Ohioans can’t afford to sit this one out.
The Ohio Senate race between Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown and Republican Bernie Moreno, a Cleveland auto dealership owner endorsed by Donald Trump, could determine U.S. Senate control.
Here, we’ll compare the candidates’ positions on key issues: economy, border security, and abortion.
Priorities and Recent Accomplishments
MORENO’S team did not meet with our editorial board.
Moreno’s platform prioritizes education, securing borders, restoring election integrity, reducing regulations, and challenging China.
BROWN plans to focus on housing, transportation, and traffic for Columbus’s growth, collaborating with local partners.
Brown chairs the Senate Banking Committee, emphasizing bipartisanship and advocating for policies like the FEND Off Fentanyl Act and the RECOUP Act, holding bankers accountable.
Economy
BROWN secured $42 million for the Central Ohio Transit Authority’s LinkUS project, plus major laws like the CHIPS Act, benefiting local industries.
He champions workers’ rights, opposing trade deals harmful to Ohio jobs.
MORENO blames Brown and the administration for high inflation due to “reckless spending,” criticizing the Inflation Reduction Act.
Border Security
BROWN backed a $118 billion bipartisan border security package, including $20 billion for drug smuggling and migrant processing, which was rejected by Senate Republicans.
MORENO supports Trump’s border policies, including renewing the Remain in Mexico Policy and deporting illegal immigrants.
Abortion
BROWN supports women’s right to choose, noting Ohio’s abortion rights amendment as crucial for the state’s future.
MORENO’S stance on abortion has changed; he now suggests states handle abortion laws, previously opposing abortion rights.
The nation will watch Ohio on Nov. 5. Ensure your voice is heard.
