United States Senate election in Ohio, 2018

Elections in Ohio, 2018

* General election: Nov. 6
* Voter registration deadline: Oct. 9
* Early voting: Oct. 10 - Nov. 5
* Absentee voting deadline: Nov. 6

* Online registration: Yes
* Same-day registration: No
* Voter ID: Non-photo ID required
* Poll times: 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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U.S. Senate, Ohio

Democratic primary
Republican primary
General election
Election details
Filing deadline: February 7, 2018
Primary: May 8, 2018
General: November 6, 2018

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Pre-election incumbent:
Sherrod Brown (Democrat)
How to vote
Poll times: 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Voting in Ohio
Race ratings
Cook Political Report: Likely Democratic
Sabato's Crystal Ball: Likely Democratic
Inside Elections: Solid Democratic
Ballotpedia analysis
U.S. Senate battlegrounds
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Federal and state primary competitiveness
Ballotpedia's Election Analysis Hub, 2018
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Incumbent Sen. Sherrod Brown (D) defeated U.S. Rep. Jim Renacci (R-Ohio) and write-in candidate Stephen Faris in the general election on November 6, 2018, for Ohio's Class 1 Senate seat.

Thirty-five of the 100 seats in the United States Senate were up for election in 2018, including two seats up for special election. Republicans gained four previously Democratic-held seats and Democrats gained two previously Republican-held seats, resulting in a net gain of two seats for the Republican Party and a 53-seat majority in the chamber. This race was identified as a 2018 battleground that might have affected partisan control of the chamber in the 116th Congress. At the time of the election, Republicans held a 51-seat Senate majority. Democrats held 47 seats, and the two independents caucused with them. Democrats faced greater partisan risk in 2018, as they were defending 26 seats while Republicans were only defending nine. Democrats had to defend seats in 10 states Donald Trump (R) won. The GOP defended one Senate seat in a state Hillary Clinton (D) won.

Brown was first elected in 2006 by a margin of 12 percentage points and was re-elected in 2012 by a margin of 6 percentage points. Heading into the election, Ohio had elected a Republican to the U.S. Senate six times, and a Democrat three times, since 1992. Ohio voted to elect President Donald Trump (R) over Hillary Clinton (D) in the 2016 presidential election by a margin of 8 percentage points. In the 2012 presidential election, Ohio voted to elect Barack Obama (D) over Mitt Romney (R) by a margin of 3 percentage points.

For more information about the Democratic primary, click here.
For more information about the Republican primary, click here.

## Contents

* 1 Candidates and election results
* 2 Candidate profiles
* 3 Polls
* 3.1 PredictIt Prices
* 4 Campaign finance
* 5 Satellite spending
* 6 Race ratings
* 7 Noteworthy endorsements
* 8 Timeline
* 9 Campaign ads
* 9.1 Sherrod Brown
* 9.1.1 Support
* 9.1.2 Oppose
* 9.2 Jim Renacci
* 9.2.1 Support
* 9.2.2 Oppose
* 10 Debates and forums
* 11 Noteworthy events
* 11.1 Joe Biden campaign appearance
* 11.2 Eric Trump campaign appearance
* 11.3 Mike Pence campaign appearance
* 11.4 Donald Trump campaign appearances
* 11.5 Brett Kavanaugh confirmation vote
* 12 Campaign themes
* 12.1 Sherrod Brown
* 12.2 Jim Renacci
* 13 Social media
* 13.1 Twitter accounts
* 13.2 Facebook accounts
* 14 Other 2018 statewide elections
* 15 Pivot Counties
* 15.1 Presidential results by legislative district
* 16 Election history
* 16.1 2016
* 16.2 2012
* 17 Wave election analysis
* 18 State overview
* 18.1 Partisan control
* 18.1.1 Congressional delegation
* 18.1.2 State executives
* 18.1.3 State legislature
* 18.1.4 Trifecta status
* 18.2 2018 elections
* 18.3 Demographics
* 19 State election history
* 19.1 Historical elections
* 19.1.1 Presidential elections, 2000-2016
* 19.1.2 U.S. Senate elections, 2000-2016
* 19.1.3 Gubernatorial elections, 2000-2016
* 19.1.4 Congressional delegation, 2000-2016
* 19.1.5 Trifectas, 1992-2017
* 20 See also
* 21 Footnotes

## Candidates and election results[edit]

See also: Statistics on U.S. Congress candidates, 2018

General election

##### General election for U.S. Senate Ohio

Incumbent Sherrod Brown defeated Jim Renacci in the general election for U.S. Senate Ohio on November 6, 2018.

Candidate

Votes

|
|
|

✔ |

| Sherrod Brown (D)  |

53.4

| 2,355,923

| Jim Renacci (R)  |

46.6

| 2,053,963
|  | Other/Write-in votes |

0.0

| 1,012

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Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

| Total votes: 4,410,898
(100.00% precincts reporting)

|
|

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Democratic primary election

#####  Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Ohio

Incumbent Sherrod Brown advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Ohio on May 8, 2018.

Candidate

Votes

|
|
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✔ |

| Sherrod Brown |

100.0

| 613,373

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Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.

| Total votes: 613,373

|
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Republican primary election

#####  Republican primary for U.S. Senate Ohio

Jim Renacci defeated Mike Gibbons, Melissa Ackison, Dan Kiley, and Don Eckhart in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate Ohio on May 8, 2018.

Candidate

Votes

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✔ |

| Jim Renacci |

47.3

| 363,622

| Mike Gibbons |

31.7

| 243,426

| Melissa Ackison |

13.1

| 100,543

| Dan Kiley |

4.0

| 30,684

| Don Eckhart |

3.9

| 29,796

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There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.

| Total votes: 768,071

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#### Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

* Josh Mandel (R)
* Bruce Jaynes (L)

## Candidate profiles[edit]

See also: Editorial approach to writing about key campaign messages

Sherrod Brown, U.S. Senator

Party: Democratic

Incumbent: Yes

Political office: U.S. Senate, Ohio (assumed office: 2007); Ohio's 13th Congressional District (1993-2007); Ohio Secretary of State (1983-1991); Ohio House of Representatives (1975-1983)

Biography: Brown earned a B.A. degree in Russian studies from Yale University. In 1974, he was elected to the Ohio House of Representatives.[1] In 1979 Brown earned a Master of Arts degree in education and in 1981 he earned Master of Public Administration degree, both from Ohio State University. Brown was elected secretary of state in 1982, a position he held until losing a re-election bid in 1990. In 1992 Brown was elected to represent Ohio's 13th Congressional District, a seat he held for seven terms. Brown was first elected to the U.S. Senate in 2006.[2][1]

Key messages

* Brown called for allowing Medicare to directly negotiate prescription drug prices and "focuses on protecting those who have benefited from the ACA, including more than four million Ohioans who no longer have to worry about hitting lifetime coverage caps, more than three million Ohioans with private healthcare plans that now include access to preventive services, and nearly two million Ohioans with pre-existing conditions."[3]

* Brown highlighted his opposition to Ohio Senate Bill 5, saying he joined an effort by a coalition of "labor leaders, activists, and workers from across Ohio" in July 2011 that was successful in overturning the bill. Brown called it "a bill gutting the rights of public employees to collectively bargain," that he said, "threatened the wages, pensions, and working conditions of thousands of middle-class Ohioans."[4]

* "We want more trade—Ohio businesses, including our auto supply chain, rely on trade with our neighbors. But trade should happen on a truly level playing field, and that’s not what we have right now," Brown said. Brown cited his votes against NAFTA and trade agreements with Central America, Colombia, China, and South Korea as examples of his opposition to trade deals that he said put Ohioans at a disadvantage.[3]

Jim Renacci, U.S. Representative

Party: Republican

Incumbent: Yes

Political office: Ohio's 16th Congressional District (assumed office: 2011); Mayor of Wadsworth (2004-2008); Wadsworth City Council (1999– 2003)

Biography: Renacci earned a B.S. from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 1980. Renacci's private sector experience includes work as a certified public accountant (CPA), owning a nursing home facility, acting as an executive of a professional arena football team, and serving as a volunteer firefighter in Wadsworth. Renacci served on the Wadsworth City Council from 1999-2003. Renacci served as Mayor of Wadsworth from 2004-2008. In 2010, Renacci was elected to represent Ohio's 16th Congressional District. [5]

Key messages

* Renacci's campaign website stated, "In 2009, the Obama Administration took over General Motors, shuttering dealerships across the country—including Jim’s in Northeast Ohio. Shutting down his dealership killed 50 good paying jobs in his community." Renacci cited this experience as an initial motivation to run for Congress. As a Senator, Renacci said he "will continue to promote a pro-growth agenda that leaves more money in the pockets of hard-working Americans and business owners."[6]

* Renacci called Medicaid expansion financially unsustainable and advocated for "replacing Obamacare with a patient-centric, market-based system driven by competition and defined by choice," and supported a system "which allows you to buy health insurance across state lines while driving down pharmaceutical costs."[6]

* Renacci highlighted what he referred to as a 100% Right to Life voting record and he is described as a pro-life leader on his campaign website.[6]

## Polls[edit]

See also: Ballotpedia's approach to covering polls
United States Senate election in Ohio, 2018

Poll | Poll sponsor | Sherrod Brown (D) | Jim Renacci (R)| Undecided/Other| Margin of error| Sample size
Gravis Marketing
(October 29-30, 2018)| N/A | 46%| 37%| 17%| +/-3.5| 789
Cygnal
(October 30-31, 2018)| N/A | 52%| 42%| 6%| +/-4.4| 503
Baldwin Wallace University
(October 19-27, 2018)| N/A | 51%| 32%| 17%| +/-3.8| 1,051
Suffolk University
(October 4-8, 2018)| The Cincinnati Enquirer | 54%| 36%| 10%| +/-4.4| 500
Baldwin Wallace University
(September 28-October 8, 2018)| N/A | 49%| 33%| 18%| +/-3.5| 1,007
AVERAGES| |  50.4%|  36%|  13.6%|  +/-3.92|  770
Note: The polls above may not reflect all polls that have been conducted in this race. Those displayed are a random sampling chosen by Ballotpedia staff. If you would like to nominate another poll for inclusion in the table, send an email to editor@ballotpedia.org.
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Poll | Sherrod Brown (D) | Jim Renacci (R)| Margin of error| Sample size
Triton Polling
(September 18-20, 2018) | 52%| 42%| 5%| +/-3.1| 1,003
Baldwin Wallace University
(September 5-15, 2018) | 49%| 32%| 19%| +/-3.6| 1,048
Politico/Morning Consult
(September 2-11, 2018) | 47%| 31%| +/-2| 1,592
NBC/Marist
(June 17-22, 2018) | 51%| 38%| +/-4.4| 778
Enquirer/Suffolk University
(June 6-11, 2018) | 53%| 37%| +/-4.4| 500
Quinnipiac University
(June 7-12, 2018) | 51%| 34%| +/-3.7| 1,082
Fallon Research
(May 21-25, 2018) | 48%| 34%| +/-3.5| 800
Baldwin Wallace University
(February 28, 2018 - March 9, 2018) | 41%| 29%| +/-3| 1,101
Survey USA
(March 16, 2018 - March 20, 2018) | 52%| 38%| +/-3.5| 1,408
AVERAGES|  49.33%|  35%|  +/-3.47|  1,034.67
Note: The polls above may not reflect all polls that have been conducted in this race. Those displayed are a random sampling chosen by Ballotpedia staff. If you would like to nominate another poll for inclusion in the table, send an email to editor@ballotpedia.org.

### PredictIt Prices[edit]

This section provides the PredictIt market prices for this race during the three months leading up to the election. PredictIt is a site where people make and trade predictions on political and financial events. Market prices reflect the probability, based on PredictIt users' predictions, that a candidate will win a race. For example, a market price of $0.60 for Candidate A is equivalent to a 60 percent probability that Candidate A will win.

## Campaign finance[edit]

The chart below contains data from financial reports submitted to the Federal Election Commission.

Name | Party | Receipts* | Disbursements** | Cash on hand | Date

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Sherrod Brown | Democratic Party | $22,766,559 | $24,579,169 | $1,371,245 |  As of December 31, 2018

Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," .

* According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee."
** According to the FEC, a disbursement "is a purchase, payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit or gift of money or anything of value to influence a federal election," plus other kinds of payments not made to influence a federal election.

## Satellite spending[edit]

Satellite spending, commonly referred to as outside spending, describes political spending not controlled by candidates or their campaigns; that is, any political expenditures made by groups or individuals that are not directly affiliated with a candidate. This includes spending by political party committees, super PACs, trade associations, and 501(c)(4) nonprofit groups.[7][8][9]

This section lists satellite spending in this race reported by news outlets in alphabetical order. If you are aware of spending that should be included, please email us.

