Sherrod Brown loses fourth union endorsement to Republican Jon Husted

EXCLUSIVE — Sen. Jon Husted (R-OH) picked up an endorsement from the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers on Tuesday, the fourth union to abandon former Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown and back a Republican in Ohio’s 2026 Senate race.

The endorsement, first shared with the Washington Examiner, covers all three Ohio chapters and carries union support from tens of thousands of members working in heavy industry, including shipbuilding and mining.

“On behalf of the Boilermakers who keep Ohio’s manufacturing, rail, and energy sectors running, we proudly endorse Jon Husted to continue serving in the U.S. Senate,” said Timothy Simmons, president of the Boilermakers.

“Jon’s unwavering support for skilled trades, domestic energy production, and workforce training ensures that high-quality union jobs in power plants, refineries, and shipbuilding continue to thrive,”