Ballotpedia, Sherrod Brown

Sherrod was born and raised in Mansfield. He holds a bachelor's degree in Russian studies from Yale University and a graduate degree in education from The Ohio State University. He is married to his wife, Connie, with whom he has 4 children and 8 grandchildren. Sherrod currently lives in Cleveland. He is Lutheran. 

Sherrod previously worked as a faculty member at The Ohio State University at Mansfield. 

Sherrod Brown currently serves as a U.S. Senator in the State of Ohio. He was elected to this position in 2006 and is serving his 3rd term.  He previously served as a U.S. Representative in Congressional District 13. He was named to that position in 1993 and served for 7 terms. He also served as the Ohio Secretary of State. He was named to that position in 1983 and served for 2 terms. He also served as a state representative. He was named to that position in 1975 and served for 3 full terms. 

Supports abortion access and believes "a woman’s medical decisions are between her and her doctor – not politicians."

Supports access to affordable birth control and family planning services for women and opposes "attacks" on organizations, such as Planned Parenthood, and fertility treatments like IVF.

Advocates for access to affordable and reliable healthcare in Ohio.

Said he is "taking on Big Pharma to lower the cost of prescription drugs."

Advocates for preserving Medicare and Social Security benefits and promises to oppose " attacks" on such programs and attempts to privatize them.

Advocates for lower prescription drug costs for seniors and more transparency of the prescription drug supply chain.

- Supports abortion access and believes "a woman’s medical decisions are between her and her doctor – not politicians."
- Supports access to affordable birth control and family planning services for women and opposes "attacks" on organizations, such as Planned Parenthood, and fertility treatments like IVF.
- Advocates for access to affordable and reliable healthcare in Ohio.
- Said he is "taking on Big Pharma to lower the cost of prescription drugs."
- Advocates for preserving Medicare and Social Security benefits and promises to oppose " attacks" on such programs and attempts to privatize them.
- Advocates for lower prescription drug costs for seniors and more transparency of the prescription drug supply chain.

Healthcare

As Ohio Secretary of State, Sherrod expanded voter registration policies.

Wants to reinstate the Voting Rights Act and opposes laws that make it more difficult for people of color, seniors, students, and working-class Ohioans to vote.

- As Ohio Secretary of State, Sherrod expanded voter registration policies.
- Wants to reinstate the Voting Rights Act and opposes laws that make it more difficult for people of color, seniors, students, and working-class Ohioans to vote.

Voting & Elections

US Senate, Sherrod Brown

Believe environmental conservation efforts are important for both current and future generations.

Supported legislation extending protections for the Great Lakes.

Supported a worker training initiative to expand opportunities for workers and meet the specialized workforce needs of the water industry in the Great Lakes.

Supported upgrading the kids playground, trail, and court upgrades in the City of Brecksville, saying "“All neighborhoods should have access to quality parks..."

Supported investments to protect Lake Erie, saying "Lake Erie is not only an irreplaceable natural resource, it’s also vital to our state’s economy,"

- Believe environmental conservation efforts are important for both current and future generations.
- Supported legislation extending protections for the Great Lakes.
- Supported a worker training initiative to expand opportunities for workers and meet the specialized workforce needs of the water industry in the Great Lakes.
- Supported upgrading the kids playground, trail, and court upgrades in the City of Brecksville, saying "“All neighborhoods should have access to quality parks..."
- Supported investments to protect Lake Erie, saying "Lake Erie is not only an irreplaceable natural resource, it’s also vital to our state’s economy,"

Energy & the Environment

Said he "works with anybody to put Ohioans first and stands up to anyone who gets in the way."

Said he "worked with Republicans and Democrats in Washington to strengthen the border, provide additional resources to border agents, and stop dangerous fentanyl from entering the country."

Passed the INTERDICT Act, which provides border patrol officers with "the latest technology" to spot drug and opioid transportation.

Said he is working to ensure "foreign countries can’t cheat our trade laws and is pushing the Biden Administration to do more to stand up to the Chinese Communist government – which is threatening Ohio jobs in industries from steel to solar manufacturing."

