COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Democrat Sherrod Brown officially launched his campaign Monday to return to the U.S. Senate next year, brushing aside his bitter loss to Republican Bernie Moreno last fall and expressing confidence his pro-working class message can continue to resonate with the state's voters.

Democrat Sherrod Brown formally announced Monday that he’s seeking a return to the U.S. Senate in 2026 against Republican incumbent Jon Husted. Jeremy Pelzer has more about why Brown said he decided to run for Senate after losing to Republican Bernie Moreno last year,