Ohio
In Ohio, Democrats must hold on to two competitive House seats. While the state has trended to the right over the last few cycles, with former Senator Sherrod Brown challenging incumbent Jon Husted, we have a prime pickup opportunity in the Senate.
General Election: November 3, 2026
Early Voting: October 6 - November 1, 2026
Contact our Ohio Action Team Leader: OHTeam@crimsongoesblue.org
Races We’re Targeting in Ohio
U.S. Senate
Our Candidate: Sherrod Brown (D)
Incumbent: Jon Husted (R)
Forecaster Rating: Lean Republican
2022 Results
JD Vance (R) 53.03%
Tim Ryan (D) 46.92%
Margin of Victory: 252,625 votes
Governor
Our Candidate: TBD
Opponent: TBD
Forecaster Rating: Likely Republican
2022 Results
Mike DeWine (R) 62.41%
Nan Whaley (D) 3738%
Margin of Victory: 1,034,935 votes
District: OH-01
Incumbent: Greg Landsman (D)
Opponent: TBD
Key Communities: Cincinnati, Warren County, Clinton County
Forecaster Rating: Toss-Up
2024 Results (old map)
Greg Landsman (D) 54.6%
Orlando Sonza (R) 45.4%
Margin of Victory: 35,923 votes
District: OH-09
Incumbent: Marcy Kaptur (D)
Opponent: TBD
Key Communities: Toledo and NW OH
Forecaster Rating: Toss-Up
2024 Results (old map)
Marcy Kaptur (D) 48.3%
Derek Merrin (R) 47.6%
Margin of Victory: 2,382 votes
District: OH-13
Incumbent: Emilia Sykes (D)
Opponent: TBD
Key Communities: Akron, Canton
Forecaster Rating: Lean Democrat
2024 Results (old map)
Emilia Sykes (D) 51.1%
Kevin Coughlin (R) 48.9%
Margin of Victory: 8,542 votes