Axios this week reported that Ohio’s former U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown has held another meeting in Columbus with Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, allegedly recruiting the veteran Democrat standard bearer to challenge Republican U.S. Senator Jon Husted in the 2026 General Election.

Brown has also been considering running for Ohio Governor in 2026, potentially challenging Republican entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy. Be sure to register (opening soon!) for the September 30 OMA Government Affairs Committee to get the latest scoop on election matches. 7/27/2025