* The League of Conservation Voters spent $745,536 in support of Brown as of October 28, 2018.[10]

* #MeToo Ohio reported spending $407,004 opposing Brown as of October 28, 2018.[10]

* On October 3, 2018, the National Association of Realtors Congressional Fund spent $900,000 on a TV ad buy and production costs, and $628,000 on direct mail costs in support of Brown. The organization had spent $3.3 million in support of Brown as of October 28, 2018.[11][10]

* In April 2018, the pro-Renacci Ohio First super PAC released the results of a survey project it commissioned. Using interviews with 1,266 registered voters and the RNC's Data Trust voter file, the survey built a model of the 2018 electorate. The results showed Renacci gaining on Sherrod Brown following Donald Trump's announcement that he would put 25 percent tariffs on some steel and aluminum imports. Brown's lead decreased from 43 percent to 38 percent in February to 41 percent to 40 percent in April.[12]

* Planned Parenthood Action Fund and Planned Parenthood Votes said they would spend $20 million to influence statewide races eight states in 2018, including Ohio's Senate race.[13]

* On January 10, 2018, Politico reported that the Senate Leadership Fund was spending $500,000 on a digital ad campaign targeting Senate Democrats for opposing the Republican tax bill that passed in December 2017. The ads were set to run in Florida, Indiana, Missouri, North Dakota, Ohio, and West Virginia.[14][15]

* Stars and Stripes Forever PAC spent $16,000 to oppose Brown as of September 24, 2018.[16]

## Race ratings[edit]

Ballotpedia provides race ratings from three outlets: The Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, and Sabato's Crystal Ball. Each race rating indicates if one party is perceived to have an advantage in the race and, if so, the degree of advantage:

* Safe and Solid ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge and the race is not competitive.
* Likely ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge, but an upset is possible.
* Lean ratings indicate that one party has a small edge, but the race is competitive.[17]
* Tossup ratings indicate that neither party has an advantage.

Race ratings are informed by a number of factors, including polling, candidate quality, and election result history in the race's district or state.[18][19][20]

Race ratings: U.S. Senate election in Ohio, 2018

Race tracker| Race ratings
| October 30, 2018| October 23, 2018| October 16, 2018| October 9, 2018
The Cook Political Report| Likely Democratic| Likely Democratic| Likely Democratic| Likely Democratic
Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales| Solid Democratic| Likely Democratic| Likely Democratic| Likely Democratic
Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball| Likely Democratic| Likely Democratic| Likely Democratic| Likely Democratic
Note: Ballotpedia updates external race ratings every two weeks throughout the election season.

## Noteworthy endorsements[edit]

This section lists noteworthy endorsements issued in this election, including those made by high-profile individuals and organizations, cross-party endorsements, and endorsements made by newspaper editorial boards. It also includes links to endorsement lists published on campaign websites, if available. Please note that this list is not exhaustive. If you are aware of endorsements that should be included, please email us.

Click the links below for to see endorsement lists published on candidate campaign websites.

* Sherrod Brown
* Jim Renacci

Noteworthy general election endorsements

Endorsement  | Brown (D)  | Renacci (R)
Newspapers and editorials
The Canton Repository[21] |  ✔  |
The Chronicle-Telegram[22] |  ✔  |
The Toledo Blade[23] |  ✔  |
Elected officials
President Donald Trump (R)[24] |  |  ✔

## Timeline[edit]

* November 5, 2018: President Donald Trump (R) headlined a get-out-the-vote rally supporting Renacci in Cleveland.
* November 3, 2018: Former Vice President Joe Biden (D) headlined a get-out-the-vote rally supporting Brown in Parma Heights.
* November 2, 2018: The Chronicle-Telegram endorsed Brown.
* November 2, 2018: Eric Trump headlined a get-out-the-vote rally supporting Renacci in Canton.
* November 1, 2018: A Gravis Marketing poll found Brown leading Renacci 46-37. The poll reported a margin of error of 3.5 percentage points.
* November 1, 2018: A Cygnal poll found Brown leading Renacci 52-42. The poll reported a margin of error of 4.4 percentage points.
* October 31, 2018: Vice President Mike Pence (R) headlined a rally in Mansfield in support of Renacci.
* October 31, 2018: The Canton Repository endorsed Brown.
* October 28, 2018: A Baldwin Wallace University poll found Brown leading Renacci 51-32. The poll reported a margin of error of 3.8 percentage points.
* October 28, 2018: The Toledo Blade endorsed Brown.
* October 26, 2018: Brown and Renacci met for a debate at Miami University.
* October 20, 2018: Brown and Renacci met for a debate in Columbus.
* October 14, 2018: Brown and Renacci met for a debate in Cleveland.
* October 12, 2018: President Trump headlined a rally in support of Renacci in Lebanon.
* October 9, 2018: A Suffolk University poll commissioned by the Cincinnati Enquirer found Brown leading Renacci 54-36. The poll reported a margin of error of 4.4 percentage points.
* October 8, 2018: Baldwin Wallace University Community Research Institute published a survey that found Brown leading Renacci 49-33 percent. The poll reported a margin of error of 3.5 percentage points.
* October 3, 2018: The National Association of Realtors Congressional Fund spent $900,000 on a TV ad buy and production costs, and $628,000 on direct mail costs in support of Brown.
* September 21, 2018: The Ohio Star/Triton Polling published a survey that found Brown leading Renacci 52-42 percent. The poll reported a margin of error of 3.1 percentage points.
* September 20, 2018: Brown released a campaign ad titled, "Against"
* September 16, 2018: Baldwin Wallace University Community Research Institute published a survey that found Brown leading Renacci 49-32 percent. The poll reported a margin of error of 3.6 percentage points.
* September 12, 2018: Politico/Morning Consult published a survey that found Brown leading Renacci 47-31 percent. The poll reported a margin of error of 2.0 percentage points.

## Campaign ads[edit]

This section shows advertisements released in this race. Ads released by campaigns and, if applicable, satellite groups are embedded or linked below. If you are aware of advertisements that should be included, please email us.

###  Sherrod Brown[edit]

#### Support[edit]

"Rita," released October 17, 2018

"Our Friends," released October 8, 2018

"Disheveled," released September 25, 2018

"Voice," released September 11, 2018

"Dignity," released August 12, 2018

"For Ohio," released June 11, 2018

#### Oppose[edit]

"Washington's Worst," released October 11, 2018

"Turning A Blind Eye," released October 10, 2018

"Full of Bull," released June 4, 2018

###  Jim Renacci[edit]

#### Support[edit]

"Ohio First," released May 2, 2018

#### Oppose[edit]

"Air Renacci," released October 23, 2018

"Jim Renacci Should Be Ashamed," released October 11, 2018

"Dinged," released October 8, 2018

"Against," released September 20, 2018

"Looking," released August 15, 2018

"For Himself," released May 31, 2018

> OH-Sen: Sherrod Brown is up this a.m. with a straight negative hit on Jim Renacci pic.twitter.com/mRsToPdati

> -- Medium Buying (@MediumBuying) May 18, 2018

## Debates and forums[edit]

* Brown and Renacci met for a debate at Miami University on October 26, 2018.[25] Click here for footage of the debate.
* Brown and Renacci met for a debate in Columbus on October 20, 2018.[26] Click here for footage of the debate.
* Brown and Renacci met for a debate in Cleveland on October 14, 2018.[27] Click here for footage of the debate.

## Noteworthy events[edit]

### Joe Biden campaign appearance[edit]

Former Vice President Joe Biden (D) headlined a get-out-the-vote rally on behalf of Brown and gubernatorial candidate Richard Cordray (D) in Parma Heights on November 3, 2018.[28]

### Eric Trump campaign appearance[edit]

Eric Trump headlined a rally in Canton in support of Renacci and Rep. Bob Gibbs (R) on November 2, 2018.[29]

### Mike Pence campaign appearance[edit]

Vice President Mike Pence (R) headlined a get-out-the-vote rally on behalf of Renacci, gubernatorial candidate Mike DeWine (R), and Reps. Troy Balderson (R) and Bob Gibbs (R) in Mansfield on October 31, 2018.[30]

### Donald Trump campaign appearances[edit]

President Donald Trump (R) headlined a get-out-the-vote rally in Cleveland on behalf of Republican candidates including Renacci and gubernatorial candidate Mike DeWine (R) on November 5, 2018.[31]

President Trump headlined a rally in support of Renacci in Lebanon on October 12, 2018. The rally also featured congressional candidate Steve Chabot (R).[32]

### Brett Kavanaugh confirmation vote[edit]

See also: Supreme Court vacancy, 2018: An overview

On October 6, 2018, the U.S. Senate voted to confirm the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court. Fifty Senators voted to confirm Kavanaugh's nomination, 48 voted against, and Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) voted present. A simple majority was required to confirm Kavanaugh.[33]

Brown voted against Kavanaugh's confirmation on October 6, 2018. Brown said, "It comes down to whose side you're on. Are you a judge who will stand on the side of workers, or multinational corporations? Will you stand on the side of a mother seeking cancer treatment, or on the side of insurance companies who want to raise her rates? Judge Kavanaugh's record is clear."[34]

Renacci said he would have voted to confirm Kavanaugh. After the vote, Renacci posted on social media, saying, "I'm pleased the Senate has confirmed Brett Kavanaugh. He is a thoughtful jurist with a proven respect for the Constitution. I believe he will make an excellent Supreme Court Justice."[35]

## Campaign themes[edit]

These were the policy positions stated in interviews or listed on the candidates' websites, if available.

###  Sherrod Brown[edit]

Brown's campaign website stated the following:

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ADVOCATING FOR THE DISABILITY COMMUNITY “I respect the unique experiences of people with disabilities and work in the Senate to make sure every Ohioan has access to the care and resources they need. Like all of us, people with disabilities are supported by their families and communities who should also be recognized for their hard work, selflessness, and dedication.”

-Senator Sherrod Brown

Fighting For Ohioans With Disabilities

Sherrod has worked to strengthen and modernize the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and has opposed efforts to weaken or undermine this critical legislation. He has pushed to break down barriers to information and communications technologies for people with disabilities. He’s opposed legislation that would have made it easier for businesses to discriminate against people with disabilities. Sherrod voted to ratify the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in 2012, affirming his commitment to protecting the rights of all people with disabilities.

Creating Opportunities For People With Disabilities

Sherrod voted for the bipartisan Workforce Innovation And Opportunity Act, which created job training programs for Ohioans of all abilities. With Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), Sherrod sponsored legislation to help veterans with service-related disabilities find good jobs.

Sherrod has fought to make sure that Ohioans with disabilities connected to their work, whether veterans wounded in service or miners with black lung, have access to the best possible care.

Championing Healthcare Access For All Ohioans

Throughout his career, Sherrod has worked to make sure every Ohioan, regardless of income, can get the healthcare they need. He helped pass the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which has extended healthcare coverage for 5 million Ohioans with preexisting conditions and expanded access to community-based care and habilitative and rehabilitative services like occupational therapy and speech pathology. Sherrod also fought for nearly two decades to establish parity for mental health coverage, which he helped codify as part of the ACA.

Sherrod supports ending limits on Medicaid coverage for mental health care and has joined Governor Kasich in fighting back attempts to gut the Medicaid expansion, which has helped nearly 500,000 Ohioans get mental and behavioral health treatment.

Advocating For Children With Disabilities

No one has fought harder than Sherrod to protect the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), which serves nearly half of Ohio’s children with disabilities. Sherrod has worked for years to pass long-term funding for CHIP. In 2018 he co-sponsored the bill that successfully extended the program for the next six years.

Sherrod has worked to give children with disabilities the support they need in the classroom by supporting the Individuals With Disabilities Education (IDEA) Act, which benefits one in seven Ohio students, and by securing and protecting millions of dollars in funding for staff and services to help students with disabilities.

Making Social Security More Accessible

Sherrod has worked with Republicans and Democrats to decrease the backlog and wait times for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI).

He joined Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) in calling for full funding for the Social Security Administration and teamed up with Senator John Barrasso (R-WY) to do away with the five-month waiting period for individuals with terminal illnesses to access SSDI benefits.

Sherrod and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) have worked together to expand Supplemental Security Income, which benefits nearly 300,000 Ohioans with disabilities.

CARING FOR OUR VETERANS

“We have no more important moral obligation than supporting the men and women who risk their lives in service to our country, and the family members who sacrifice so much to support their loved ones who serve.”

-Senator Sherrod Brown

WHERE SHERROD STANDS: Protecting Veterans’ Healthcare Sherrod is committed to making sure that those who have put their lives in harm’s way to defend our country have access to the best healthcare possible. He helped secure the largest-ever increase in VA funding and has held the VA accountable for the disability claims backlog, long wait times, understaffing, and inadequate care.

Sherrod knows that comprehensive care for our veterans must include mental and behavioral care, and he helped pass the Female Veterans Suicide Prevention Act and the Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act to expand treatment and support for those struggling with trauma and mental illness.

Creating Opportunities For Veterans

Sherrod is working to help servicemembers and veterans rejoin the civilian workforce, introducing and co-sponsoring the Wounded Warrior Employment Improvement Act, the VOW To Hire Heroes Act, and an expansion of the Yellow Ribbon Program to provide veterans with job training and placement services.

