The 2026 race for Ohio’s U.S. Senate seat is already making financial waves. Sherrod Brown’s early fundraising success, measured in the millions within just 24 hours, suggests this race could surpass past spending records.

An Ohio state representative has announced a bid for the state Senate seat soon to be vacated by Senate President Rob McColley, joining the race alongside a former colleague. The upcoming election sets the stage for a significant political shift in the state’s legislature.