Sherrod Brown Launches Ohio Senate Bid After Historic Loss, Raising Stakes for Pro-Life Advocates

Former U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown is running again for Ohio’s Senate seat following his high-profile defeat to Senator Bernie Moreno in the most expensive Senate race in U.S. history. Brown’s return to the political arena sets the stage for another heated contest in the Buckeye State. This time seventy-two year-old Brown will be running against Senator Jon Husted, appointed by Governor DeWine to fill JD Vance’s vacated Senate seat.

Senator Moreno’s victory last cycle was welcomed by pro-life organizations, including Cincinnati Right to Life, as he has demonstrated a willingness to engage with and respond to advocacy efforts behind the scenes. For many in the pro-life movement, Moreno’s election represents a critical opportunity to advance policies that protect unborn children. Both Senator Moreno and Jon Husted voted to Defund Planned Parenthood in the One Big Beautiful Bill. 

Brown’s record on life issues stands in stark contrast to Senator Moreno and Senator Husted. He holds an F rating from Susan B. Anthony List and a consistent 0% rating from National Right to Life, reflecting his consistent opposition to pro-life legislation. Brown has notably voted against measures to outlaw partial-birth abortion and the Fetal Pain Capable Act, positions that continue to draw sharp criticism from life advocates annd are considered diabolical.

As the 2026 election approaches, the battle for Ohio’s Senate seat is shaping up to be a pivotal moment for pro-life citizens and organizations seeking to influence federal policy. With Brown’s candidacy announced, the conversation around life issues is likely to intensify, putting a spotlight on the choices Ohio voters will face.