Sherrod’s Patriot Employer Tax Credit Act would reward companies that hire veterans and servicemembers. Solar by Soldiers, which he helped launch, trains veterans to succeed in Ohio’s clean energy economy. Sherrod has secured millions of dollars for career services and related support programs for Ohio’s veterans, and passed legislation that gives hiring preference to Gold Star families.

Investing In Veterans’ Education

For many who enlist, the military offers a pathway to an education that may otherwise be out of reach. In the Senate, Sherrod co-sponsored a law that permanently expanded GI Bill education benefits for post-9/11 veterans.

He has passed legislation that makes these benefits more flexible and accessible to the families of fallen soldiers. Sherrod has stood up for veterans targeted by shady for-profit colleges and worked to stop them from preying on those who have served in our military.

As part of his bipartisan GI Bill expansion, Sherrod saw to it that the veterans and servicemembers who had been taken advantage of by failed for-profit schools had their education benefits restored.

Working To End Homelessness For Veterans

Sherrod has secured millions of dollars to end homelessness and expand access to affordable housing for Ohio veterans.

Working with Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Jack Reed (D-RI), Sherrod passed key provisions to ensure that no servicemember is discharged into homelessness.

Sherrod also worked with Senator Reed to introduce the Military Consumer Enforcement Act, which would protect veterans and their families from foreclosure and eviction.

Honoring Those Who Served

Sherrod is making sure we recognize the courage and sacrifice of those who serve. He has joined the entire Ohio congressional delegation to introduce bipartisan legislation to allow the battlefield cross to be displayed at the graves of fallen soldiers and presented long-overdue military medals to Ohio veterans.

Sherrod and Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) have honored the legacy of Ohio veterans by pushing to designate the Ohio Veterans Memorial and Museum in Columbus as the National Veterans Museum and Memorial.

The Columbus Dispatch wrote that Sherrod was “responsible for legislation requiring the Department of Defense to deliver the remains of soldiers killed in Iraq and Afghanistan to airports convenient to their families, not just major hubs often hundreds of miles away.”

COMBATING THE OPIOID CRISIS

“Eleven Ohioans will die today of an opioid overdose, and Congress must be doing everything in our power to fight this epidemic on all fronts.”

-Senator Sherrod Brown

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Working for a Comprehensive Response to the Opioid Crisis

Sherrod knows that there’s no one solution to the opioid addiction epidemic. That’s why he is proposing a comprehensive public health campaign to combat the crisis. Sherrod is calling on the federal government to launch a long-term campaign that includes widespread education and prevention efforts, expanding access to affordable addiction treatment, and recovery that includes better screening and protections against relapse.

Championing Efforts to Keep Opioids Out of Ohio

Sherrod and Senator Portman are united in working to prevent opioids from getting into Ohio. Together, they pushed Sherrod’s INTERDICT Act through Congress and signed into law by President Trump, giving law enforcement the tools to intercept opioids and synthetics before they enter our country. Sherrod and Portman are now working on new legislation, the POWER Act, to give local law enforcement officers access to the same fentanyl detection equipment to help them keep these drugs out of Ohio communities. Sherrod has fought to lower the amount of prescription drugs that manufacturers and distributors pump into our healthcare system, and to make their these processes more open and transparent. He has advocated for programs that let people safely dispose of expired or unused prescription drugs to ensure they don’t end up in the hands of someone who could misuse or abuse them.

Investing In and Expanding Treatment

Any long-term solution to ending the opioid crisis must include providing people suffering from addiction and mental health issues with the tools to get their lives back on track. Sherrod supported Governor Kasich’s decision to expand Medicaid, which funds treatment for more than 150,000 Ohioans, and worked with Portman on legislation to grant more Ohioans access to healthcare professionals and facilities. Sherrod knows that for infants and newborns affected by prenatal opioid addiction, treatment is especially critical, which is why he and Senator Portman have fought for measures to give affected newborns the best care available.

Bringing Vital Resources to Ohio Communities

Sherrod is working hard to make sure Ohio’s communities have the funding necessary to adequately address the opioid crisis. He supports a number of proposals, including the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act and the 21st Century Cures Act, that would give local communities the aid they need to effectively fight this epidemic. Sherrod was also a vocal opponent of the administration’s 2018 budget proposal, which called for slashing hundreds of millions of dollars in funding to programs Ohio counts on to combat opioid addiction. And when the White House dragged its feet in declaring the crisis a national emergency, Sherrod held the Administration accountable for their inaction — and applauded them when they finally heeded his call. Senator Brown Is Working To Engage Communities In Awareness And Prevention Sherrod believes that community engagement is crucial to this fight. By holding roundtable discussions with Ohio law enforcement, healthcare professionals, and those affected by the opioid crisis, Sherrod works with community leaders to help raise local awareness and understanding of the epidemic. He has also championed successful legislation that provides opioid prescribers with the training to identify warning signs before addiction occurs.

FIGHTING FOR AGRICULTURAL AND RURAL COMMUNITIES

“Our state’s farms are an important economic engine, and as we work together to move this economy forward, I will continue to fight for the needs of our farmers.”

-Senator Sherrod Brown

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Advocating For Ohio Farmers

Sherrod understands the importance of Ohio’s farming communities—one in seven Ohio jobs depend on agriculture and more than half of Ohio’s land is used for farming. As a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, he’s played a critical role in crafting comprehensive, bipartisan Farm Bills.

Sherrod travels across Ohio to hear directly from farmers and local stakeholders to effectively advocate for them in the Senate. He’s secured a number of legislative victories for Ohio farmers across multiple Farm Bills, including his approach to farm risk management, which Reuters called the “centerpiece” of the 2014 Farm Bill. Sherrod has held roundtables on rural development and farming across the state to ensure that Ohioans’ priorities are represented in the 2018 Farm Bill.

Sherrod has been recognized by a host of leading rural policy and agricultural groups, including the National Farmers Union, which has honored his tireless advocacy with the prestigious “Golden Triangle” award.

Spearheading Efforts For Ohio’s Rural Development

Sherrod fights to expand access to broadband for Ohio’s rural communities, securing more than $2.5 billion for underserved areas so they can compete and thrive in the 21st century.

Sherrod’s work has secured more than $150 million to advance critical rural development programs that support rural businesses, infrastructure projects, and communities in Ohio and across the country.

Protecting Healthcare For Rural Ohioans

Sherrod supports the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and has fought against repeal efforts that would hit rural communities hard. Ohioans living in rural communities have seen significantly expanded healthcare coverage under the ACA, and the already-shrinking pool of rural hospitals could suddenly become even smaller if repeal attempts succeed.

Sherrod continues to fight to give Ohio’s rural communities every possible tool and resource to fight the devastating opioid epidemic. He opposes the administration’s efforts to gut critical opioid and substance abuse programs, and has pressed the White House to give communities the necessary resources to combat this crisis. He led the passage of the bipartisan INTERDICT Act to help border agents intercept opioids as they enter the country and supports better education for doctors on addiction prevention and identification.

EXPANDING ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE

“Instead of repealing the Affordable Care Act, we should be working to improve and expand it so that every Ohioan has access to quality, affordable healthcare.”

-Senator Sherrod Brown

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Supporting and Defending Expansion of Healthcare Coverage

Millions of families across our state and country have benefited from the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Instead of repeating partisan talking points, Sherrod focuses on protecting those who have benefited from the ACA, including more than four million Ohioans who no longer have to worry about hitting lifetime coverage caps, more than three million Ohioans with private healthcare plans that now include access to preventive services, and nearly two million Ohioans with pre-existing conditions.

When Washington Republicans tried to gut the Medicaid expansion that allowed more than 700,000 Ohioans to access low-cost insurance coverage — including 150,000 who struggle with addiction — Sherrod stood with Republicans like Governor John Kasich to fight back. Sherrod has also teamed up with Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) to propose legislation to bring targeted healthcare tax credits to seniors and secure hard-earned coverage for retired miners who sacrificed their health and safety to support their families and power our nation.

Taking on Rising Prescription Drug Prices

Sherrod has always stood with consumers and patients in the fight for fair prescription drug prices. Whether it’s going after price-gouging drug companies or spearheading proposals that would allow Medicare to directly negotiate prescription drugs and increase competition in the pharmaceutical marketplace, Sherrod’s track record shows he’s not afraid to tangle with Big Pharma to make sure Ohioans can afford the prescription drugs they need.

Fighting for Ohio’s Children

Last year’s Republican-led attempt to allow the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) to expire demonstrated how vital it is that Ohio’s children have an advocate like Sherrod in the U.S. Senate. In addition to his relentless fight for CHIP, Sherrod is a strong supporter of policies to fund training for pediatricians and pediatric specialists. He has worked across the aisle with Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) on proposals to create and fully fund a national pediatric research network, standardize care across state borders, and combat sudden childhood deaths.

Championing Affordable Healthcare for Seniors

Sherrod has worked throughout his career to protect and expand Medicare, beating back attacks on this essential program and advocating to lower the eligibility age to 55. He has championed proposals to allow Medicare to directly negotiate prices and increase competition through generic alternatives and to establish free preventive cancer and osteoporosis screenings under Medicare. Reaching across the aisle, Sherrod has worked with Senator Portman to introduce legislation to extend a critical healthcare tax deduction for seniors.

Combating Disease and Addiction

Ohio’s opioid epidemic is putting a huge strain on our families and communities. That’s why Sherrod has teamed up with Senator Portman on legislation to increase access to healthcare professionals and facilities, direct research treatment options, and prevent addiction before it begins. Sherrod is also a consistent advocate for increasing awareness and education to combat diseases from widespread ones like breast cancer to rarer diseases like Zika virus, Ebola, tuberculosis, and sickle cell anemia.

ENSURING QUALITY EDUCATION FOR OUR CHILDREN

“Every student deserves a community that supports their education. I’m troubled by the lack of oversight and transparency of many charter schools -- and will continue pushing for accountability. I will also keep up my efforts to bring critical resources to K-12 schools across Ohio, along with making higher education more accessible to every American.”

-Senator Sherrod Brown

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Supporting Ohio Students

Sherrod’s record is proof of his commitment to Ohio students. He’s consistently voted to protect and expand Head Start and Early Head Start programs, spearheaded efforts for extra funding and staffing for Full-Service Community Schools, and defended federal funding for Ohio schools. He believes they should be pathways to opportunity for all students. He introduced legislation to address inequality in our public schools, and is a strong supporter of the My Brother’s Keeper program, a program launched by President Obama to mentor young African-American men.

Standing Shoulder To Shoulder With Ohio Educators

Ohio educators know that Sherrod has their backs. When Senate Bill 5 threatened to take away educators’ collective bargaining rights, Sherrod stood with teachers, firefighters, police officers, and organized labor to successfully overturn Ohio’s so-called “right-to-work” law. Sherrod has worked with teachers to make sure they’re paid the salaries and benefits they deserve. When teaching jobs were on the line, Sherrod rose to the challenge, fighting for funding to save and create jobs.

Holding Charter Schools Accountable

Oversight, transparency, and accountability are Sherrod’s focus for charter schools. When Sherrod called for additional oversight of Ohio’s charter schools, the Department of Education listened and announced it would only fund high-performing charter schools. Sherrod has also championed legislation to go after fraud and waste in charter schools by increasing community involvement and oversight.

Fighting For 21st-Century Schools

The discussion over infrastructure often ignores the declining state of our schools. Sherrod has introduced legislation that would repair, renovate, and build schools in Ohio and across the country, which would create almost two million jobs. He’s also proposed and helped pass a number of other proposals to bring much-needed aid to school facilities while creating good-paying jobs.

Working To End Bullying

No student should feel unsafe or unwelcome in their school. Sherrod is working to end bullying in the classroom and on the schoolyard. He has repeatedly co-sponsored the Safe Schools Improvement Act, which would require schools to adopt codes of conduct that prohibit bullying based on race, gender, ability, or nationality. Sherrod recognizes that some students are more vulnerable to bullying and discrimination than others. He has participated in the National Day of Silence and joined the “It Gets Better Project” to raise awareness of the bullying experienced by far too many LGBTQ students.

HELPING SMALL BUSINESSES SUCCEED

“Small businesses and manufacturers are the backbone of Ohio’s economy.”

-Senator Sherrod Brown

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Fighting for Lower Taxes on Small Businesses

Sherrod knows that for small business owners, expanding and investing in employees is non-negotiable. He also knows that it can be difficult to cover costs while keeping pace with bigger competitors, which is why he has voted for over $1.3 billion in tax breaks for small businesses.

Sherrod has supported legislation that allows small businesses to stay competitive by writing off R&D costs and investments in business equipment and software. He was a vocal advocate for the Small Business Jobs Act, which the Akron Beacon Journal called “a most worthy response to the recovering yet still fragile economy.”

