Ohio Senate Race 2026: Sherrod Brown vs Jon Husted — Tariffs, Corruption & the Fight for Ohio's Future | Purple Political Breakdown

Welcome back to Purple Political Breakdown, hosted by Radell Lewis your source for political solutions without political bias. In this episode, we dive deep into the 2026 Ohio Senate race between challenger Sherrod Brown and incumbent Jon Husted. This Ohio special election could reshape the balance of power in the U.S. Senate, and every Ohio voter needs to understand what's at stake.

Radell breaks down where Brown and Husted stand on the issues that matter most to Ohioans: tariffs and their devastating impact on Ohio farmers and manufacturers, the economy, jobs, and taxes, healthcare and Medicaid work requirements, abortion and reproductive rights following Ohio's constitutional amendment, gun policy, immigration and the Springfield Haitian community's fight for Temporary Protected Status, foreign policy, voting rights, and campaign finance reform.

This episode also covers the FirstEnergy corruption trial happening right now in Akron the largest corruption scandal in Ohio state history and Husted's connections to the key players involved. Plus, critical Ohio statehouse news including proposed sanctuary city crackdowns, ICE enforcement pushback from cities like Akron and Columbus, the Baby Olivia bill, mifepristone legislation, the intra-Republican power struggle over the state treasurer race, and questions about Ohio's manufacturing future amid tariffs and the incomplete Intel CHIPS Act facility.

With the latest polling showing Husted leading Brown by just one point, this race is anyone's game. Radell gives you the facts, the context, and his honest take so you can make an informed decision at the ballot box.

Whether you're a union worker weighing your endorsement, an independent voter looking for real analysis, or just an Ohioan who wants to understand how state and local politics shape your daily life this episode is for you. Share it with your friends, family, and coworkers. Your vote matters.

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