2026 race · follow the money
Ohio U.S. Senate
9 filings report $77M raised, and outside groups reported $11M in independent spending for or against them. Compare where each campaign's money came from and who spent to help or hurt it.
The count.
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Side by side.
Raised excludes transfers between a candidate's own committees. Shares are of that total. Filings appear in order of money raised; this includes primary candidates who are no longer running.
| Candidate | Raised | Individuals | PACs | Own money | Spent | Cash | Outside for | Outside against |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherrod BrownDemocrat · Filed as challenger | $59M | 98% | 2% | 0% | $64M | $4.5M | $288K | $4.2M |
| Jon HustedRepublican · Filed as incumbent | $13M | 78% | 22% | 0% | $16M | $4.2M | $5.1M | $1.1M |
| Frederick J OdeDemocrat · Filed as challenger | $5.0M | 99.9% | 0% | 0% | $5.0M | $25K | — | — |
| Gregory Lee LevyIndependent · Filed as challenger | $133K | 99.1% | 0.8% | 0% | $108K | $27K | — | — |
| William RedpathLibertarian · Filed as challenger | $55K | 53% | 3% | 33% | $47K | $8,255 | — | — |
| Ronald E Kincaid Jr.Democrat · Filed as challenger | $47K | 74% | 0% | 21% | $51K | $18K | — | — |
| Christopher VolpeDemocrat · Filed as challenger | $4,337 | 97% | 0% | 3% | $4,169 | $168 | — | — |
| Christopher VolpeDemocrat · Filed as challenger | $4,337 | 97% | 0% | 3% | $4,169 | $168 | — | — |
| Stephen I FarisIndependent · Filed as challenger | $3,269 | 0% | 0% | 100% | $3,245 | $156 | — | — |
Who spent from outside.
The largest independent spenders in this race, summed from each candidate's five largest spenders on each side.
- AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY ACTION, INC. (AFP ACTION) DBA CVA ACTION AND DBA LIBRE ACTION$3.6M for Jon Husted · $1.8M against Sherrod Brown
- OHIO FLYER PAC$1.7M against Sherrod Brown
- SLF PAC$618K for Jon Husted · $416K against Sherrod Brown
- AFSCME WORKING FAMILIES FUND$1.0M against Jon Husted
- HIGH PLAINS PAC$515K for Jon Husted
- AMERICAN POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$273K against Sherrod Brown
- WIN IT BACK PAC$250K for Jon Husted
- PROGRESSIVE TURNOUT PROJECT$144K for Sherrod Brown
- VOTEVETS$120K against Jon Husted
- CLEARPATH ACTION FUND, INC.$93K for Jon Husted
Each campaign.
- Raised
- $59M
- Spent
- $64M
- Cash on hand
- $4.5M
- Individuals 98% $58M
- PACs & other committees 2% $1.1M
- Party committees <0.1% $200
- Other receipts 0.6% $332K
Campaign totals through Oct 14, 2026. Excludes $9.2M moved between the candidate's own committees.
Outside groups: $288K supporting · $4.2M opposing ($3.2M of it designated for the general election)
Biggest spenders supporting
Biggest spenders opposing
Largest direct PAC contributions
Where the money went $22M in itemized spending
These itemized payments cover $22M of the $64M the campaign reported spending through Oct 14, 2026. The FEC has not yet itemized the rest in its bulk file, which runs to Jun 30, 2026.
- Advertising & outreach 68% $15M
- Consultants & strategy 3% $630K
- Staff & payroll 13% $2.8M
- Fundraising & processing fees 9% $2.0M
- Polling, research & data 0.7% $158K
- Travel, meals & events 0.6% $124K
- Office, technology & overhead 2% $384K
- Legal & compliance 0.8% $166K
- Other or unclassified 3% $737K
Largest payees
- GRASSROOTS MEDIA $6.5M
- MISSION WIRED $5.1M
- WAVELENGTH STRATEGY LLC $2.6M
- GUSTO $2.5M
- RWT PRODUCTION, LLC $1.5M
Paid to individuals: $171K, such as staff, contractors and reimbursements. People who were paid are not named here.
Payments dated Aug 18, 2025 to Jun 30, 2026, as itemized by the principal campaign committee in FEC reports (1,377 entries). Every payment on FEC.gov ↗
Grouped by each campaign's own description of the payment, so the groups are approximate. Payments of $200 or less to one payee need not be itemized, detail filed only as memo entries counts under other or unclassified, and spending by the candidate's other committees or by outside groups is not included. A payment is not evidence of a favor or wrongdoing.