Sherrod recognizes that small businesses don’t have the time or resources to spend making sense of byzantine paperwork. He co-sponsored the Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act of 2011, which would have cut red tape by updating tax reporting requirements for small businesses.

Leveling the Playing Field for Small Businesses

Since joining Congress, Sherrod has stood up for Ohio’s small businesses by opposing unfair trade deals that allow corporations to send jobs overseas, hollowing out communities and leaving small businesses struggling to compete.

Sherrod voted against NAFTA in 1993 and is playing an active role in the Trump administration’s renegotiation of the agreement to deliver a better deal for Ohio. He stood up to members of his own party in opposing Trade Promotion Authority and the Trans-Pacific Partnership, and led Democrats away from trade deals that hurt workers and small businesses. He has also opposed trade agreements with Central America, Colombia, China, and South Korea.

Sherrod has helped Ohio businesses enter the global marketplace by leading the reauthorization and expansion of the Export-Import Bank, which benefited 226 small businesses in Ohio between 2007 and 2015. He has been a vocal opponent of currency manipulation by foreign countries, which undercuts international trade law and puts American businesses at a disadvantage. Sherrod and Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) wrote a letter to the Department of Labor asking Secretary Wilbur Ross to investigate and crack down on countries caught engaging in unfair practices.

Helping Small Businesses Innovate

Sherrod has worked with members of both parties to expand financing opportunities for small and mid-sized manufacturers, and to reward small businesses that hire more employees and invest in job training and retraining. His bipartisan SECTORS Act worked to match employees skills to existing jobs by requiring that job training programs be designed with input from partnering companies.

Sherrod has worked to create business incubators and innovation hubs around the country to ensure that the America remains a leader in high-tech manufacturing. He worked with Senator Roy Blunt (R-MO) to pass bipartisan legislation to create manufacturing innovation hubs across the country, the first of which was established in Ohio in 2015.

Since 2013, Sherrod has secured more than $17 million in federal grants and loans to support job creation and training in Ohio.

FIGHTING FOR SENIORS

“We have made promises to our seniors that we must honor – Medicare, Social Security, affordable prescription drugs. These men and women have worked their entire lives, taken care of their families, and they deserve a quality of life that reflects that.”

-Senator Sherrod Brown

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Protecting Social Security

Time and time again, Social Security has been attacked by Republicans who have tried to raise the retirement age and privatize the program. These misguided efforts would enrich Wall Street by risking Americans’ savings in the stock market. Sherrod’s position on these attacks is simple: no way. He has consistently voted and spoken out against any attempt to undermine Social Security benefits and deny Americans their hard-earned benefits.

Championing Affordable Healthcare

Sherrod believes seniors should have access to quality, affordable healthcare. He has worked throughout his career to protect and expand Medicare, helping beat back multiple assaults on this essential program and advocating to lower the eligibility age to 55. With the cost of prescription drugs on the rise, Sherrod has championed proposals to allow Medicare to directly negotiate prices and increase competition through generic alternatives. He is also fighting to pass legislation that would establish free preventive cancer and osteoporosis screenings under Medicare.

Reaching across the aisle, Sherrod has worked with Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) to introduce legislation to extend a critical healthcare tax deduction for seniors.

Keeping Promises, Fighting For Retirement Security

During the tax debate, Sherrod promised “a hell of a fight” if Republicans moved forward with their plans to penalize workers with certain retirement savings accounts. Republicans relented, and Sherrod protected millions of Americans from new taxes on the money they put away for retirement.

Sherrod has also introduced a bold plan to stabilize pension funds, whose beneficiaries, through no fault of their own, often face a gap between what they were promised and what they actually receive in retirement. Sherrod will not allow mismanagement by corporate executives and Wall Street fund managers to upend workers’ retirement plans, and he’s committed to making sure promises made are kept. Sherrod was named the co-chair of a bipartisan committee in Congress tasked with developing bipartisan solutions to the pension crisis.

Supporting Strong Consumer Protections For Seniors

Sherrod knows scammers and criminals specifically target seniors. That’s why he strongly supported the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) fight against all shady and illegal financial practices. No one is more dedicated to protecting seniors from financial predators than Senator Sherrod Brown.

LOVE AND RESPECT FOR ALL OHIOANS

“It has been my honor to stand alongside you, fighting to make sure that every Ohioan is treated equally under the law and given the respect they deserve. I will never compromise on these principles and I will continue to work to drive your movement forward.”

-Senator Sherrod Brown

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Fought For Marriage Equality

Long before it was a politically popular position, Sherrod stood with LGBTQ families and couples to fight for full recognition under the law.

He opposed the Defense Of Marriage Act in the 1990s and has consistently fought against legislative efforts to deny LGBTQ Americans the right to marry whomever they love. When the day finally came in 2015, Sherrod rejoiced with millions of Americans as the Supreme Court recognized the rights of LGBTQ couples and families across the nation.

Standing With LGBTQ Servicemembers

Any American who honorably serves our country in uniform should be treated like a patriot. Since the beginning of his career, Sherrod opposed the military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy, which he helped repeal in 2010. Sherrod has co-sponsored legislation to correct military records and reinstate benefits of servicemembers discharged on the basis on their sexual orientation.

When President Trump pushed to ban transgender individuals from the armed services, Sherrod responded forcefully, saying, “I have deep respect and gratitude for anyone who volunteers to serve in our military. We should not turn away anyone who is willing and able to serve this country and help keep America safe.”

Combating Anti-LGBTQ Discrimination

While we have made progress toward equality, it is legal in many states to discriminate against someone based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. Sherrod has led the charge to pass legislation that would expand federal civil rights protections and backed other bills to fight LGBTQ discrimination in housing, the workplace, and around the world.

Advocating For LGBTQ Youth

Sherrod has fought to protect LGBTQ youth because he knows they are especially vulnerable to harassment and discrimination. Not only has he called “conversion therapy” a “fraudulent, unfair, and deceptive” practice, he’s repeatedly moved to outlaw it.

Sherrod has worked to raise awareness of and bring an end to the all-too-common bullying and discrimination that LGBTQ youth face. In 2014, he participated in the National Day of Silence. In 2010 Sherrod joined the “It Gets Better Project” by giving a speech on the Senate floor in memory of LGBTQ teens driven to suicide by bullying, and in 2011 he participated in a video with his colleagues in support of LGBTQ students and youth. Building a more free and equal society begins with helping those who will inherit it, which is why Sherrod has so vigorously advocated for LGBTQ youth.

Reliably Partnering With LGBTQ Organizations And Leaders

Regularly meeting with Ohio and national LGBTQ groups allows Sherrod to listen, learn, and discuss important issues, which makes him a more effective advocate for the LGBTQ community in the U.S. Senate. His reelection has been endorsed by Human Rights Campaign.

MAKING COLLEGE AFFORDABLE

“Student loan debt shouldn’t hold students back for decades after they’ve graduated.”

-Senator Sherrod Brown

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Standing with Ohio Students

An entire generation is drowning in student debt, and Sherrod is committed to getting them relief. He has championed efforts to protect students from predatory student loan providers, called for stronger protections against unfair and abusive lending practices, and backed legislation to allow students and their families to refinance their existing student loan debt. Sherrod is also working to make college more affordable for Ohio families, fighting to expand student loan programs and pushing for tax reforms that would make it easier for middle-class families to afford higher education.

Making college more accessible to veterans and servicemembers is also a top priority for Sherrod. He has worked tirelessly to pass legislation that ensures our men and women in uniform, and their families, have the resources to go to college.

Supporting Ohio Colleges and Universities

Sherrod is proud of Ohio’s higher education system. He consistently works to ensure that our colleges and universities have the resources necessary to continue offering field-leading educational opportunities. Every Ohioan deserves the opportunity to study at a world-class in-state institution. Sherrod has also worked to ensure recognition and resources for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

Standing With Ohio Communities

With Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos making it harder for Ohioans to get a college education, Sherrod is standing with students, educators, and families to fight for accessible, quality higher education. He regularly hosts educator forums and student leadership summits across the state so he can best advocate for those communities and hold the DeVos administration accountable for its anti-student actions.

Fighting Predatory For-Profit Colleges

Sherrod reached across the aisle to build a bipartisan plan that boosted GI benefits and provided relief to veterans who were taken advantage of by failed for-profit institutions. Sherrod has also worked towards ending deceitful marketing practices used by for-profit colleges — including some shamefully aimed at veterans — by holding high-paid executives accountable for their tactics.

Sherrod has been at the forefront of efforts to identify and investigate sham for-profit colleges and recoup losses for students. He is a vocal critic of forced arbitration clauses that make it nearly impossible for students at for-profit colleges to recover their tuition dollars if they’re defrauded or the institution fails.

PRESERVING OUR ENVIRONMENT

“From protecting the Great Lakes from invasive species and toxic algal blooms to promoting a clean energy future, defending clean water and clean air is more important than ever.”

-Senator Sherrod Brown

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Senator Brown Is A Fierce Defender Of Ohio’s Lakes And Waterways

Sherrod is a leader in defending Ohio’s lakes and waterways. Partnering with senators throughout the region, he’s championed the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative to clean up and revitalize these vital water resources, and he joined Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) in a show of bipartisanship to vocally oppose the administration’s efforts to drastically reduce support for the project.

Sherrod knows the devastating effect algal blooms have on lakeshore communities. He has fought for more funding and pushed for more research to better understand their causes and consequences, to help develop new solutions. Partnering with Senator Portman, Sherrod has spearheaded legislation to coordinate federal, state, and local responses to combat Asian carp and other invasive species. The two have worked side by side across party lines to apply consistent pressure to ensure that the Army Corps of Engineers keeps the Cleveland Harbor and shipping channel clean.

Senator Brown Supports Clean Energy Innovation And Job Creation

Ohio has an opportunity to be at the forefront of our growing clean energy economy — that’s why Sherrod supports investing in a clean energy industry that will create good jobs for Ohioans. He’s fought for policies to give manufacturers the tools they need to not only adapt to a changing marketplace, but to shape it and lead it. In turn, strengthening this job-creating field will decrease our dependence on foreign oil and augment our national security.

Sherrod believes innovation across a diverse mix of energy sources is the best path toward a clean-energy economy. He’s supported policies to encourage investment in offshore wind energy, reached across the aisle to promote ethanol and biodiesel fuel, and championed carbon capture technology.

Senator Brown Fights For Environmental Protections

The health of our environment has a direct impact on the health of Ohioans. Sherrod has worked to protect our drinking water and is a strong proponent of increasing funding to prevent, monitor, and eliminate lead poisoning. He has also worked with Senator Portman to protect our water from microcystin, the byproduct of the algal blooms that created the 2014 water crisis in the Toledo area. Furthermore, Sherrod has spoken out against dangerous cuts to the federal budget that would make it nearly impossible to enforce clean air and water laws.

Senator Brown Has Strong Support From Environmental Groups

Sherrod’s record of stewardship and commitment to the environment has earned him a 93% lifetime score from the League Of Conservation Voters. His reelection has been endorsed by the League of Conservation Voters Action Fund and the Natural Resources Defense Council Action Fund.

PROTECTING THOSE WHO PROTECT US

“At a time when it may seem like not much is getting done in Washington, supporting the officers who put their lives on the line each day to protect us—and the families who sacrifice alongside them—is something we can come together on in a bipartisan way.”

-Senator Sherrod Brown

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Fighting To Keep Ohio Safe

Sherrod is committed to addressing the public health and safety crisis that opioids pose to communities across Ohio. His bipartisan INTERDICT Act, which was signed into law by President Trump, gives law enforcement the tools to intercept opioids and block them from entering our country.

Sherrod is also working with Senator Portman on new legislation, the POWER Act, to give local law enforcement officers access to the same fentanyl detection equipment made available through Brown’s INTERDICT Act. This will not only help officers keep these drugs out of Ohio communities, it will also protect them from accidental overdoses on the job.

Sherrod regularly meets with law enforcement, healthcare professionals, and community leaders at roundtable events to help local stakeholders build coalitions and find solutions. He fights for victims of human trafficking, and supports the efforts of local, state, and federal law enforcement to root out this scourge. Inspired by retired Toledo FBI agents, Sherrod spearheaded the passage of additional funding for victims of human trafficking, with a special focus on help for high-risk runaway youth.

Supporting Those In The Line of Duty And Their Families

Sherrod is a loyal ally to law enforcement personnel and their families. When Ohio Senate Bill 5 threatened to strip public safety officers of their collective bargaining rights, Sherrod stood shoulder to shoulder with them and fought back. He knew the fight wasn’t just about wages and benefits—it was about the safety of first responders and their communities. Sherrod also worked to ensure that first responders and their families receive their full Social Security benefits.

Sherrod helped pass “Blue Alert” legislation to help apprehend criminals who committed crimes against on-duty law enforcement officers. He’s also backed measures to help the families of fallen or disabled officers, including providing vital mental health and wellness services for members of law enforcement.

