Primary
Democratic Primary
Held May 5, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherrod Brown ✓ | 712,106 | 89.4% | |
| Ron Kincaid | 84,405 | 10.6% |
Republican Primary
Held May 5, 2026.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jon Husted ✓ | 736,413 | 100.0% |
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Jon Husted Nominee Incumbent
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General Election Polling Average
Average is the unweighted mean of the last three scientific public polls. Fewer than three uses the polls that exist. The rating uses that average when the newest poll ended in the last 30 days. The table lists the polls in that average, plus the most recent 30 days or the newest 3 polls, whichever is more — subscribe for the full history. How accurate is each pollster? →
| Pollster | Date | Sample | MoE | Dem | Rep |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| co/efficient (R) partisan·R | 2026-10-06 | 925 LV | ±3.50 | Sherrod Brown 45.00% | Jon Husted 46.00% |
| SSRS | 2026-10-05 | 760 LV | ±4.50 | Sherrod Brown 49.00% | Jon Husted 43.00% |
| New York Times/Siena University 2024 err 3.1 | 2026-10-01 | 616 LV | ±4.50 | Sherrod Brown 49.00% | Jon Husted 46.00% |
| YouGov | 2026-09-30 | 3780 LV | ±2.50 | Sherrod Brown 49.00% | Jon Husted 45.00% |
| InsiderAdvantage (R) 2024 err 1.9 | 2026-09-29 | 1200 LV | ±2.80 | Sherrod Brown 44.00% | Jon Husted 43.00% |
| Suffolk University | 2026-09-27 | 500 LV | ±4.40 | Sherrod Brown 47.00% | Jon Husted 44.00% |
| Big Data Poll (R) R-sponsored | 2026-09-27 | 680 LV | ±4.00 | Sherrod Brown 46.00% | Jon Husted 43.00% |
| Marist University | 2026-09-27 | 1298 RV | ±3.80 | Sherrod Brown 51.00% | Jon Husted 43.00% |
| Rasmussen Reports (R) 2024 err 2.1 | 2026-09-23 | 1115 LV | ±3.00 | Sherrod Brown 46.00% | Jon Husted 43.00% |
| Quantus Insights (R) partisan·R | 2026-09-23 | 695 LV | ±4.20 | Sherrod Brown 47.00% | Jon Husted 47.00% |
Questions About This Race
Who is winning the 2026 Ohio Senate race?
Sherrod Brown leads Jon Husted 47.7% to 45% in the PollingSource polling average — a D+2.7 margin based on 3 polls, the last three or fewer.
Is the 2026 Ohio Senate race competitive?
Yes — the PollingSource polling average rates this race a Toss-up, the most competitive category.
What does the latest poll of the 2026 Ohio Senate race say?
The most recent public poll, from co/efficient (R) (completed October 6, 2026), found Sherrod Brown (D) at 45% and Jon Husted (R) at 46%.
When is the 2026 Ohio Senate race decided?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. This is a special election.
How is the PollingSource average calculated?
The PollingSource average is the unweighted mean of the last three scientific public polls, or fewer when fewer exist. One poll sets the rating when it ended in the last 30 days. We do not exclude pollsters. The table lists recent polls, including ones older than those three. Full details: pollingsource.com/methodology.
Race Notes
Vance vacated for VP; Husted appointed
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Top Spenders
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- WINSENATE Dem-aligned $42,180,284
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- AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY ACTION, INC. (AFP ACTION) DBA CVA ACTION AND DBA LIBRE ACTION GOP-aligned $15,512,061
- DUTY AND COUNTRY Dem-aligned $13,883,476
- DEFEND THE VOTE Dem-aligned $7,047,241
- DIGITAL FREEDOM FUND GOP-aligned $5,940,397
- OHIO FLYER PAC GOP-aligned $5,574,058
- LCV VICTORY FUND Dem-aligned $4,689,402
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