Sitting member of Congress · Jon Husted
In the U.S. Senate (OH) since 2025 · current term ends Nov 3, 2026
- Recorded yea or nay on 15 of the 16 key Senate floor votes captured in Hugin's snapshot
- 5 committees: Appropriations, Environment and Public Works, Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, Small Business and Entrepreneurship, Special Committee on Aging · 12 subcommittees
- 507 committees reported contributions to them this cycle · 10 committees reported outside spending for or against them
Linked to this filing by its exact FEC candidate ID (S6OH00304) in the congress-legislators roster of Oct 21, 2026. Votes are one key floor vote per bill on bills named in contractor lobbying reports (Oct 29, 2026); committee seats are the roster as of Oct 24, 2026; money counts are FEC reports for 2026 as of Oct 24, 2026. These are what Hugin's snapshots captured, not complete records, and none of them is a score or evidence of motive.
- Raised
- $13M
- Spent
- $16M
- Cash on hand
- $4.2M
- Individuals 78% $9.8M
- PACs & other committees 22% $2.7M
- Party committees 0.5% $65K
- Other receipts 0.2% $23K
Campaign totals through Oct 22, 2026. Excludes $7.2M moved between the candidate's own committees.
Outside groups: $5.1M supporting · $1.1M opposing ($4.7M of it designated for the general election)
Biggest spenders supporting
Biggest spenders opposing
- AFSCME WORKING FAMILIES FUND $1.0M
- VOTEVETS $120K
- INDIVISIBLE ACTION $15K
Largest direct PAC contributions
Where the money went $4.7M in itemized spending
These itemized payments cover $4.7M of the $16M the campaign reported spending through Oct 22, 2026. The FEC has not yet itemized the rest in its bulk file, which runs to Jun 30, 2026.
- Advertising & outreach 36% $1.7M
- Consultants & strategy 25% $1.2M
- Staff & payroll 10% $457K
- Fundraising & processing fees 17% $812K
- Polling, research & data 4% $191K
- Travel, meals & events 2% $108K
- Office, technology & overhead 4% $170K
- Legal & compliance 2% $104K
- Contributions, transfers & refunds 0.2% $11K
- Other or unclassified 0.2% $8,819
Largest payees
- TARGETED VICTORY $1.2M
- SRCP MEDIA, INC. $1.1M
- SOCKO STRATEGIES, LLC $420K
- UPONE INSIGHTS, LLC $189K
- DEUTSCH DM $151K
Paid to individuals: $446K, such as staff, contractors and reimbursements. People who were paid are not named here.
Payments dated Jan 27, 2025 to Jun 30, 2026, as itemized by the principal campaign committee in FEC reports (1,004 entries). Every payment on FEC.gov ↗
Grouped by each campaign's own description of the payment, so the groups are approximate. Payments of $200 or less to one payee need not be itemized, detail filed only as memo entries counts under other or unclassified, and spending by the candidate's other committees or by outside groups is not included. A payment is not evidence of a favor or wrongdoing.
- Raised
- $5.0M
- Spent
- $5.0M
- Cash on hand
- $25K
- Individuals 99.9% $5.0M
- Other receipts <0.1% $1,939
Campaign totals through Oct 14, 2026.
No independent expenditures for or against this filing are itemized in the bulk file.
Where the money went $433K in itemized spending
These itemized payments cover $433K of the $5.0M the campaign reported spending through Oct 14, 2026. The FEC has not yet itemized the rest in its bulk file, which runs to Sep 3, 2026.
- Advertising & outreach 0.1% $300
- Consultants & strategy 7% $28K
- Staff & payroll 28% $120K
- Travel, meals & events <0.1% $200
- Office, technology & overhead 61% $266K
- Legal & compliance 4% $18K
- Other or unclassified 0.3% $1,107
Largest payees
- CYBER DOCTOR $155K
- ODE VENTURES $103K
- CAPLIN & DRYSDALE, CHTD. $18K
- WRIGHTPATH SOLUTIONS $17K
- COMPASS PAYROLL $15K
Paid to individuals: $117K, such as staff, contractors and reimbursements. People who were paid are not named here.
Payments dated Sep 2, 2025 to Sep 3, 2026, as itemized by the principal campaign committee in FEC reports (63 entries). Every payment on FEC.gov ↗
Grouped by each campaign's own description of the payment, so the groups are approximate. Payments of $200 or less to one payee need not be itemized, detail filed only as memo entries counts under other or unclassified, and spending by the candidate's other committees or by outside groups is not included. A payment is not evidence of a favor or wrongdoing.
