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I Independent · U.S. Senate (special), Ohio · Nov 3, 2026

Greg
Levy

Independent Ohio Senate candidate, veteran, community organizer, and founder of the Paul Robeson Revolutionary Choir

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sources
12
positions
11
endorsements
1
levyforsenate.com ↗(opens in a new tab) X(opens in a new tab)TikTok(opens in a new tab)Instagram(opens in a new tab)
Opponents Jon Husted R+ 2 more Compare race →

Background

Greg Levy is an Independent candidate running for the U.S. Senate in Ohio's 2026 special election, seeking the unexpired term currently held by Republican Sen. Jon Husted. The FEC lists him as an Independent challenger; he is affiliated with the Party for Socialism and Liberation but appears on the ballot as an independent. [Sources: 11, 10]

Levy was born in the Joy Park housing projects and raised in Akron, Ohio. He joined the military at 18, working on planes while stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, partly in hopes of securing college funding after his service. He later became a community organizer, singer, and mover, and his campaign says he continues to work as a mover. [Sources: 1, 4]

Levy founded the Paul Robeson Revolutionary Choir and describes himself as a veteran, community organizer, and working-class candidate. Cincinnati Magazine reported in May 2026 that this is his first run for political office. [Sources: 1, 4]

Ley's campaign platform positions him as a third option for Ohio voters beyond the two major parties. His official campaign website is greg4senate.com, and he is active on X, Instagram, TikTok, and Threads. [Sources: 2, 4, 13]

At a glance

Party
Independent
Running for
U.S. Senate (special), Ohio
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Website
levyforsenate.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Timeline

  1. Date unknown
    endorsement
    Akron Democratic Socialists of America endorses Greg Levy

    An iVoterGuide profile of Levy lists the Akron Democratic Socialists of America as an endorser. No dated announcement or primary-source endorsement statement was located in the sources reviewed.

    Gregory Lee Levy - Special Election US Senate - Voter Guide · Oct 9, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 6
    news
    Free Press profiles Levy's 'New Kind of Politics for Ohio' campaign

    The Free Press published coverage of Levy's Ohio State appearance, reporting his calls for freeing Palestine and his broader socialist platform as part of his independent Senate campaign.

    Senate Candidate Greg Levy - “A New Kind of Politics for Ohio” · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 5
    poll
    Co/efficient poll shows Levy at 3% in Ohio Senate race

    A co/efficient survey of 925 likely voters reported Greg Levy at 3%, Bill Redpath at 1%, Jon Husted at 44%, and Sherrod Brown at 43%.

    2026 Ohio U.S. Senate Special Election: Polls, Candidates, Money & Dates | Election.org · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Sep 30
    poll
    Suffolk University poll puts Levy at 1% in Ohio Senate race

    A Suffolk University poll reported by the Columbus Dispatch showed Levy at 1% and Bill Redpath at 2%, with Brown and Husted in a close race at the top.

    Jon Husted, Sherrod Brown in dead heat for Ohio Senate seat, poll shows · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Sep 29
    news
    Levy speaks at University of Cincinnati 'Policy is Power' event

    Levy spoke at a student-organized event at the University of Cincinnati Cultural Center, calling for free college, cancellation of college debt, universal healthcare, housing as a human right, a 90% cut to the military budget, and making the top 100 corporations public utilities.

    U.S. senatorial candidate Greg Levy speaks at UC event · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Sep 29
    filing
    WFMJ lists Levy among four candidates running for Ohio U.S. Senate seat

    A WFMJ report confirmed Levy is running as an 'other-party candidate' in the November 3 Ohio U.S. Senate special election, listing him among four candidates on the ballot.

    Four candidates running the race for U.S. Senate seat in Ohio - WFMJ · Sep 29, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Sep 29
    news
    Levy speaks at Ohio State's Denney Hall, calls to abolish ICE and cut military spending

    At a campaign appearance at Ohio State University's Denney Hall, Levy promoted his socialist platform, calling to abolish ICE, cut military spending, and free Palestine, according to The Lantern and Free Press coverage.

    Greg Levy Brings Socialism to Campus in his Campaign for U.S. Senate · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  8. Sep 21
    news
    Levy publishes op-ed calling for end to U.S. blockade of Cuba

    In an opinion piece, Levy said he traveled to Cuba to help deliver 30 tons of medical aid. He called for ending the U.S. blockade and lifting sanctions, pledging to 'fight to end this blockade, redirect our resources toward human needs, and build a foreign policy rooted in cooperation, not cruelty.'

    “Our own government is committing genocide on Cuba–Ohioans should care” · Sep 21, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  9. Sep 16
    poll
    Poll shows Levy at 3% in Ohio Senate race (BGSU/YouGov)

    A Bowling Green State University/YouGov poll reported Sherrod Brown at 48%, Jon Husted at 45%, Greg Levy at 3%, and Bill Redpath at 2%, with a ±3.96 percentage-point margin of error.

    Sherrod Brown Leads for Ohio Senate - Political Wire · Sep 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Akron Democratic Socialists of America (Akron DSA) organization
    Levy acknowledged the endorsement on X: "That's right- Akron DSA is endorsing our independent socialist campaign for the U.S. Senate." Akron DSA's canvassing page also confirms the endorsement. x.com · Jun 21, 2026

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$80K
Spent
$56K
Cash on hand
$26K

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record S6OH00395(opens in a new tab)

Sources 12

  1. [1] Gregory Lee Levy - Special Election US Senate - Voter Guide(opens in a new tab) Oct 9, 2026
  2. [2] Senate Candidate Greg Levy - “A New Kind of Politics for Ohio”(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  3. [3] Greg Levy for Senate(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  4. [4] Platform — Greg Levy for Senate(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
  5. [5] U.S. senatorial candidate Greg Levy speaks at UC event(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  6. [6] Greg Levy Brings Socialism to Campus in his Campaign for U.S. Senate(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
  7. [7] Jon Husted, Sherrod Brown in dead heat for Ohio Senate seat, poll shows(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
  8. [8] Four candidates running the race for U.S. Senate seat in Ohio - WFMJ(opens in a new tab) Sep 29, 2026
  9. [9] 2026 Ohio U.S. Senate Special Election: Polls, Candidates, Money & Dates | Election.org(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
  10. [10] “Our own government is committing genocide on Cuba–Ohioans should care”(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2026
  11. [11] Sherrod Brown Leads for Ohio Senate - Political Wire(opens in a new tab) Sep 16, 2026
  12. [12] Greg Levy on X: "That’s right- Akron DSA is endorsing our ...(opens in a new tab) Jun 21, 2026
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