2026 Elections · Ohio

Ohio Senate Candidates 2026

See every declared 2026 U.S. Senate candidate in Ohio, with FEC campaign finance, where they stand on the issues, and a side-by-side comparison.

Source:FECUpdated Oct 19, 2026Report a correction

Who is running for U.S. Senate in Ohio in 2026?

Jon Husted (Republican), Sherrod Brown (Democratic), Gregory Levy (Independent), Stephen Faris (Write-in independent) and William Redpath (Libertarian).

  • Jon HustedRepublicanIncumbent✓ Verified
    $19.2M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
    See Jon Husted's sponsored bills →
  • Sherrod BrownDemocratic✓ Verified
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
  • Gregory LevyIndependent✓ Verified
    $125K raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
  • Stephen FarisWrite-in independent✓ Verified
    $3K raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
  • William RedpathLibertarian✓ Verified
    $55K raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced

Where they stand

Sources under every entry. Sentences are AI-written from the linked source.

Where they differ: Jon Husted votes yea on disapproving financial regulations and on the HALT Fentanyl Act; he also votes yea on several land management rules and multiple budget resolutions 181317. Gregory Levy supports seizing the 100 biggest corporations for worker control and establishing a universal, single-payer healthcare system free at point of use 26. William Redpath supports unilateral free trade by repealing all tariffs and calls for a flat 20% tax with family allowances plus reduced federal spending 41516. Sherrod Brown proposes letting people over 50 and certain workers buy into Medicare early and criticizes Republican tax cuts for billionaires 512. Stephen Faris supports the immediate and total abolition of abortion 11.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 18, 2026.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueJon HustedRepublicanSherrod BrownDemocraticGregory LevyIndependentStephen FarisWrite-in independentWilliam RedpathLibertarian
Economy & Jobs

Husted votes yea on disapproving financial regulations related to bank mergers, overdraft lending, and digital payment applications.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Levy supports a radical reconstruction of the economy by seizing the 100 biggest corporations and transforming them into public property democratically controlled by workers.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Levy says billionaires and corporate-backed politicians have left working Ohioans behind as the cost of living rises.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Redpath supports unilateral free trade by repealing all tariffs to promote consumer benefits and greater prosperity.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Economy & Jobs: Jon Husted votes yea on disapproving financial regulations related to bank mergers, overdraft lending, and digital payment applications 1. Gregory Levy supports a radical reconstruction of the economy by seizing the 100 biggest corporations and transforming them into public property democratically controlled by workers 2. Levy also says billionaires and corporate-backed politicians have left working Ohioans behind as the cost of living rises 3. William Redpath supports unilateral free trade by repealing all tariffs to promote consumer benefits and greater prosperity 4.
Healthcare

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Brown proposes letting people over 50 and certain workers such as law enforcement and firefighters buy into Medicare early.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Levy supports establishing a universal, single-payer healthcare system free at the point of use.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Levy's platform includes protecting rural hospitals, part of what he calls building a 'socialist future' that prioritizes people over profit.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Where they differ on Healthcare: Sherrod Brown proposes allowing people over 50 and certain workers like law enforcement and firefighters to buy into Medicare early 1. Gregory Levy supports establishing a universal, single-payer healthcare system free at the point of use and aims to protect rural hospitals as part of building a 'socialist future' prioritizing people over profit 23.
Immigration

No public position found. Check their site ↗

No public position found. Check their site ↗

No public position found. Check their site ↗

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Redpath supports nearly open immigration except for criminals, terrorists, seriously ill, or those who would harm others’ rights.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Public Safety & Crime

Husted votes yea on the HALT Fentanyl Act to address fentanyl-related issues.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Levy supports ending police militarization, placing departments under community control, and fully prosecuting police violence to end impunity.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Where they differ on Public Safety & Crime: Jon Husted voted yea on the HALT Fentanyl Act to address fentanyl-related issues 1. Gregory Levy supports ending police militarization, placing departments under community control, and fully prosecuting police violence to end impunity 2.
Abortion

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Brown maintained a reliably pro-abortion-rights voting record throughout his Senate career, according to political reporting.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Faris supports the immediate and total abolition of abortion.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 16, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Where they differ on Abortion: Sherrod Brown has maintained a reliably pro-abortion-rights voting record throughout his Senate career 1. Stephen Faris supports the immediate and total abolition of abortion 2.
Taxes & Government Spending