- Raised
- $133K
- Spent
- $108K
- Cash on hand
- $27K
- Individuals 99.1% $132K
- PACs & other committees 0.8% $1,000
- Other receipts <0.1% $66
Campaign totals through Oct 14, 2026.
No independent expenditures for or against this filing are itemized in the bulk file.
Where the money went $53K in itemized spending
These itemized payments cover $53K of the $108K the campaign reported spending through Oct 14, 2026. The FEC has not yet itemized the rest in its bulk file, which runs to Jun 30, 2026.
- Advertising & outreach 48% $25K
- Consultants & strategy 13% $7,040
- Travel, meals & events 14% $7,434
- Office, technology & overhead 21% $11K
- Legal & compliance 3% $1,805
Largest payees
- CANOPY PRESS $13K
- SOLIDARITY TECH $6,485
- FEDEX $6,206
- QOMON INC. $2,690
- AMAZON PRIME $2,134
Paid to individuals: $8,210, such as staff, contractors and reimbursements. People who were paid are not named here.
Payments dated Oct 9, 2025 to Jun 30, 2026, as itemized by the principal campaign committee in FEC reports (132 entries). Every payment on FEC.gov ↗
Grouped by each campaign's own description of the payment, so the groups are approximate. Payments of $200 or less to one payee need not be itemized, detail filed only as memo entries counts under other or unclassified, and spending by the candidate's other committees or by outside groups is not included. A payment is not evidence of a favor or wrongdoing.
- Raised
- $55K
- Spent
- $47K
- Cash on hand
- $8,255
- Debts
- $5,000
- Individuals 53% $29K
- PACs & other committees 3% $1,723
- Party committees 11% $5,975
- Candidate's own money & loans 33% $18K
- Other receipts <0.1% $5
Campaign totals through Oct 14, 2026.
No independent expenditures for or against this filing are itemized in the bulk file.
Where the money went $23K in itemized spending
These itemized payments cover $23K of the $47K the campaign reported spending through Oct 14, 2026. The FEC has not yet itemized the rest in its bulk file, which runs to Jun 18, 2026.
- Advertising & outreach 13% $3,000
- Consultants & strategy 38% $8,800
- Legal & compliance 15% $3,525
- Other or unclassified 34% $7,715
Largest payees
- LIBERTARIAN PARTY OF OHIO FEDERAL FUND $4,975
- ADVANCED MICRO TARGETING, INC. $3,525
Paid to individuals: $15K, such as staff, contractors and reimbursements. People who were paid are not named here.
Payments dated Jan 20, 2026 to Jun 18, 2026, as itemized by the principal campaign committee in FEC reports (17 entries). Every payment on FEC.gov ↗
Grouped by each campaign's own description of the payment, so the groups are approximate. Payments of $200 or less to one payee need not be itemized, detail filed only as memo entries counts under other or unclassified, and spending by the candidate's other committees or by outside groups is not included. A payment is not evidence of a favor or wrongdoing.
- Raised
- $47K
- Spent
- $51K
- Cash on hand
- $18K
- Debts
- $350
- Individuals 74% $35K
- Candidate's own money & loans 21% $9,634
- Other receipts 5% $2,540
Campaign totals through Sep 30, 2026.
No independent expenditures for or against this filing are itemized in the bulk file.
Where the money went $48K in itemized spending
- Advertising & outreach 15% $6,938
- Consultants & strategy 55% $26K
- Fundraising & processing fees 21% $9,923
- Office, technology & overhead 1% $630
- Legal & compliance 8% $3,823
Largest payees
- THE JASPER DESIGN COMPANY $20K
- SOLE STRATEGIES $9,000
- ISPOLITICAL $3,323
- META/FACEBOOK.COM $2,183
- ACTBLUE TECHNICAL SERVICES $630
Paid to individuals: $9,150, such as staff, contractors and reimbursements. People who were paid are not named here.
Payments dated Aug 11, 2025 to Aug 18, 2026, as itemized by the principal campaign committee in FEC reports (88 entries). Every payment on FEC.gov ↗
Grouped by each campaign's own description of the payment, so the groups are approximate. Payments of $200 or less to one payee need not be itemized, detail filed only as memo entries counts under other or unclassified, and spending by the candidate's other committees or by outside groups is not included. A payment is not evidence of a favor or wrongdoing.