Supports efforts to raise salaries for military officer's and  provide necessary resources and facilities to support missions on state military bases and installations.

Help lead efforts to provide health care for veterans exposed to Agent Orange.

Opposed "trade agreements that put Ohio workers at a disadvantage, like NAFTA."

- Said he "works with anybody to put Ohioans first and stands up to anyone who gets in the way."
- Said he "worked with Republicans and Democrats in Washington to strengthen the border, provide additional resources to border agents, and stop dangerous fentanyl from entering the country."
- Opposes undocumented immigration.
- Passed the INTERDICT Act, which provides border patrol officers with "the latest technology" to spot drug and opioid transportation.
- Said he is working to ensure "foreign countries can’t cheat our trade laws and is pushing the Biden Administration to do more to stand up to the Chinese Communist government – which is threatening Ohio jobs in industries from steel to solar manufacturing."
- Supports efforts to raise salaries for military officer's and  provide necessary resources and facilities to support missions on state military bases and installations.
- Help lead efforts to provide health care for veterans exposed to Agent Orange.
- Opposed "trade agreements that put Ohio workers at a disadvantage, like NAFTA."

Foreign Policy and Immigration

Advocates for an economy that aims to benefit all state residents, independent of background.

Advocates for increasing the minimum wage in Ohio.

Said he has "always stood up to special interests to level the playing field for Ohioans."

Wants to pass legislation expanding federal civil rights protections and preventing LGBTQ discrimination in housing and the workplace.

Wants all state residents to have access to high-speed and reliable internet.

Promises to advocate for Ohio workers' retirement benefits.

Supports worker's unions, saying that is why he advocated to make it easier for workers to establish a union.

Advocates for expanding overtime pay and providing more protections for workers in Ohio.

Wants to combat wage theft and guarantee paid sick days and family leave.

- Advocates for an economy that aims to benefit all state residents, independent of background.
- Advocates for increasing the minimum wage in Ohio.
- Said he has "always stood up to special interests to level the playing field for Ohioans."
- Wants to pass legislation expanding federal civil rights protections and preventing LGBTQ discrimination in housing and the workplace.
- Wants all state residents to have access to high-speed and reliable internet.
- Promises to advocate for Ohio workers' retirement benefits.
- Supports worker's unions, saying that is why he advocated to make it easier for workers to establish a union.
- Advocates for expanding overtime pay and providing more protections for workers in Ohio.
- Wants to combat wage theft and guarantee paid sick days and family leave.

Economy

Plans to continue efforts to address opioid drug use, including combating fentanyl trafficking and expanding addiction treatment.

Believes that "No one should be denied a fair shot because of their race, who they love, or their gender."

Voted against the Defense of Marriage Act, which he said has "stood against efforts to discriminate against or punish members of the LGBTQ community."

Supports law enforcement and advocates for ensuring they have sufficient resources, training, and support.

- Plans to continue efforts to address opioid drug use, including combating fentanyl trafficking and expanding addiction treatment.
- Believes that "No one should be denied a fair shot because of their race, who they love, or their gender."
- Voted against the Defense of Marriage Act, which he said has "stood against efforts to discriminate against or punish members of the LGBTQ community."
- Supports law enforcement and advocates for ensuring they have sufficient resources, training, and support.

Public Safety

Wants to expand access to affordable and high-quality childcare services in rural parts of Ohio.

- Wants to expand access to affordable and high-quality childcare services in rural parts of Ohio.

Education

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Sherrod Brown

As of August 7, 2024, Sherrod Brown’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Sherrod Brown lives in Cleveland, Ohio. He attended Yale University. He is married and has a family.

Sherrod Brown is currently serving as a U.S. Senator from Ohio. He previously served as a U.S. Representative for Ohio's 13th congressional district and as Ohio's Secretary of State.

Sherrod Brown has served as a U.S. Senator from Ohio since 2007 and is a member of the Senate Committee on Finance, the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, and the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. He previously served as a U.S. Representative for Ohio's 13th congressional district from 1993 to 2007.

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One of two federal lawmakers representing Ohio in the US Senate.