Sherrod has supported numerous efforts to hire and train more officers, including the COPS hiring program that has allowed Ohio law enforcement to expand their force. Sherrod also worked to ensure that officers have access to the tools and equipment they need, including bulletproof vests, body cameras, new vehicles, and other innovative technologies.

SAFEGUARDING CONSUMERS

“The last thing Ohioans need is for politicians to turn back the clock to the days when Wall Street was free to prey on working families, wreck the economy, and hand taxpayers the bill.”

-Senator Sherrod Brown

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Holding Wall Street Accountable

Sherrod played an active role in enacting the Dodd-Frank regulations, standing with students, homeowners, and taxpayers, who demanded a safer financial system after Wall Street caused the Great Recession. He opposes efforts to rollback key parts of the law and has called out the the big banks for their attempts to take us back to the days when Ohioans were on the hook for Wall Street’s reckless bets. Sherrod knows the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is a critical consumer watchdog, and he stood with the agency against the Trump Administration’s efforts to compromise its independence. Sherrod believes the CFPB Director must be a relentless fighter for consumers, not an instrument of Wall Street and payday lenders. He’s also a staunch opponent of financial corporations that use forced arbitration clauses to avoid accountability. These provisions prevent victims their access to court when they’re taken advantage of. Sherrod has spearheaded efforts to give these victims the chance to recover damages and seek the justice that they deserve.

Fighting Identity Theft

Sherrod fought for the more than 145 million Americans who were affected by the Equifax security breach. He demanded answers for the victims and worked to hold the company accountable for its negligence. After Sherrod called for a closer look at the company’s taxpayer-funded government contracts, the IRS announced it would halt its business with Equifax. Standing Up to Predatory Lenders Sherrod has been a tireless advocate for consumers who are targeted and trapped by predatory payday lenders. Payday lenders’ abusive behavior furthers a cycle that prevents consumers from escaping high-interest loans, hurting those who need help the most. Sherrod has worked to provide fair and effective alternatives to the Ohioans who find themselves forced to turn to payday loans to pay for basic necessities like food and housing.

Protecting Consumers from Dangerous Products

Sherrod has a long record of making sure products are safe for consumers. His legislation to apply poison packaging protections to liquid nicotine containers has helped protect children from accidental poisonings. Sherrod has also worked to bring safety warnings to everyday consumer products, including crib bumpers, caffeine, sunblock, and electronic cigarettes.

STANDING UP FOR AMERICAN WORKERS

“We want more trade—Ohio businesses, including our auto supply chain, rely on trade with our neighbors. But trade should happen on a truly level playing field, and that’s not what we have right now.”

-Senator Sherrod Brown

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Opposing Unfair Trade Agreements

For years, Sherrod has spoken out and voted against trade agreements that hollow out American manufacturing communities and put Ohio workers at a disadvantage. He voted against NAFTA and against trade agreements with Central America, Colombia, China, and South Korea.

Sherrod stood up to members of his own party in opposing Trade Promotion Authority and the Trans-Pacific Partnership, and led Democrats in moving away from these harmful deals. He continues to lead bipartisan efforts to secure a better deal for workers, working with the Trump administration on renegotiating of NAFTA.

Sherrod is committed to making sure that those who have seen their livelihoods affected by unfair trade deals don’t get left behind. He has led senators from both parties in calling for full funding for Trade Adjustment Assistance and introduced legislation to expand this critical training and assistance program to service sector employees and workers who lose their jobs to countries like China.

Leveling The Playing Field

Sherrod understands that Ohio workers and manufacturers need an advocate to protect their role in the global marketplace. He has worked with Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) to call for greater scrutiny of and consequences for countries that engage in steel dumping and currency manipulation.

He supports setting steel and aluminum tariffs to ensure that American manufacturers who play by the rules will not be undercut by cheap imports from countries like China. He played a critical role in the Trump Administration’s decision in 2017 to set tariffs that will allow Ohio manufacturers like Whirlpool to hire hundreds more workers.

Sherrod has also worked to help American companies compete overseas. He led the reauthorization and expansion of the Export-Import Bank, which benefited 226 small businesses in Ohio between 2007 and 2015.

Sherrod has also teamed up with Senator Portman to crack down on Chinese currency manipulation. Sherrod has asked Presidents of both parties to work with him to hold China accountable for currency manipulation, and has introduced legislation to treat currency manipulation as an unfair subsidy, which would give Ohio manufacturers and their workers new tools to fight back against Chinese cheating.

Supporting Ohio Manufacturing

Sherrod knows that our competitiveness depends on maintaining our leadership in innovative, high-quality manufacturing.

In 2008, Sherrod fought to save the American auto industry, protecting the livelihood of more than 625,000 Ohioans. Since then, he has worked to help American manufacturers expand and innovate.

Sherrod has secured millions of dollars in investment to create jobs and train workers in Ohio’s manufacturing communities. He has helped create a national network of innovation hubs and business incubators to support Ohio’s growing high-tech manufacturing field and fought to make sure that the jobs created by these innovation zones go to people in the surrounding communities.

As part of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Sherrod worked with Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) to ensure that employers play an active role in workforce development programs, giving workers the skills they need to thrive in the 21st-century economy.

STRENGTHENING OUR NATIONAL SECURITY

“We must continue to vigorously enforce and strengthen sanctions against Russia, to send a message to its leaders and the world that the United States of America will not tolerate efforts to undermine democracy around the world.”

-Senator Sherrod Brown

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Securing Critical National Defense Resources

Sherrod advocates for Ohio’s defense industry, which creates thousands of jobs in the state and provides important equipment to our military. He’s authored and secured numerous federal funding provisions for Ohio that bolster America’s security arsenal, including billions of dollars to Lima’s Joint Systems Manufacturing Center for Abrams Tank and Stryker Vehicle manufacturing, and millions for C-130 upgrades at the Youngstown Air Reserve Station.

Sherrod also champions Ohio’s military installations, and brought sustained investment in jobs and research at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, and major facility improvements to the 180th Fighter Wing in Toledo to execute its Aerospace Control Alert mission.

Standing Tall Against Threats to America’s Security

Sherrod holds international bad actors accountable for their actions. As the ranking member of the Senate Banking Committee, he helped broker the bipartisan comprehensive sanctions package designed to combat Russian, Iranian, and North Korean aggression.

Sherrod has repeatedly called for maintaining significant sanctions on Russia for their invasion of Ukraine, and has advocated for expanding Ukraine’s cybersecurity capacities. He’s consistently supported sanctions to pressure Iran into dissolving their nuclear weapons program, and voted in 2016 to extend Iranian sanctions for an additional 10 years.

Sherrod refuses to allow the North Korean regime to escape punishment for its unconscionable crimes and human rights violations. He introduced legislation to strengthen and expand sanctions, and championed efforts to redesignate the regime a “state sponsor of terrorism” following the death of Otto Warmbier.

Sherrod knows how important our international alliances are to global security and stability. That’s why he worked with Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) to pass a bipartisan affirmation of America’s commitment to NATO’s mission of collective defense.

Working to Defeat Foreign and Domestic Terrorism

Sherrod supports efforts to prevent and respond to acts of terrorism, including ensuring that law enforcement, national security, and other public safety agencies across Ohio have the resources they need to address these threats. He also worked closely with federal, state, and local law enforcement partners to combat domestic terrorism in the wake of the attack in Charlottesville.

Sherrod uses his leadership position on the Senate Banking Committee to work to defeat ISIS through financial sanctions, and supports efforts to combat homegrown recruitment and radicalization.

Supporting Key Allies Like Israel

Senator Sherrod Brown has an unassailable record of support for Israel — a nation he calls “our most important ally in the Middle East.” Since being elected to Congress, Sherrod has repeatedly supported aid to Israel and favored an aggressive stance towards terrorist organizations like Hezbollah and regional threats like Iran. For as long as he’s a U.S. Senator, Sherrod Brown will remain a stalwart ally of Israel.

SUPPORTING THE AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY

“We have to defend the affirmation that black lives matter. In doing so, we acknowledge the disparity between African-American men and women and their white counterparts and the racism that deepens those discrepancies.”

-Senator Sherrod Brown

WHERE SHERROD STANDS:

Fighting for Economic Justice

Sherrod believes hard work needs to pay off for every American. No one should be denied a fair shot because of their race or their gender. Today, too many are. Sherrod is fighting to close the wage gap that puts African-American women and men at a disadvantage. He is pushing to raise the minimum wage to a living wage, protect unions’ ability to organize and bargain, and end abusive practices like tip pooling, which allows employers to keep hard-earned dollars from their employees. Sherrod defends the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, because he knows we cannot close the wealth gap in our country without cracking down on payday lenders and banks that prey on the vulnerable.

Standing Up For Civil Rights

Sherrod is working to expand and protect the right to vote, and to break down barriers to exercising this fundamental right. As Secretary of State, he expanded access to voter registration materials and in Congress, he helped pass the National Voter Registration Act. In the Senate, Sherrod fights back against discriminatory efforts to disenfranchise millions of Americans. He co-sponsored legislation to restore the Voting Rights Act and opposes the “Voter ID” laws that make it harder for people of color, as well as seniors, students, and low-income people to vote.

Sherrod works to strengthen the civil rights of formerly incarcerated Americans by restoring the voting rights of those who have served their time and helping them find their way when they re-enter society. In 2015 and 2017, Sherrod introduced the Fair Chance Act to “ban the box” on federal government job applications. He co-sponsored the Second Chance Reauthorization Act, which invests in affordable housing and job training for the formerly incarcerated.

Committed to Environmental Justice

Building a more just country means ensuring every American has access to a safe and healthy environment. As part of his work to prevent disasters like the ones in Flint and Sebring, Sherrod introduced a law to invest in safe new water infrastructure and to require public officials to inform their communities if they find evidence of lead contamination.

Championing Education

No child should start out behind because of the school they attend. Sherrod is working to invest in our children’s future by expanding Head Start and updating our aging school buildings, creating safe, inclusive spaces for all students. He consistently calls for oversight for the charter schools that too often try to profit at the expense of our kids’ education.

Fighting for Representation

Sherrod knows that our institutions should look like the communities they serve. He helped confirm Judge Benita Y. Pearson, the first African-American woman ever to serve as a federal judge in Ohio. He and Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) investigated the lack of diversity in the private sector and led Congress to propose fairer hiring practices. Sherrod works to make sure his team reflects the diversity of our country and our state — more than a quarter of his office staff identify as people of color and over 20 percent of his campaign team are African-American.

Sherrod supports President Obama’s My Brother’s Keeper initiative because it connects young men of color to teachers and mentors who look like them and share their experience, which makes a difference as they grow and learn. He has helped preserve historic sites, from a stop on the Underground Railroad to the homes of civil rights leaders, that make sure that Ohio’s struggle for justice is written into our national history.

WOMEN’S RIGHTS

“We have made great strides toward a more level playing field for Ohio women. I am proud to have helped pass the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act and been an original cosponsor of the Paycheck Fairness Act. But we still have work to do.”

-Senator Sherrod Brown

WHERE SHERROD STANDS:

Senator Brown Protects Women’s Healthcare

Sherrod believes a woman’s reproductive health decisions are between her and her doctor, and he’s repeatedly opposed efforts to take away that freedom. He has also worked to maintain and expand access to affordable birth control and family planning services, including championing efforts to defeat Republican attacks on Planned Parenthood.

Sherrod stands against the “global gag rule,” and has worked to both repeal the rule permanently and to protect federal funding for NGOs that provide family planning services.

Senator Brown Works To Address Threats To Women’s Safety

Sherrod is a strong supporter of the Violence Against Women Act, voting for its original passage and numerous reauthorizations. He’s also spearheaded legislation to tackle the scourge of human trafficking and get justice for the survivors of these heinous crimes.

Sherrod has advocated for initiatives to address sexual harassment, sexual assault, and rape. He backed proposals to hold powerful industries, as well as Congress, the military, and federal contractors accountable for their roles in these crimes.

Senator Brown Supports Women In The Workplace

Sherrod is committed to closing the gender pay gap and ending gender-based pay discrimination, which costs Ohio women nearly $30 billion every year. He’s co-sponsored all nine attempts to pass the Paycheck Fairness Act and proudly helped pass the Lilly Ledbetter Equal Pay Act, which allows victims of pay discrimination to sue after discovering they have been paid less than men for equal work. Sherrod has also voted for workers to have more paid family, medical, and sick leave benefits to help support women’s economic equality and prosperity.

Senator Brown Defends Access To Comprehensive And Affordable Healthcare

Sherrod has been a staunch defender of the Affordable Care Act, and has resisted efforts to repeal the law and roll back protections that have benefited millions of Ohio women. He’s also a steadfast advocate for breast cancer education and research, and is committed to helping end breast cancer by 2020.

Senator Brown Has Strong Support From Women'

Sherrod consistently earns the support of leading women’s groups around the country. He holds a 100% voting record from Planned Parenthood and NARAL Pro-Choice America since joining the Senate. [36]

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###  Jim Renacci[edit]

Renacci's campaign website stated the following:

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PROTECT LIFE AT EVERY STAGE

Guided by faith, Jim Renacci knows every life is a gift that must be protected at every stage.

