Democratic super PAC reserves $40 million in Ohio Senate race ads
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Updated · The Wall Street Journal · May 10
Democratic super PAC reserves $40 million in Ohio Senate race ads
8 articles · Updated · The Wall Street Journal · May 10
The booking backs former Democratic senator Sherrod Brown against Republican Senator Jon Husted, after a pro-Republican group tied to John Thune put $79 million into Ohio last month.
Democrats are pushing into Republican-leaning states as economic strain, high gas prices and the Iran war weigh on President Donald Trump and complicate GOP turnout efforts.
Ohio is now rated tilt Republican by Inside Elections, part of a wider Senate map shift that has also put Alaska, Iowa and Texas more firmly into contention.
Beyond polls and ads, what underlying voter trends will truly decide the outcome of Ohio's pivotal Senate race?
With record spending in Ohio's Senate race, how will this translate into tangible benefits for local communities?
The $120 Million Ohio Senate Race: High-Stakes Spending and the Battle for Senate Control in 2026
Overview
Ohio is at the center of a high-stakes U.S. Senate race, where the outcome could decide control of the entire Senate. The contest between Republican Jon Husted and Democrat Sherrod Brown is one of only three toss-up races nationwide, according to the Cook Political Report. Recent polling shows the candidates are essentially tied, making the race extremely competitive. As a result, Ohio voters can expect an unprecedented wave of political advertising and financial investment in the coming months, highlighting the race’s importance and the intense battle for Senate control.