- Raised
- $4,337
- Spent
- $4,169
- Cash on hand
- $168
- Individuals 97% $4,203
- Candidate's own money & loans 3% $114
- Other receipts 0.5% $20
Campaign totals through Feb 15, 2026.
No independent expenditures for or against this filing are itemized in the bulk file.
Where the money went $2,506 in itemized spending
These itemized payments cover $2,506 of the $4,169 the campaign reported spending through Feb 15, 2026. The FEC has not yet itemized the rest in its bulk file, which runs to Feb 15, 2026.
- Advertising & outreach 42% $1,056
- Travel, meals & events 28% $700
- Office, technology & overhead 30% $750
Largest payees
- LAVASH CAFE $700
- GOOGLE $292
- STICKERAPP $284
- RESTREAM $205
- INTUIT $162
Paid to individuals: $750, such as staff, contractors and reimbursements. People who were paid are not named here.
Payments dated Aug 29, 2025 to Feb 15, 2026, as itemized by the principal campaign committee in FEC reports (14 entries). Every payment on FEC.gov ↗
Grouped by each campaign's own description of the payment, so the groups are approximate. Payments of $200 or less to one payee need not be itemized, detail filed only as memo entries counts under other or unclassified, and spending by the candidate's other committees or by outside groups is not included. A payment is not evidence of a favor or wrongdoing.
- Raised
- $4,337
- Spent
- $4,169
- Cash on hand
- $168
- Individuals 97% $4,203
- Candidate's own money & loans 3% $114
- Other receipts 0.5% $20
Campaign totals through Feb 15, 2026.
No independent expenditures for or against this filing are itemized in the bulk file.
Where the money went $2,506 in itemized spending
These itemized payments cover $2,506 of the $4,169 the campaign reported spending through Feb 15, 2026. The FEC has not yet itemized the rest in its bulk file, which runs to Feb 15, 2026.
- Advertising & outreach 42% $1,056
- Travel, meals & events 28% $700
- Office, technology & overhead 30% $750
Largest payees
- LAVASH CAFE $700
- GOOGLE $292
- STICKERAPP $284
- RESTREAM $205
- INTUIT $162
Paid to individuals: $750, such as staff, contractors and reimbursements. People who were paid are not named here.
Payments dated Aug 29, 2025 to Feb 15, 2026, as itemized by the principal campaign committee in FEC reports (14 entries). Every payment on FEC.gov ↗
Grouped by each campaign's own description of the payment, so the groups are approximate. Payments of $200 or less to one payee need not be itemized, detail filed only as memo entries counts under other or unclassified, and spending by the candidate's other committees or by outside groups is not included. A payment is not evidence of a favor or wrongdoing.
- Raised
- $3,269
- Spent
- $3,245
- Cash on hand
- $156
- Candidate's own money & loans 100% $3,269
Campaign totals through Oct 14, 2026.
No independent expenditures for or against this filing are itemized in the bulk file.
Where the money went $1,930 in itemized spending
These itemized payments cover $1,930 of the $3,245 the campaign reported spending through Oct 14, 2026. The FEC has not yet itemized the rest in its bulk file, which runs to Jun 26, 2026.
- Advertising & outreach 51% $984
- Office, technology & overhead 19% $370
- Other or unclassified 30% $576
Paid to individuals: $1,930, such as staff, contractors and reimbursements. People who were paid are not named here.
Payments dated Apr 17, 2025 to Jun 26, 2026, as itemized by the principal campaign committee in FEC reports (35 entries). Every payment on FEC.gov ↗
Grouped by each campaign's own description of the payment, so the groups are approximate. Payments of $200 or less to one payee need not be itemized, detail filed only as memo entries counts under other or unclassified, and spending by the candidate's other committees or by outside groups is not included. A payment is not evidence of a favor or wrongdoing.
Also registered for this seat, with no campaign summary or outside spending in the bulk file: Brian Christopher Bibler, William Farms, Lynnea Lau, Dakota Rose, M Susanna Brewer, Anthony John Holliman, Gavin Solomon.
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FEC bulk data read November 4, 2026. Campaign totals come from each filing's own FEC summary through its latest processed report. Outside spending is independent expenditures itemized in committee reports in the FEC bulk files, primaries included; late 24- and 48-hour reports, party coordinated spending, communication costs and groups that do not report to the FEC are not included. Outside spending is, by law, made without coordinating with the candidate, and it is not the candidate's money. A contribution or expenditure is not evidence of a vote, favor or wrongdoing.