Jim Renacci is a pro-life leader who has proudly earned a 100% Right to Life voting record. Ohio families can count on Jim to continue fighting for the unborn as our next U.S. Senator.

Jim Renacci will be the fighter those with disabilities and those suffering from the opioid epidemic need in their corner. We can and should be doing more to end the opioid epidemic in America – especially in Ohio. While serving our families in Congress, Jim led the fight to tackle the crisis, forming an opioid addiction advisory board comprised of recovering addicts, medical professionals and law enforcement officers who are working together to help craft effective solutions.

In the United States Senate, Jim Renacci will continue his unyielding campaign to rid our communities of this crisis and advance policies that help ensures access to treatment and foster the hope and economic opportunity that is so often missing from the lives of those plagued by addiction.

CRACK DOWN ON ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION

As our next Senator, Jim Renacci will remain relentless in his pursuit to address and resolve this urgent and critical issue facing our nation.

Jim Renacci strongly opposes sanctuary cities, as they pose a clear and present danger to our community. Jim will focus on securing the border, working with our president to advance the construction of a wall.

Jim Renacci knows the only way we are going to end illegal immigration is by cutting off the magnets that drive migrants to break into our country. That includes instituting a nationwide E-Verify system, making businesses check their employees are legally allowed to work in our country. Jim will support a merit-based immigration system, to bring the best and brightest from around the world together as they work towards one common goal - strengthening our country.

Jim Renacci has a proven record of cracking down on immigration. To impose stricter penalties on deported felons who re-enter the United States, Jim co-sponsored and voted for Kate’s Law. Jim co-sponsored and voted in support of the No Sanctuary for Criminals Act that holds cities accountable if they fail to follow federal law.

DEFEND OUR SECOND AMENDMENT

Jim Renacci has been endorsed by Ohioans for Concealed Carry and the NRA time and time again.

Jim Renacci is a co-sponsor of legislation to ensure the validity of any state-issued concealed carry license or permit in any other state that allows concealed carry. We do not lose our First Amendment Rights when we travel across state lines, why should we lose our Second Amendment Rights?

With an A Rating from the NRA, Ohio can count on Jim Renacci to defend our constitutional right to bear arms.

FIGHT FOR QUALITY HEALTH CARE

For Jim Renacci, “repeal and replace Obamacare” is more than just a slogan. Jim has seen families pay more for health insurance than they do on their mortgage. He has hugged parents who lost a child to prescription opioids. He has listened to members of our community with disabilities as they tell him about their struggle to find a doctor of their choice.

Enough is enough.

Jim Renacci will ensure we have the ability to make our own decisions when it comes to our healthcare. With Obamacare collapsing from coast to coast, it’s imperative we repeal and replace it with a system that truly works for our families.

Jim Renacci knows we must have an effective replacement, a market-based solution, which allows you to buy health insurance across state lines while driving down pharmaceutical costs.

Medicaid expansion is financially unsustainable and will force Ohio and other states to cut basic and vital state services simply to foot the bill for the program’s exploding costs. As our Senator, Jim will dedicate himself to replacing Obamacare with a patient-centric, market-based system driven by competition and defined by choice, affordability, and access to quality care.

SPARK THE ECONOMY

In 2017, Jim Renacci proudly fought for and helped craft the tax reform legislation that will deliver badly needed tax relief to middle-income families and American businesses. That sweeping tax cut legislation reduced personal taxes on over 80% of Americans and has already allowed businesses across the country to grow and thrive. Thanks to reform, millions of Americans have received bonuses, increased benefits and raises.

As our next Senator, Jim Renacci will continue to promote a pro-growth agenda that leaves more money in the pockets of hard-working Americans and business owners.

While we live in a global economy, unfair trade deals have given foreign trading partners a massive advantage while countless American jobs vanished, particularly in places like our state, which has been hit hard by job and population decline.

Jim Renacci knows we must renegotiate these trade deals. Jim has been proud to stand with President Trump has he seeks to advance an America First agenda.

Too often in the past, trade agreements have placed unfair barriers in the way of U.S. companies looking to sell their goods and services abroad. Trade is vital to our interest, but it must be done fairly and not at the expense of American workers and their families. Jim Renacci will fight to ensure that any trade agreement that comes before the U.S. Senate contains the protections necessary to open foreign markets and give our companies a fair chance to compete in a truly free market.

PROVIDE TOP-NOTCH EDUCATION

Education is the foundation for success. If we want our children to enter the workforce or pursue a higher education, we need them to be prepared.

Ohio needs to make sure higher education is about the students, not professors and administrators. We need to work with education experts and officials to solve the “4 PM – 8 AM Problem,” so our children are ready to learn.

Jim Renacci will not forget about the children living in dysfunctional homes racked by violence, drug and alcohol abuse, and other “strikes” that make it harder for them to tackle their school day. With so many public colleges and universities scattered across our state, Jim will make sure these places serve the purposes for which they were started – educating our children.

The U.S. Department of Education should focus its time and money on serving as a neutral data collector for the states. By gathering data on outcomes, spending, and other key education metrics for public, private, parochial and charter schools, the fifty states can see what is working and what is not working. This will allow each state to compare and compete to get the best outcomes for our kids at the most efficient cost per pupil.

Jim Renacci will be a champion for our students, Jim will fight to get education funding for our schools, making it possible for school districts to make the right decisions when it comes to curriculum, testing, and teacher evaluations, without interference or mandates from bureaucrats in Washington.

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—Jim Renacci for U.S. Senate[38]

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## Other 2018 statewide elections[edit]

See also: States with both gubernatorial and U.S. Senate elections in 2018

This race took place in one of twenty-two states that held elections for both governor and U.S. Senate in 2018.

A table of where these elections occurred, the names of incumbents prior to the 2018 elections, and links to our coverage of these races can be viewed by clicking "[show]" on the banner below:

States holding both Gubernatorial and Senate elections in 2018

State  |  Incumbent Governor  |  Open Seat?  |  Incumbent Senator  |  Open Seat?
Arizona  |  Doug Ducey |  No |  Jeff Flake |  Yes
California  |  Jerry Brown |  Yes |  Dianne Feinstein |  No
Connecticut  |  Dan Malloy |  Yes |  Chris Murphy |  No
Florida  |  Rick Scott |  Yes |  Bill Nelson |  No
Hawaii  |  David Ige |  No |  Mazie Hirono |  No
Maine  |  Paul LePage |  Yes |  Angus King |  No
Maryland  |  Larry Hogan |  No |  Ben Cardin |  No
Massachusetts  |  Charlie Baker |  No |  Elizabeth Warren |  No
Michigan  |  Rick Snyder |  Yes |  Debbie Stabenow |  No
Minnesota  |  Mark Dayton |  Yes |  Amy Klobuchar |  No
Nebraska  |  Pete Ricketts |  No |  Deb Fischer |  No
Nevada  |  Brian Sandoval |  Yes |  Dean Heller |  No
New Mexico  |  Susana Martinez |  Yes |  Martin Heinrich |  No
New York  |  Andrew Cuomo |  No |  Kirsten Gillibrand |  No
Ohio  |  John Kasich |  Yes |  Sherrod Brown |  No
Pennsylvania  |  Tom Wolf |  No |  Bob Casey, Jr. |  No
Rhode Island  |  Gina Raimondo |  No |  Sheldon Whitehouse |  No
Tennessee  |  Bill Haslam |  Yes |  Bob Corker |  Yes
Texas  |  Greg Abbott |  No |  Ted Cruz |  No
Vermont  |  Phil Scott |  No |  Bernie Sanders |  No
Wisconsin  |  Scott Walker |  No |  Tammy Baldwin |  No
Wyoming  |  Matt Mead |  Yes |  John Barrasso |  No

## Pivot Counties[edit]

See also: Pivot Counties by state

Nine of 88 Ohio counties—10.2 percent—are Pivot Counties. Pivot Counties are counties that voted for Barack Obama (D) in 2008 and 2012 and for Donald Trump (R) in 2016. Altogether, the nation had 206 Pivot Counties, with most being concentrated in upper midwestern and northeastern states.

Counties won by Trump in 2016 and Obama in 2012 and 2008

County  |  Trump margin of victory in 2016  |  Obama margin of victory in 2012  |  Obama margin of victory in 2008
Ashtabula County, Ohio | 18.80% | 12.78% | 13.54%
Erie County, Ohio | 9.48% | 12.29% | 13.86%
Montgomery County, Ohio | 0.73% | 4.62% | 6.22%
Ottawa County, Ohio | 19.51% | 4.30% | 6.24%
Portage County, Ohio | 9.87% | 5.52% | 8.99%
Sandusky County, Ohio | 22.58% | 2.71% | 4.64%
Stark County, Ohio | 17.17% | 0.47% | 5.46%
Trumbull County, Ohio | 6.22% | 23.00% | 22.43%
Wood County, Ohio | 7.99% | 4.84% | 7.13%

In the 2016 presidential election, Donald Trump (R) won Ohio with 51.7 percent of the vote. Hillary Clinton (D) received 43.6 percent. In presidential elections between 1900 and 2016, Ohio cast votes for the winning presidential candidate 93.3 percent of the time (28 out of 30 elections), more than any other state in the country. In that same time frame, Ohio supported Republican candidates for president more often than Democratic candidates, 60 to 40 percent. Between 2000 and 2016, Ohio voted for the winning presidential candidate in every election.

#### Presidential results by legislative district[edit]

The following table details results of the 2012 and 2016 presidential elections by state House districts in Ohio. Click [show] to expand the table. The "Obama," "Romney," "Clinton," and "Trump" columns describe the percent of the vote each presidential candidate received in the district. The "2012 Margin" and "2016 Margin" columns describe the margin of victory between the two presidential candidates in those years. The "Party Control" column notes which party held that seat heading into the 2018 general election. Data on the results of the 2012 and 2016 presidential elections broken down by state legislative districts was compiled by Daily Kos.[39][40]

In 2012, Barack Obama (D) won 39 out of 99 state House districts in Ohio with an average margin of victory of 35.7 points. In 2016, Hillary Clinton (D) won 33 out of 99 state House districts in Ohio with an average margin of victory of 34 points. Clinton won seven districts controlled by Republicans heading into the 2018 elections.

In 2012, Mitt Romney (R) won 60 out of 99 state House districts in Ohio with an average margin of victory of 17.4 points. In 2016, Donald Trump (R) won 66 out of 99 state House districts in Ohio with an average margin of victory of 28.3 points. Trump won seven districts controlled by Democrats heading into the 2018 elections.

