Ohio To Flip Blue?
The political battle for Ohio is intensifying. The Cook Political Report just shifted its rating of the Ohio Senate race from “Likely Republican” to “Lean Republican” after longtime Democrat Sherrod Brown announced his political comeback.
Brown Launches Comeback Against Trump-Aligned GOP
On Monday, Brown officially jumped back into the race, setting up a showdown with Republican Senator John Husted, who was appointed by Governor Mike DeWine after Vice President J.D. Vance vacated the seat to join President Donald Trump’s administration.
Brown previously served three terms in the Senate but was voted out last November after losing by 3.5 points to Republican Bernie Moreno. That loss ended his status as the last remaining statewide Democrat in Ohio — a state that has been steadily moving toward Republican leadership.
Analysts Admit Brown Faces Long Odds
Political watchers agree Brown’s entry adds competition, but Republicans still hold the edge. Jessica Taylor of the Cook Political Report admitted:
“Brown’s entrance certainly puts Ohio’s Senate special election on the competitive map, but Husted still starts as the favorite in a state that’s been moving right.”
In other words, Democrats may try to spin this race, but the GOP advantage remains clear.
Democrats Push “Working Class” Narrative
Following Brown’s announcement, Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Chair Kirsten Gillibrand praised his record on Social Security, the opioid epidemic, and so-called working-class issues. She claimed:
“In the Senate, Sherrod will stand up to the chaos, recklessness, and rising prices hurting working families.”
But many Ohio voters remember Brown’s liberal record — one that consistently aligned with Washington Democrats instead of Ohio values.
GOP Slams Brown as a Radical Liberal
The National Republican Senatorial Committee quickly responded, ripping Brown as a “sellout” and “radical.” Their statement pulled no punches:
“Rather than standing up for Ohio, Sherrod Brown spent his time siding with the far left. He pushed higher taxes, betrayed union workers, supported open borders, and even backed dangerous gender surgeries for children. Ohio deserves better.”
Bottom Line: Ohio Keeps Trending Red
With Trump’s leadership and Vance’s presence in the White House, Republicans are entering this race from a position of strength. Brown may want a second chance, but many Ohio voters have not forgotten his record of tax hikes, open borders, and radical policies.
For conservatives, the Ohio Senate race is shaping up as another test of whether Democrats can still win in a state that has turned solidly Republican.
