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
Incumbent: 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-09

Our Candidate: Marcy Kaptur (D)
Opponent: TBD
Key Communities: Toledo and NW OH
Forecaster Rating: Toss-Up

2024 Results
Marcy Kaptur (D) 48.3%
Derek Merrin (R) 47.6%
Margin of Victory: 2,382 votes

District: OH-13

Our Candidate: Emilia Sykes (D)
Opponent: TBD
Key Communities: Akron, Canton
Forecaster Rating: Toss-Up

2022 Results
Emilia Sykes (D) 51.1%
Kevin Coughlin (R) 48.9%
Margin of Victory: 8,542 votes

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