Annie Comes Home: An explanation

Sunday, October 11, 2026

An explanation

Hey, folks – it’s Sherrod Brown.

Right now, I’m tied with Husted in the polls, and the GOP’s attacks are ramping up by the day. That’s because our race here in Ohio will decide Senate control.

I’m running a grassroots campaign, so with experts predicting that this will be the most expensive U.S. Senate race in history, I can’t win without you. If you’re able to chip in $5 or just a few bucks today to power our fight, I’d really appreciate it.

Here’s the link to donate: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/sherrod-email-q4-2026

My decision to run for the Senate wasn’t made lightly.

I love Ohio. I’m biased, of course, but I think we have the greatest, most hardworking people in the world. Throughout my time in public service, I’ve fought to improve the lives of everyday Ohioans and ensure that working folks get their fair share.

I also love this country – and when you love your country, you fight for the people who make it work.

That’s why it’s so upsetting to see how politicians in Washington have turned their backs on working people. Politicians like Jon Husted, my opponent in this race.

Husted says he’s fighting for Ohioans, but instead, he’s catered to his billionaire donors and corporate interest allies from the moment he stepped foot in the U.S. Senate. He’s ripped away health care from working people to fund the largest tax break for billionaires in American history, and he’s failed to take a stand against the Trump administration when Ohioans are being harmed.

I never planned to run for office again after 2024, but seeing all of this chaos, corruption, and self-dealing coming out of Washington, I knew I had to get back in the fight.

And I’m so glad I did.

Ever since launching this campaign, hundreds of thousands of folks like you have joined our grassroots movement for change, and we’re making incredible progress to win this race.

But we’re in for a tough final few weeks: Republicans are spending $270 million to defeat me and save their Senate majority, and this surge of money is causing a dip in our momentum.

We can fight back, but just as in elections past, I can’t do it alone.

So please – will you chip in what you can to help me flip this seat, retake the Senate, and bring our fight for working people to Washington?

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Every dollar makes a difference, and I’d be honored to have your support today.

Thanks for being on this team.

Sherrod

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

Hey there! It's Sherrod Brown.

There's nobody fighting for Ohioans in the U.S. Senate right now, and I won't sit on the sidelines while working people get screwed over by large corporations and wealthy political donors.

If you work hard, you should be able to afford a decent life. But the reality is, life is too expensive. Costs are going up. Wages are staying stagnant. Working people are working harder than ever before, and they're not getting their share of the profit.

This campaign is all about changing that – and election analysts say we have a strong shot at winning in November.

But I'll need your help to pull it off: My opponent is a Washington insider being propped up by the Republican establishment, and he's got virtually unlimited resources.

That's not how our campaign works. We're a grassroots movement, and that means we rely on ordinary people chipping in a couple bucks. If you're able, please make a donation of any amount today. It could be what helps us flip Ohio and the Senate.

If you'd like to receive exclusive updates from my team, you can text "OHIO" to 64054.

Thank you.