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Democrat Sherrod Brown wins Ohio Senate race November 3, 202611:10 PM ET

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Karen Kasler

Former Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) speaks during a campaign rally with former President Barack Obama at the Cleveland Public Auditorium on Oct. 24, 2026. Jeff Swensen/Getty Images hide caption

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Democratic former U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown has won back a seat on Capitol Hill, defeating incumbent Republican Sen. Jon Husted after a close and expensive battle, according to a race call by the Associated Press.