2016 presidential results by state House district

District |  Obama |  Romney |  2012 Margin |  Clinton |  Trump |  2016 Margin |  Party Control
1 | 38.79% | 59.24% | R+20.5 | 30.29% | 65.04% | R+34.7 | R
2 | 39.31% | 58.68% | R+19.4 | 29.22% | 66.46% | R+37.2 | R
3 | 51.29% | 46.45% | D+4.8 | 42.61% | 50.69% | R+8.1 | R
4 | 37.14% | 61.16% | R+24 | 29.02% | 66.54% | R+37.5 | R
5 | 43.04% | 54.83% | R+11.8 | 26.99% | 68.78% | R+41.8 | R
6 | 47.63% | 51.35% | R+3.7 | 49.34% | 47.10% | D+2.2 | R
7 | 47.89% | 50.80% | R+2.9 | 43.80% | 52.04% | R+8.2 | R
8 | 81.58% | 17.75% | D+63.8 | 81.13% | 16.64% | D+64.5 | D
9 | 85.23% | 14.11% | D+71.1 | 86.73% | 10.91% | D+75.8 | D
10 | 89.62% | 9.61% | D+80 | 85.79% | 11.52% | D+74.3 | D
11 | 88.72% | 10.64% | D+78.1 | 83.99% | 13.93% | D+70.1 | D
12 | 84.03% | 15.46% | D+68.6 | 82.01% | 15.91% | D+66.1 | D
13 | 76.21% | 22.24% | D+54 | 72.94% | 22.56% | D+50.4 | D
14 | 63.03% | 35.54% | D+27.5 | 53.61% | 42.03% | D+11.6 | D
15 | 59.18% | 39.28% | D+19.9 | 48.53% | 46.89% | D+1.6 | D
16 | 49.37% | 49.54% | R+0.2 | 50.78% | 45.09% | D+5.7 | R
17 | 61.41% | 36.78% | D+24.6 | 53.34% | 41.75% | D+11.6 | D
18 | 70.04% | 27.78% | D+42.3 | 73.61% | 20.76% | D+52.8 | D
19 | 47.99% | 50.56% | R+2.6 | 51.84% | 42.94% | D+8.9 | R
20 | 57.45% | 41.22% | D+16.2 | 54.13% | 41.35% | D+12.8 | D
21 | 48.03% | 50.52% | R+2.5 | 54.17% | 40.64% | D+13.5 | R
22 | 65.70% | 32.50% | D+33.2 | 67.15% | 27.74% | D+39.4 | D
23 | 48.63% | 49.65% | R+1 | 44.07% | 50.55% | R+6.5 | R
24 | 48.32% | 50.18% | R+1.9 | 52.82% | 42.02% | D+10.8 | R
25 | 84.94% | 13.90% | D+71 | 82.21% | 14.45% | D+67.8 | D
26 | 82.21% | 16.89% | D+65.3 | 78.59% | 18.45% | D+60.1 | D
27 | 37.72% | 60.95% | R+23.2 | 44.19% | 50.48% | R+6.3 | R
28 | 47.68% | 51.09% | R+3.4 | 49.74% | 45.54% | D+4.2 | R
29 | 36.38% | 61.99% | R+25.6 | 32.63% | 63.29% | R+30.7 | R
30 | 29.86% | 68.57% | R+38.7 | 29.47% | 65.80% | R+36.3 | R
31 | 68.65% | 29.81% | D+38.8 | 69.01% | 26.01% | D+43 | D
32 | 77.38% | 21.44% | D+55.9 | 76.98% | 19.40% | D+57.6 | D
33 | 74.59% | 24.41% | D+50.2 | 74.33% | 22.24% | D+52.1 | D
34 | 77.67% | 21.29% | D+56.4 | 74.56% | 22.10% | D+52.5 | D
35 | 65.71% | 32.53% | D+33.2 | 54.68% | 40.82% | D+13.9 | D
36 | 51.22% | 47.16% | D+4.1 | 43.84% | 51.40% | R+7.6 | R
37 | 48.21% | 50.59% | R+2.4 | 48.22% | 47.58% | D+0.6 | R
38 | 45.12% | 53.31% | R+8.2 | 39.47% | 56.20% | R+16.7 | R
39 | 83.01% | 15.69% | D+67.3 | 77.40% | 18.70% | D+58.7 | D
40 | 42.26% | 56.01% | R+13.7 | 37.44% | 58.22% | R+20.8 | R
41 | 41.76% | 56.43% | R+14.7 | 41.26% | 53.19% | R+11.9 | R
42 | 37.30% | 61.04% | R+23.7 | 34.78% | 60.50% | R+25.7 | R
43 | 52.03% | 46.30% | D+5.7 | 44.83% | 51.71% | R+6.9 | R
44 | 85.18% | 13.57% | D+71.6 | 78.27% | 17.63% | D+60.6 | D
45 | 67.48% | 30.35% | D+37.1 | 54.70% | 38.87% | D+15.8 | D
46 | 61.17% | 36.89% | D+24.3 | 51.98% | 42.46% | D+9.5 | D
47 | 44.22% | 54.03% | R+9.8 | 39.17% | 55.41% | R+16.2 | R
48 | 45.37% | 52.95% | R+7.6 | 38.85% | 56.51% | R+17.7 | R
49 | 63.88% | 33.96% | D+29.9 | 50.58% | 44.46% | D+6.1 | D
50 | 42.15% | 56.06% | R+13.9 | 32.22% | 63.32% | R+31.1 | R
51 | 39.52% | 58.86% | R+19.3 | 34.67% | 60.85% | R+26.2 | R
52 | 32.15% | 66.62% | R+34.5 | 34.41% | 61.10% | R+26.7 | R
53 | 37.68% | 60.48% | R+22.8 | 31.90% | 64.04% | R+32.1 | R
54 | 33.88% | 64.77% | R+30.9 | 35.15% | 59.94% | R+24.8 | R
55 | 54.00% | 44.36% | D+9.6 | 46.06% | 49.11% | R+3 | R
56 | 66.42% | 31.87% | D+34.5 | 56.04% | 39.48% | D+16.6 | D
57 | 45.16% | 52.88% | R+7.7 | 33.67% | 61.31% | R+27.6 | R
58 | 77.98% | 20.84% | D+57.1 | 63.99% | 32.77% | D+31.2 | D
59 | 51.32% | 47.23% | D+4.1 | 39.03% | 57.44% | R+18.4 | D
60 | 53.77% | 44.35% | D+9.4 | 43.53% | 51.59% | R+8.1 | D
61 | 44.47% | 54.03% | R+9.6 | 37.08% | 58.60% | R+21.5 | R
62 | 27.91% | 70.65% | R+42.7 | 24.13% | 71.55% | R+47.4 | R
63 | 60.72% | 37.58% | D+23.1 | 44.17% | 51.91% | R+7.7 | D
64 | 59.27% | 38.87% | D+20.4 | 44.19% | 51.55% | R+7.4 | D
65 | 31.46% | 66.93% | R+35.5 | 28.92% | 66.19% | R+37.3 | R
66 | 33.65% | 64.53% | R+30.9 | 23.17% | 73.04% | R+49.9 | R
67 | 38.37% | 60.33% | R+22 | 39.82% | 55.21% | R+15.4 | R
68 | 36.74% | 61.59% | R+24.9 | 34.19% | 61.06% | R+26.9 | R
69 | 41.18% | 57.12% | R+15.9 | 35.30% | 60.15% | R+24.9 | R
70 | 39.57% | 58.40% | R+18.8 | 28.98% | 66.22% | R+37.2 | R
71 | 44.17% | 53.76% | R+9.6 | 36.24% | 58.84% | R+22.6 | R
72 | 41.74% | 56.02% | R+14.3 | 26.53% | 69.18% | R+42.6 | R
73 | 38.72% | 59.60% | R+20.9 | 37.58% | 56.86% | R+19.3 | R
74 | 39.24% | 59.00% | R+19.8 | 29.26% | 66.33% | R+37.1 | R
75 | 55.14% | 42.80% | D+12.3 | 45.12% | 49.88% | R+4.8 | D
76 | 40.16% | 58.30% | R+18.1 | 36.58% | 59.26% | R+22.7 | R
77 | 42.94% | 55.55% | R+12.6 | 36.83% | 58.45% | R+21.6 | R
78 | 43.27% | 54.75% | R+11.5 | 27.72% | 67.97% | R+40.3 | R
79 | 50.25% | 48.15% | D+2.1 | 39.71% | 55.79% | R+16.1 | R
80 | 30.58% | 67.60% | R+37 | 23.49% | 72.12% | R+48.6 | R
81 | 36.13% | 61.79% | R+25.7 | 23.47% | 71.04% | R+47.6 | R
82 | 35.40% | 62.61% | R+27.2 | 23.64% | 71.47% | R+47.8 | R
83 | 35.44% | 62.41% | R+27 | 25.53% | 68.92% | R+43.4 | R
84 | 22.84% | 75.48% | R+52.6 | 15.84% | 80.56% | R+64.7 | R
85 | 34.91% | 63.23% | R+28.3 | 23.23% | 72.46% | R+49.2 | R
86 | 40.44% | 57.59% | R+17.2 | 29.69% | 64.99% | R+35.3 | R
87 | 37.79% | 59.89% | R+22.1 | 23.50% | 71.42% | R+47.9 | R
88 | 48.08% | 49.40% | R+1.3 | 33.72% | 59.59% | R+25.9 | R
89 | 53.82% | 44.44% | D+9.4 | 40.79% | 54.12% | R+13.3 | R
90 | 45.61% | 52.45% | R+6.8 | 28.10% | 68.50% | R+40.4 | R
91 | 37.47% | 60.53% | R+23.1 | 23.48% | 72.83% | R+49.3 | R
92 | 44.40% | 54.02% | R+9.6 | 30.49% | 65.30% | R+34.8 | R
93 | 38.50% | 59.36% | R+20.9 | 22.81% | 73.57% | R+50.8 | R
94 | 52.86% | 44.54% | D+8.3 | 41.52% | 53.47% | R+12 | R
95 | 39.50% | 58.11% | R+18.6 | 24.30% | 71.52% | R+47.2 | R
96 | 47.46% | 50.40% | R+2.9 | 29.81% | 66.31% | R+36.5 | D
97 | 45.24% | 52.60% | R+7.4 | 29.04% | 66.33% | R+37.3 | R
98 | 40.54% | 57.23% | R+16.7 | 27.38% | 67.61% | R+40.2 | R
99 | 52.60% | 45.25% | D+7.4 | 37.09% | 58.30% | R+21.2 | D
Total | 50.67% | 47.69% | D+3 | 43.69% | 51.84% | R+8.2 | \-
Source: Daily Kos

## Election history[edit]

### 2016[edit]

See also: United States Senate election in Ohio, 2016

In one of Ballotpedia’s races to watch, incumbent Sen. Rob Portman (R) won re-election, defeating former Ohio Governor Ted Strickland (D), Joseph DeMare (G), Thomas William Connors (I), and Scott Rupert (I) in the general election on November 8, 2016.

In his victory speech, Portman said, “Americans don’t want to just rewind the tape and live through four more years of the same tired and self-defeating routine. They expect better...we are capable of better. There will never be a better moment than now to stop the dysfunction in Washington and find that common ground.”[41]

Portman ran a solid campaign in Ohio by focusing on local issues and avoiding much of the drama of the presidential election, while Strickland was hurt by controversial comments that he had to apologize for and by a lack of funding.[42][43]

The Wall Street Journal predicted that Portman’s get out the vote effort in Ohio would provide “reverse political coattails, with big stakes for Mr. Trump. Ohio has backed the presidential winners in the past 13 elections, and no Republican in modern history has won the White House without capturing Ohio.” Portman did indeed help Trump secure victory in Ohio. Portman won 58.3 percent of the vote, while Trump won 52.1 percent, a 6.2 percent difference.[44]

U.S. Senate, Ohio General Election, 2016

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Republican  | Rob Portman Incumbent | 58% | 3,118,567
| Democratic  |  Ted Strickland  | 37.2% | 1,996,908
| Independent  |  Thomas William Connors  | 1.7% | 93,041
| Green  |  Joseph DeMare  | 1.6% | 88,246
| Independent  |  Scott Rupert  | 1.4% | 77,291
| N/A  |  Write-in  | 0% | 111
Total Votes | 5,374,164
Source: Ohio Secretary of State

U.S. Senate Republican Primary, 2016

Candidate | Vote % | Votes
Rob Portman Incumbent | 82.2% | 1,336,686
Don Elijah Eckhart  | 17.8% | 290,268
Total Votes | 1,626,954
Source: Ohio Secretary of State

U.S. Senate Democratic Primary, 2016

Candidate | Vote % | Votes
Ted Strickland | 65% | 742,676
P.G. Sittenfeld  | 22.3% | 254,232
Kelli Prather  | 12.7% | 144,945
Total Votes | 1,141,853
Source: Ohio Secretary of State

### 2012[edit]

See also: United States Senate elections in Ohio, 2012

On November 6, 2012, incumbent Sherrod Brown (D) won re-election to the United States Senate. He defeated Josh Mandel (R) and Scott Rupert (I) in the general election.

U.S. Senate, Ohio General Election, 2012

Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes
| Democratic  | Sherrod Brown Incumbent | 50.7% | 2,762,690
| Republican  |  Josh Mandel  | 44.7% | 2,435,712
| Independent  |  Scott Rupert  | 4.6% | 250,616
Total Votes | 5,449,018
Source: Ohio Secretary of State "Official Election Results, 2012 General Election"

## Wave election analysis[edit]

See also: Wave elections (1918-2016)

The term wave election is frequently used to describe an election cycle in which one party makes significant electoral gains. How many seats would Republicans have had to lose for the 2018 midterm election to be considered a wave election?

Ballotpedia examined the results of the 50 election cycles that occurred between 1918 and 2016—spanning from President Woodrow Wilson's (D) second midterm in 1918 to Donald Trump's (R) first presidential election in 2016. We define wave elections as the 20 percent of elections in that period resulting in the greatest seat swings against the president's party.

Applying this definition to U.S. Senate elections, we found that Republicans needed to lose seven seats for 2018 to qualify as a wave election.

The chart below shows the number of seats the president's party lost in the 10 U.S. Senate waves from 1918 to 2016. Click here to read the full report.

U.S. Senate wave elections

Year | President | Party | Election type | Senate seats change | Senate majority[45]
1932 | Hoover | R | Presidential | -13 | D (flipped)
1958 | Eisenhower | R | Second midterm | -12 | D
1946 | Truman | D | First midterm | -10 | R (flipped)
1980 | Carter | D | Presidential | -9 | R (flipped)
2014 | Obama | D | Second midterm | -9 | R (flipped)
1942 | Roosevelt | D | Third midterm | -8 | D
2008 | George W. Bush | D | Presidential | -8 | D
1926 | Coolidge | R | First midterm[46] | -7 | R
1930 | Hoover | R | First midterm | -7 | R
1986 | Reagan | R | Second midterm | -7 | D (flipped)

## State overview[edit]

### Partisan control[edit]

This section details the partisan control of federal and state positions in Ohio heading into the 2018 elections.

