Democratic leaders are lauding Ohio's Sherrod Brown now that he's launched his 2026 campaign to return to the U.S. Senate.

"I didn't plan to run for office again," Brown said in a video posted to social media. "But when I see what's going on, I know I can do something about it for Ohio." Brown further

Democrat Sherrod Brown of Ohio said on Monday he would try to return to the U.S. Senate seat in next year's midterm elections, a development that could bolster his party's chances of winning back control of the chamber.