Former Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown announced a bid to once again represent Ohio in the Senate on Monday, nearly a year after his reelection effort in 2024 fell short.

It was widely believed that Brown would be running for governor of Ohio, but was lobbied by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., to instead take on Husted as Democrats will battle to take back control of the Senate in next year's midterm elections.

Sherrod Brown announces 2026 Senate bid in Ohio, targeting Republican Jon Husted's seat as Democrats work to regain chamber majority control

Gov. Mike DeWine has ordered 150 military police members of the Ohio Army National Guard to deploy to Washington, DC.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is sending 150 Guard members to Washington, D.C., at the request of the secretary of the Army.