#### Congressional delegation[edit]

* Following the 2016 elections, Democrats and Republicans each held one U.S. Senate seat in Ohio.
* Republicans held 11 of 16 U.S. House seats in Ohio.

#### State executives[edit]

* As of May 2018, Republicans held six out of six elected state executive positions.
* The governor of Ohio was Republican John Kasich.

#### State legislature[edit]

* Republicans controlled both chambers of the Ohio General Assembly. They had a 23-9 majority in the state Senate and a 66-32 majority in the state House.

#### Trifecta status[edit]

* Ohio was under Republican trifecta control since the governor was a Republican and both chambers of the Ohio General Assembly were under Republican control.

### 2018 elections[edit]

See also: Ohio elections, 2018

Ohio held elections for the following positions in 2018:

* One U.S. Senate seat
* 16 U.S. House seats
* Governor and lieutenant governor
* Five other state executive offices
* 17 out of 33 state Senate seats
* 99 state House seats
* Two of seven state Supreme Court seats
* Municipal elections in Cuyahoga, Fairfield, Franklin, Hamilton, and Lucas counties, as well as the city of Toledo

### Demographics[edit]

Demographic data for Ohio

| Ohio| U.S.
Total population:| 11,605,090| 316,515,021
Land area (sq mi):| 40,861| 3,531,905
Race and ethnicity**
White:| 82.4%| 73.6%
Black/African American:| 12.2%| 12.6%
Asian:| 1.9%| 5.1%
Native American:| 0.2%| 0.8%
Pacific Islander:| 0%| 0.2%
Two or more:| 2.5%| 3%
Hispanic/Latino:| 3.4%| 17.1%
Education
High school graduation rate:| 89.1%| 86.7%
College graduation rate:| 26.1%| 29.8%
Income
Median household income:| $49,429| $53,889
Persons below poverty level:| 19.6%| 11.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, "American Community Survey" (5-year estimates 2010-2015)
Click here for more information on the 2020 census and here for more on its impact on the redistricting process in Ohio.

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**Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here.

As of July 2017, Ohio had a population of 11,700,000 people, with its three largest cities being Columbus (pop. est. 860,000), Cleveland (pop. est. 390,000), and Cincinnati (pop. est. 300,000).[47][48]

## State election history[edit]

This section provides an overview of federal and state elections in Ohio from 2000 to 2016. All data comes from the Ohio Secretary of State.

### Historical elections[edit]

#### Presidential elections, 2000-2016[edit]

This chart shows the results of the presidential election in Ohio every year from 2000 to 2016.

Election results (President of the United States), Ohio 2000-2016

Year  |  First-place candidate  |  First-place candidate votes (%)  |  Second-place candidate  |  Second-place candidate votes (%)  |  Margin of victory (%)
2016  |  Donald Trump |  52.1%  |  Hillary Clinton |  43.5%  |  8.6%
2012  |  Barack Obama |  50.7%  |  Mitt Romney |  47.7%  |  3.0%
2008  |  Barack Obama |  51.5%  |  John McCain |  46.9%  |  4.6%
2004  |  George W. Bush |  50.8%  |  John Kerry |  48.7%  |  2.1%
2000  |  George W. Bush |  50.0%  |  Al Gore |  46.5%  |  3.5%

#### U.S. Senate elections, 2000-2016[edit]

This chart shows the results of U.S. Senate races in Ohio from 2000 to 2016. Every state has two Senate seats, and each seat goes up for election every six years. The terms of the seats are staggered so that roughly one-third of the seats are up every two years.

Election results (U.S. Senator), Ohio 2000-2016

Year  |  First-place candidate  |  First-place candidate votes (%)  |  Second-place candidate  |  Second-place candidate votes (%)  |  Margin of victory (%)
2016  |  Rob Portman |  58.0%  |  Ted Strickland |  37.2%  |  20.8%
2012  |  Sherrod Brown |  50.7%  |  Josh Mandel |  44.7%  | 6.0%
2010  |  Rob Portman |  56.8%  |  Lee Fisher |  39.4%  |  17.4%
2006  |  Sherrod Brown |  56.2%  |  Mike DeWine |  43.8%  | 12.4%
2004  |  George Voinovich |  63.9%  |  Eric Fingerhut |  36.1%  |  27.8%
2000  |  Mike DeWine |  59.9%  |  Ted Celeste |  35.9%  |  24.0%

#### Gubernatorial elections, 2000-2016[edit]

This chart shows the results of the four gubernatorial elections held between 2000 and 2016. Gubernatorial elections are held every four years in Ohio.

Election results (Governor), Ohio 2000-2016

Year  |  First-place candidate  |  First-place candidate votes (%)  |  Second-place candidate  |  Second-place candidate votes (%)  |  Margin of victory (%)
2014  |  John Kasich |  63.6%  |  Ed Fitzgerald |  33.0%  |  30.6%
2010  |  John Kasich |  49.0%  |  Ted Strickland |  47.0%  |  2.0%
2006  |  Ted Strickland |  60.5%  |  Ken Blackwell |  36.6%  |  23.9%
2002  |  Robert Taft |  57.8%  |  Tim Hagan |  38.3%  |  19.5%

#### Congressional delegation, 2000-2016[edit]

This chart shows the number of Democrats and Republicans who were elected to represent Ohio in the U.S. House from 2000 to 2016. Elections for U.S. House seats are held every two years.

Congressional delegation, Ohio 2000-2016

Year  |  Republicans  |  Republicans (%)  |  Democrats  |  Democrats (%)  |  Balance of power
2016  |  12 |  75.0%  |  4 |  25.0%  | R+8
2014  |  12 |  75.0%  |  4 |  25.0%  | R+8
2012  |  12 |  75.0%  |  4 |  25.0%  | R+8
2010  |  13 |  72.2%  |  5 |  27.8%  | R+8
2008  |  8 |  44.4%  |  10 |  55.6%  | D+2
2006  |  11 |  61.1%  |  7 |  38.9%  | R+4
2004  |  12 |  66.7%  |  6 |  33.3%  | R+6
2002  |  12 |  66.7%  |  6 |  33.3%  | R+6
2000  |  11 |  57.9%  |  8 |  42.1%  | R+3

#### Trifectas, 1992-2017[edit]

A state government trifecta occurs when one party controls both chambers of the state legislature and the governor's office.

Ohio Party Control: 1992-2021
No Democratic trifectas • Twenty-three years of Republican trifectas
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## See also[edit]

* United States House of Representatives elections in Ohio, 2018
* United States Senate elections, 2018
* Sherrod Brown
* United States Senate election in Ohio (May 8, 2018 Democratic primary)
* United States Senate election in Ohio (May 8, 2018 Republican primary)

## Footnotes[edit]

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Britannica, "Sherrod Brown,' accessed September 25, 2018
2. ↑ Cite error: Invalid `<ref>` tag; no text was provided for refs named `inthe`
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Sherrod Brown for U.S. Senate, "Issues," accessed September 25, 2018
4. ↑ Sherrod Brown for Senate, "FROM THE ARCHIVES: THE FIGHT AGAINST S.B. 5 — SHERROD BROWN BACKS REPEAL OF SB 5 IN SPEECH TO FOP," accessed September 25, 2018
5. ↑ Government Publishing Office, "Congressional Directory," accessed September 25
6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Jim Renacci for U.S. Senate," "Issues," accessed September 25, 2018
7. ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Outside Spending," accessed September 22, 2015
8. ↑ OpenSecrets.org, "Total Outside Spending by Election Cycle, All Groups," accessed September 22, 2015
9. ↑ National Review.com, "Why the Media Hate Super PACs," November 6, 2015
10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 Dayton Daily News, "Outside groups spending millions supporting Sen. Brown this year," October 28, 2018
11. ↑ FEC, "Independent Expenditures," accessed October 10, 2018
12. ↑ Politico, "Countdown to Scott campaign launch," April 9, 2018
13. ↑ CNN, "First on CNN: Planned Parenthood to target 8 states, spend $20 million as part of midterm battle plan," March 1, 2018
14. ↑ Politico, "Playbook," accessed January 10, 2018
15. ↑ YouTube, "Senate Leadership Fund: 'Taxes'," January 8, 2018
16. ↑ Open Secrets, "Independent Expenditures:Stars and Stripes PAC," accessed September 25, 2018
17. ↑ Inside Elections also uses Tilt ratings to indicate an even smaller advantage and greater competitiveness.
18. ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Nathan Gonzalez," April 19, 2018
19. ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Kyle Kondik," April 19, 2018
20. ↑ Amee LaTour, "Email correspondence with Charlie Cook," April 22, 2018
21. ↑ The Canton Repository, "Editorial: Sherrod Brown for U.S. Senate," October 31, 2018
22. ↑ The Chronicle-Telegram, "ELECTIONS ENDORSEMENT: Sherrod Brown for U.S. Senate," November 2, 2018
23. ↑ Toledo Blade, "Return Sherrod Brown to the Senate," October 28, 2018
24. ↑ Cincinnati Enquirer, "While dealing with French politics, Trump's mind wanders to Jim Renacci and Ohio," April 24, 2018
25. ↑ Cincinnati Enquirer, "Ohio Senate race: Sherrod Brown and Jim Renacci get in final digs at last debate," October 26, 2018
26. ↑ Cleveland.com, "Sherrod Brown, Jim Renacci continue to trash each other during Ohio's second U.S. Senate debate," October 20, 2018
27. ↑ Cleveland.com, "First debate for Ohio senator: Watch live as Sherrod Brown and Jim Renacci face off in Cleveland tonight," October 15, 2018
28. ↑ News 5 Cleveland, "WATCH LIVE: Former Vice President Joe Biden in town to rally Ohio Democrats," November 3, 2018
29. ↑ Cleveland.com, "During Ohio campaign stop, Eric Trump says his father is '100 percent on the ballot' in Tuesday midterms," November 2, 2018
30. ↑ Mansfield News Journal, "Hundreds hear Vice President Pence speak at Mansfield rally," October 31, 2018
31. ↑ WKYC, "SIGHTS & SOUNDS - President Trump's rally at the I-X Center," November 5, 2018
32. ↑ WVXU, "Trump Rallies GOP Base In Lebanon," October 12, 2018
33. ↑ New York Times, "Kavanaugh Is Sworn In After Close Confirmation Vote in Senate Video," October 6, 2018
34. ↑ Cleveland.com, "Sen. Sherrod Brown criticizes Brett Kavanaugh's record, FBI investigation: Watch his speech," October 6, 2018
35. ↑ [0=68.ARBGvyQZ4tSZ_D6T01ZVfGLS00MfgMZHYhL_MRgT0RnNj5gZWPbVkfRJjTDIEPCo-qaemvJ6haT9Vh3uOTDuiNNn12g6nADg2wGenQ6-vxeYlsLQN816_zKPpYKyg4JfWgIwf-uMqa9QPiVEtUjvqIwaAqGZKJqrrGzMCCD5k6oIYASelg3IbBo&__tn__=-R Facebook, "Jim Renacci," October 6, 2018]
36. ↑ 36.0 36.1 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
37. ↑ "Issues," accessed September 25, 2018
38. ↑ "Issues," accessed September 25, 2018
39. ↑ Daily Kos, "Daily Kos Elections' statewide election results by congressional and legislative districts," July 9, 2013
40. ↑ Daily Kos, "Daily Kos Elections' 2016 presidential results for congressional and legislative districts," February 6, 2017
41. ↑ The Columbus Dispatch, "Portman win in Ohio helps GOP keep control of U.S. Senate," accessed November 15, 2016
42. ↑ Real Clear Politics, "Ohio Senate - Portman vs. Strickland," accessed October 17, 2016
43. ↑ Cleveland.com, "Ted Strickland reports best fundraising quarter despite faltering campaign," accessed October 17, 2016
44. ↑ The Wall Street Journal, "Rob Portman May Provide Reverse Coattails for Donald Trump in Ohio," accessed October 17, 2016
45. ↑ Denotes the party that had more seats in the U.S. House following the election.
46. ↑ Calvin Coolidge's (R) first term began in August 1923 after the death of President Warren Harding (R), who was first elected in 1920. Before he had his first midterm in 1926, Coolidge was re-elected as president in 1924.
47. ↑ United States Census Bureau, "QuickFacts - Ohio," accessed April 4, 2018
48. ↑ Ohio Demographics, "Ohio Cities by Population," accessed April 4, 2018

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Ohio's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Sherrod Brown (D)

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Representatives

District 1

Steve Chabot (R)

District 2

Brad Wenstrup (R)

District 3

Joyce Beatty (D)

District 4

Jim Jordan (R)

District 5

Bob Latta (R)

District 6

Bill Johnson (R)

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Bob Gibbs (R)

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Warren Davidson (R)

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Marcy Kaptur (D)

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Michael Turner (R)

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Shontel Brown (D)

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Troy Balderson (R)

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Tim Ryan (D)

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David Joyce (R)

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Mike Carey (R)

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Anthony Gonzalez (R)

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