Husted votes yea on multiple appropriations and budget resolutions, but nay on one continuing appropriations act.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Brown criticizes Republican tax cuts for billionaires, saying voters never supported them.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Levy supports repealing Trump’s tax cuts for the rich and using public ownership to fund social programs.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Redpath supports scrapping the current tax code and adopting a flat 20% tax with family allowances and simplified corporate taxes based on the Tax Foundation’s plan.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Redpath calls for reducing federal government spending to avoid a looming debt crisis.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Taxes & Government Spending: Sherrod Brown criticizes Republican tax cuts for billionaires, stating that voters never supported them 1. Jon Husted voted yea on multiple appropriations and budget resolutions but voted nay on one continuing appropriations act 2. Gregory Levy supports repealing Trump’s tax cuts for the rich and advocates for using public ownership to fund social programs 3. William Redpath supports scrapping the current tax code and adopting a flat 20% tax with family allowances and simplified corporate taxes based on the Tax Foundation’s plan 4. Redpath also calls for reducing federal government spending to avoid a looming debt crisis 5.
Energy & Environment

Husted votes yea on several joint resolutions disapproving Bureau of Land Management rules affecting federal land use and resource management.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Levy supports rebuilding communities through a socialist industrial policy focused on renewable energy systems and materials to slash emissions.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Where they differ on Energy & Environment: Jon Husted votes yea on several joint resolutions disapproving Bureau of Land Management rules affecting federal land use and resource management 1. Gregory Levy supports rebuilding communities through a socialist industrial policy focused on renewable energy systems and materials to slash emissions 2.
Foreign Policy & Defense

Husted votes nay on resolutions directing removal of U.S. forces from Iran and on terminating national emergencies imposing tariffs; votes yea on SEED Act.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

No public position found. Check their site ↗

No public position found. Check their site ↗

No public position found. Check their site ↗

Redpath opposes U.S. war with Iran and calls for ending the special relationship with Israel, advocating benign neglect in the Middle East.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 18, 2026AI-written

Redpath supports a non-interventionist foreign policy, using military force only when the U.S. homeland or territories are threatened.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Where they differ on Foreign Policy & Defense: Jon Husted voted against resolutions directing the removal of U.S. forces from Iran and against terminating national emergencies imposing tariffs, while voting in favor of the SEED Act 1. William Redpath opposes U.S. war with Iran and calls for ending the special relationship with Israel, advocating benign neglect in the Middle East 2. He supports a non-interventionist foreign policy, using military force only when the U.S. homeland or territories are threatened 3.

Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.

How do the candidates differ on Economy & Jobs?

Jon Husted votes yea on disapproving financial regulations related to bank mergers, overdraft lending, and digital payment applications. Gregory Levy supports a radical reconstruction of the economy by seizing the 100 biggest corporations and transforming them into public property democratically controlled by workers. Levy also says billionaires and corporate-backed politicians have left working Ohioans behind as the cost of living rises. William Redpath supports unilateral free trade by repealing all tariffs to promote consumer benefits and greater prosperity.

How do the candidates differ on Healthcare?

Sherrod Brown proposes allowing people over 50 and certain workers like law enforcement and firefighters to buy into Medicare early. Gregory Levy supports establishing a universal, single-payer healthcare system free at the point of use and aims to protect rural hospitals as part of building a 'socialist future' prioritizing people over profit.

How do the candidates differ on Public Safety & Crime?

Jon Husted voted yea on the HALT Fentanyl Act to address fentanyl-related issues. Gregory Levy supports ending police militarization, placing departments under community control, and fully prosecuting police violence to end impunity.

How do the candidates differ on Abortion?

Sherrod Brown has maintained a reliably pro-abortion-rights voting record throughout his Senate career. Stephen Faris supports the immediate and total abolition of abortion.

How do the candidates differ on Taxes & Government Spending?

Sherrod Brown criticizes Republican tax cuts for billionaires, stating that voters never supported them. Jon Husted voted yea on multiple appropriations and budget resolutions but voted nay on one continuing appropriations act. Gregory Levy supports repealing Trump’s tax cuts for the rich and advocates for using public ownership to fund social programs. William Redpath supports scrapping the current tax code and adopting a flat 20% tax with family allowances and simplified corporate taxes based on the Tax Foundation’s plan. Redpath also calls for reducing federal government spending to avoid a looming debt crisis.

How do the candidates differ on Energy & Environment?

Jon Husted votes yea on several joint resolutions disapproving Bureau of Land Management rules affecting federal land use and resource management. Gregory Levy supports rebuilding communities through a socialist industrial policy focused on renewable energy systems and materials to slash emissions.

How do the candidates differ on Foreign Policy & Defense?

Jon Husted voted against resolutions directing the removal of U.S. forces from Iran and against terminating national emergencies imposing tariffs, while voting in favor of the SEED Act. William Redpath opposes U.S. war with Iran and calls for ending the special relationship with Israel, advocating benign neglect in the Middle East. He supports a non-interventionist foreign policy, using military force only when the U.S. homeland or territories are threatened.