Ohio Senate Special Election 2026: Live Results
The Ohio Senate Special Election 2026 is on November 3, 2026. Sherrod Brown (Democrat) faces Republican Jon Husted (incumbent). The seat is currently held by Republicans. VoteTide rates the race Lean D. Prediction markets give Sherrod Brown a 71% chance of winning. The average of the last 5 polls has Sherrod Brown ahead by 2.4 points. The last polls in Ohio close at 7:30 p.m. Eastern.
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Updated Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:27:09 GMT
Results
No votes have been reported yet. Polls close at 7:30 p.m. Eastern.
Candidates
- Sherrod Brown (Democrat)
- Jon Husted (Republican, incumbent)
Odds
- Kalshi: Democrat 71%, Republican 29%
- Polymarket: Democrat 72%, Republican 28%
Rating: Lean D
Latest polls
| Pollster | Dates | Brown | Husted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emerson College | October 31 – November 1, 2026 | 46% | 48% |
| Trafalgar Group (R) | October 31 – November 1, 2026 | 47% | 45% |
| Research Co. | October 30 – November 1, 2026 | 45% | 44% |
| AtlasIntel | October 28 – November 1, 2026 | 51% | 44% |
| Survey 160 | October 27 – November 1, 2026 | 50% | 46% |
| New York Times/Siena University | October 26 – November 1, 2026 | 49% | 44% |
| Rasmussen Reports (R) | October 27–31, 2026 | 46% | 46% |
| ActiVote | October 18–31, 2026 | 50% | 50% |
| InsiderAdvantage (R) | October 29–30, 2026 | 49% | 47% |
| YouGov | October 26–29, 2026 | 50% | 48% |
What's at stake
For the country
- This seat is held by Republicans. A Democratic win would be a flip, one of the 4 net gains Democrats need to reach 51 seats and take control.
- A Republican hold keeps it in the column that protects the current 53-seat majority.
- Senate control decides which judges and cabinet nominees are confirmed and whether the President's bills can pass.
For Ohio
- Senators vote on every federal law, confirm Supreme Court justices, federal judges and cabinet members, and ratify treaties. Terms last six years.
- Jon Husted is the incumbent. Incumbents bring seniority, name recognition and committee roles; challengers argue for a fresh start.
Sherrod Brown
- Supporters say a Democratic senator would push to lower health-care costs and protect the Affordable Care Act.
- They argue for restoring federal abortion protections and expanding voting access.
- They favour raising taxes on the highest earners and corporations to fund programs.
Jon Husted
- Supporters say a Republican senator would keep taxes low and protect recent tax cuts.
- They argue for tighter border security and stricter immigration enforcement.
- They favour expanding domestic energy production and cutting federal regulation.
Arguments are summarised at party level from each side's stated priorities, not quotes from the candidates.
Frequently asked questions
Who is running in the Ohio Senate Special Election 2026?
Sherrod Brown (D), Jon Husted (R, incumbent).
Who is favored to win the Ohio senate race?
Prediction markets give Sherrod Brown a 71% chance. VoteTide's rating is Lean D.
When do polls close in Ohio?
On November 3, 2026, the last polls in Ohio close at 7:30 p.m. Eastern. The first results usually appear within an hour.
Where do these Ohio results come from?
Vote counts come from official election sources as they are published (and from the AP when configured). Odds come from Kalshi and Polymarket, and polls from public polling tables. The page refreshes every minute.
Ohio at a glance
- 2024 presidential result: Trump +11.2
- Electoral votes: 17
- U.S. House seats: 15