Sherrod Brown
October 22, 2026 · Newsletter
Pfeiffer: "Sherrod Brown probably needs help most"
Hey friends,
I joined Democratic strategist Dan Pfeiffer on an episode of Pod Save America last week (will share more from our conversation soon) — and wanted to re-up this takeaway:
In a recent post, Dan answered subscriber questions on his Substack, The Message Box. Ohio and our race were front and center in the discussion – check out Dan’s full post (linked below), or keep reading for the highlights.
Here’s the gist: Ohio is a big deal this cycle, specifically our fight to flip this Senate seat currently held by an industry puppet who has shown us over and over again exactly who he is.
Republicans are throwing everything they’ve got from outside our state, relying on their crypto, pharma, Wall Street, and data center backers to try to buy this race in the final weeks. We’re getting outspent. But we can stop them. We can compete, because of grassroots supporters like you. Together, the small actions add up to make sure we can stay on the air and reach voters in person — not just to stand up to their relentless lies, but to stay on the offensive as the champion and only voice in this race for Ohio’s middle-class families.
Here’s what Dan said when asked about where someone can make a contribution that will do the most good this cycle (emphasis added):
Question
Which are the five senate races where my contribution to the Democratic candidate will do the most good?
Answer
This is not an easy question to answer, because Democrats are being massively outspent in every Senate race except Georgia. Here is the GOP spending advantage as of a few days ago:
Ohio: $70.2 million
Texas: $65.3 million
Michigan: $33.7 million
Maine: $24.5 million
Iowa: $21 million
Alaska: $14.8 million
North Carolina: $8.6 million
New Hampshire: $6 million
Giving to any of the remaining states is a good use of money. Sherrod Brown probably needs help most, and I am very worried about the spending disparity in Maine. James Talarico is facing an unprecedented barrage of money, but is getting some reinforcements from the Senate Democratic Super PAC starting this week.
Here’s another good callout on Husted’s outspoken support for data centers, and how we’re holding him accountable (emphasis added):
Question
It seems to me that Dems should be talking a LOT more about Republican support for AI and data centers. Here in NY, the only ads I’ve seen for Dems are about Hochul’s work with Head Start or something like that, and Gendebien being a farmer who knows the North Country. I don’t understand why Dems aren’t hitting harder on the impending devastation of rural healthcare, AI and data centers? Any thoughts?
Answer
I’m not sure what’s happening on the airwaves in New York per se, but in many races around the country, Democrats are running aggressively against data centers. This is particularly true in Ohio, where Sherrod Brown has repeatedly gone after Jon Husted for his unabashed support of data center expansion. Now, you are correct that we could use more messaging on rural health care. Recent polls show that it is a critical issue to rural voters.
Thanks for reading. Thanks for donating. Thanks for forwarding. Thanks for volunteering (if you can). Bottom line: Let’s go win.
In solidarity,
Sherrod Brown
P.S. Every day for the next 12 days until polls close, everyone will be watching to see how we do – Dan and writers like him with a large reach on Substack, the national press, and most importantly Ohio voters. Let’s finish strong and send a message that this Senate seat isn’t up for sale. Donate today or before our final TV wire on Monday if you can – $50, $25, or more – it all helps.
Before you click away! Republican spending in Ohio has reached $317 million, and Sherrod Brown is counting on your support to keep up. We can’t outspend them, but we can outwork them.