Former President Barack Obama is scheduled to campaign in Cleveland, Ohio, on October 24 to support Democratic Senate candidate Sherrod Brown and gubernatorial nominee Amy Acton.

The announcement came on October 13 as Democrats seek to flip the Senate seat held by Republican Sen. Jon Husted and reclaim the governor's office. Brown aims to unseat Husted in the race for the seat previously held by Vice President JD Vance. Acton faces Republican nominee Vivek Ramaswamy to succeed term-limited Gov. Mike DeWine.

Obama will join both candidates at a rally in Cleveland, marking his first visit to the state since 2018. In a video released alongside the announcement, Obama highlighted Brown's record, noting that the former senator "worked with me to protect Ohio jobs." He added that Brown has stood up to big corporations, Wall Street, and pharmaceutical companies, and described the Senate race as close with potential to determine party control of the chamber.

The event coincides with a separate Obama rally in Detroit the same day for Michigan Democratic candidates, including Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed. Ohio has emerged as a key battleground in the midterm contests, drawing significant campaign spending from both parties.

President Donald Trump recently held a rally in Vandalia to back Husted, focusing on immigration and other issues. Republicans have maintained strength in the state in recent cycles, though Democrats point to economic concerns such as elevated gas and grocery prices as potential openings.

Brown, a three-term former senator, is seeking a return to the upper chamber after losing his seat in a prior cycle. Acton has targeted areas of Ohio that have leaned Republican in recent elections. The contests remain competitive according to campaign filings and polling indicators.

Obama's involvement represents an effort to energize Democratic voters in a state that has trended Republican since 2012. The October 24 appearances come as both parties intensify outreach ahead of Election Day.