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The dilemma facing Democrats in 2026: old names, new challenges

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Democratic senate candidate, then-Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH), addresses volunteers at a campaign office on November 4, 2024 in Cleveland Heights, Ohio.
It’s notable that Democrats are still relying on experienced, brand-name candidates a bit past their political prime as top recruits for key Senate races.
Former Sen. Sherrod Brown, now 72, is seeking a political comeback after losing his...