Sherrod Brown

In an interview with the Ohio Statehouse News Bureau, Brown said he was proud of several accomplishments, but there are things he wishes he would have been able to get done.

Democrat Sherrod Brown, famous for getting cross-over votes from Republicans, couldn't overcome Donald Trump's massive lead in Ohio.

Heading into Election Day, Ohio's race for U.S. Senate was one of the tightest and costliest in the country.

The winner could help determine the balance of the Senate.

The seat held by Ohio's Democratic U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown is closely watched because it could change the balance of that body.

Only 1 of 31 Democratic candidates has won a statewide race in the past 10 years. Sherrod Brown is the one.

And how can they get away with it?

The contest is between a long-time elected official and a businessman who’s never held elected office.

Both say they want to, but no date has been set.

Voters in Democratic U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown's hometown of Mansfield show the unique challenges – and advantages – he faces in the race.