Ohio voters on Tuesday in a U.S. Senate special election between Democratic former U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown and Republican Sen. Jon Husted, who was appointed to the seat in 2025 following J.D. Vance’s resignation. The winner will serve the remainder of the term, which ends in January 2029.
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7:30: Polls close for Ohio voters
Polls closed in Ohio at 7:30 p.m. ET, as voters will decide whether to send Brown back to the Senate or re-elect the incumbent Husted. There is no current timetable on when results will be announced.
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2026 U.S. Midterm Elections FAQ
How many seats are in the U.S. Senate?
There are 100 seats in the U.S. Senate — two for each state. Senators serve six-year terms, but the full chamber is not elected at once. Instead, roughly one-third of Senate seats are up for election every two years.
In 2026, voters will decide 35 Senate races:
- 33 regularly scheduled elections
- Two special elections, in Ohio and Florida
- 22 Republican-held seats being defended
- 13 Democratic-held seats being defended
Who is the current Senate Majority Leader?
Sen. John Thune (R-SD) became the Senate Majority Leader when the 119th Congress began in 2025 and succeed Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY).