Democrat Sherrod Brown, the gravelly-voiced Democrat known for his rumpled suits and working-class values, is seeking a return to the Senate after losing his reelection bid last year.

Former Sen. Sherrod Brown of Ohio announced Monday he is launching a comeback bid, giving Democrats a boost in their longshot campaign to win back control of the Senate.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Democrat Sherrod Brown has announced he’s attempting a return to the U.S. Senate in 2026, running to hold Republican U.S. Sen. Jon Husted’s seat – at least, for the next two years.