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Ohio, a U.S. state, saw significant political shifts in the 2026 elections. On November 4, 2026, Democrat Sherrod Brown won the U.S. Senate seat, and Amy Acton was elected governor, becoming Ohio’s first female governor.

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What to know

  • Sherrod Brown secured 2,301,042 votes, defeating Jon Husted who received 2,077,748 votes. Nov 4
  • The margin of victory was 223,294 votes, giving Brown the Senate seat for the final two years of the term. Nov 4
  • Acton won the Ohio governor race against Vivek Ramaswamy. Nov 4
  • The victory reflects a narrowing party divide in Ohio. Nov 4
  • Amy Acton, former public health director, won the Ohio governorship in a race seen as unwinnable for Democrats. Nov 3

Timeline

  1. Nov 4, 2026
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  3. Nov 3, 2026
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  7. Oct 17, 2026
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  10. Jun 9, 2025