Annie Comes Home: One step closer

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

One step closer

Hi,

Last night, it became official: I’m the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Ohio.

I’m grateful. Truly.

Will you help me mark this moment by chipping in $5 to help us start the general election push strong and keep building our grassroots momentum?

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I came off the sidelines for one reason: Ohio families.

Life is too expensive. Paychecks are too low. Costs are too high – utilities, health care, groceries, everything.

Ohioans see more money going out the door, and not enough money coming in.

And it’s because the system is rigged. Too many Ohioans are getting the short end of the stick while people in power are doing favors for billionaires and corporate special interests. You are working harder than ever, but you can’t get ahead.

But instead of working to bring down costs and taking on corporate interests, politicians in Washington are making things worse. Politicians like Jon Husted.

Ohio deserves better and Ohioans are showing up and insisting on change. Last night was an important step in that fight because it brought us one step closer to flipping this seat and retaking Senate control.

But we also know this battleground race is about to get harder.

A new poll shows me down by 3 points. National Republicans are pouring $81 million into Ohio to defeat us – more than they’re spending in any other battleground state. And Jon Husted’s super PAC just launched a seven-figure ad buy attacking me.

They know Ohio is in play. They know we can win. And they know that if we do, we can flip the Senate.

The Cook Political Report now calls this race a “Toss Up.” That matters. So does the grassroots energy we’ve built together.

That’s why we set an ambitious goal: to raise $1 million by the end of the week so we can make critical investments across the state and reach voters in every corner of Ohio. So if you’re able, will you chip in $5 today to help us start the general election strong and flip this seat?

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We’ve got a lot of work ahead of us, but I’m ready. Because when you love this country, you fight for the people who make it work.

Sherrod

When you love your country, you fight for the people who make it work.

Personal message from Sherrod: I didn't plan on running for office again.

But when I saw how these guys in Washington are only looking out for their billionaire friends and special interests, I knew I had to get back in the fight.

This grassroots movement is about fighting back against a rigged system that benefits the wealthy and well-connected, while working people pay the price.

And we’ve got momentum: Experts increased our odds of winning and officially named Ohio as a key Senate race to watch, and two new polls show we have a slight lead over our opponent.

But I need your help: Corporate special interests have already spent millions attacking me with misleading ads. The only way we can fight back and win in Ohio is with grassroots contributions from supporters like you.

If you're with me, please chip in any amount today. If you'd like to become one of my TOP supporters and receive exclusive updates from our campaign team, text "OHIO" to 64054.

Thank you for standing with me.