Sherrod Brown

On Cincinnati Edition's weekly news review, local journalists join us to talk about the big stories from recent days.

Former Democratic senator Sherrod Brown, swept out of office last fall, is reportedly going to try to return to the Senate next year by taking on appointed Republican Jon Husted.

Republican Jon Husted must run in 2026 for the remainder of the senate term he was appointed to in January, It will have national implications.

Sherrod Brown, who served three terms in the U.S. Senate as a Democrat, said the non-partisan, non-profit will focus on helping workers by creating an economy that works for them.

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.