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U.S. Senate

U.S. Senate, Ohio (special election)

November 3, 2026 · 12 statements · 2026.09.23-887386b2

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Candidates

  • Sherrod Brown

    Democratic

    Sourced positions on 10 of 12

  • Jon Husted

    Republican Incumbent

    Sourced positions on 6 of 12

    Limited data. Sourced positions on fewer than 60 percent of the statements.

  • Greg Levy

    Independent

    Sourced positions on 6 of 12

    Limited data. Sourced positions on fewer than 60 percent of the statements.

Also on the ballot

  • William B. Redpath Libertarian Not researched: below our published threshold

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Federal statements

EconomyNo. 01/12

The federal minimum wage should be raised above $7.25 an hour.

Background

The federal minimum wage has been $7.25 an hour since 2009. States and cities can set higher minimums, and many do.

Sherrod Brown Agree

We will figure out a way to do this because again Democrats are united in raising wages...and we're going to make it happen.

Interview or debate · Feb 28, 2021 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Jon Husted No clear position

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Greg Levy Agree

The Ohio State Legislature's solution is to raise the minimum wage to $11 an hour but Ohioans would need to make at least $22.50 an hour to comfortably afford a two-bedroom apartment.

Campaign or official site · Oct 22, 2025 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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TaxesNo. 02/12

Federal income taxes should be raised on households earning more than $400,000 a year.

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This would increase the federal income tax owed by the highest-earning households. Households below that income would not be affected by this change.

Sherrod Brown Agree

70 percent of the benefits went to the wealthiest 1 percent.

Interview or debate · Feb 18, 2019 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Jon Husted Disagree

Husted (R-OH), Yea

Vote record · Jul 1, 2025 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

I just voted to keep our promise to prevent tax hikes on America's families, lower their cost of living, secure our borders and bring sanity to the federal budget.

Campaign or official site · Apr 5, 2025 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Greg Levy Agree

We will repeal Trump's so-called 'Big Beautiful' tax cuts for the rich.

Campaign or official site · Oct 22, 2025 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Health careNo. 03/12

Federal premium subsidies for Affordable Care Act marketplace plans should be expanded.

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These subsidies lower the monthly cost of health plans bought on HealthCare.gov and state marketplaces. Expanding them would lower premiums for more buyers and increase federal spending.

Sherrod Brown Agree

This Saturday, 500,000 Ohioans will likely see their health insurance costs go up. Some of them will see it double and triple because Jon Husted has essentially done nothing.

Press quote · Oct 31, 2025 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

Ohioans shouldn't have to choose between paying for health care or groceries, and I'll fight to ensure all families have access to affordable care.

Campaign or official site · Aug 5, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Jon Husted Disagree

refuse to add another $350 billion to the national debt.

Campaign or official site · Nov 20, 2025 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Greg Levy No clear position

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ImmigrationNo. 04/12

Congress should fund more physical barriers along the U.S.-Mexico border.

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This would pay for additional fencing or wall along the southern border. It concerns construction funding, not other kinds of border enforcement.

Sherrod Brown Disagree

The wall is a bad idea and taking money away from our national defense is a really bad idea...It's a stupid idea; it's wrong.

Press quote · Apr 17, 2019 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Jon Husted Agree

Husted (R-OH), Yea

Vote record · Jul 1, 2025 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

The Republican budget law strengthens this effort by funding more border patrol agents, improving facilities, and boosting air and marine operations that intercept drug traffickers and vet foreign nationals entering the country.

Campaign or official site · Jul 28, 2025 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Greg Levy No clear position

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GunsNo. 05/12

Federal law should require background checks for all gun sales, including private sales.

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Federal law requires background checks for sales by licensed dealers but not for most sales between private individuals. This would extend the requirement to private sales.

Sherrod Brown Agree

We know that background checks work. We know that the ban on assault weapon- weapons worked.

Interview or debate · Aug 4, 2019 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Jon Husted No clear position

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Greg Levy No clear position

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AbortionNo. 06/12

Abortion laws should be set by each state rather than by Congress.

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Since the Supreme Court's 2022 Dobbs decision, each state sets its own abortion laws. Agreeing means Congress should not pass a national law that either expands or restricts access.

Sherrod Brown Disagree

I am convinced that if the Democrats win the House - keep the House - and we pick up two Senators, we'll codify Roe v. Wade next year. That's really the plan.

Press quote · Jul 4, 2022 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Jon Husted No clear position

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Greg Levy Disagree

That means... guaranteeing free abortion and recognizing that access to gender-affirming care is a healthcare decision that should be between a person and their doctor.

Campaign or official site · Oct 22, 2025 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Energy and climateNo. 07/12

The federal government should expand oil and gas drilling on federal lands and waters.

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This concerns leases on land and offshore areas the federal government owns. It does not cover drilling on private or state land.

Sherrod Brown No clear position

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Jon Husted Agree

expanding domestic supply and cutting red tape that slows us down

Campaign or official site · Apr 6, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

Cutting red tape to produce domestic energy would lower prices for Ohioans, revive our economy and strengthen national security.

Campaign or official site · Jan 1, 2025 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Greg Levy Disagree

The climate crisis is an existential emergency, and must be recognized as such.

Campaign or official site · Oct 22, 2025 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Energy and climateNo. 08/12

The federal government should limit greenhouse gas emissions from power plants.

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This would set federal limits on the carbon pollution power plants release. It concerns regulation by agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency.

Sherrod Brown Disagree

The Biden Administration failed to work with Ohio workers, electric co-ops, and other affected Ohioans to fix the rule.

Press quote · Jun 12, 2024 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Jon Husted No clear position

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Greg Levy Agree

The climate crisis is an existential emergency, and must be recognized as such.

Campaign or official site · Oct 22, 2025 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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EconomyNo. 09/12

The U.S. should keep broad tariffs on imported goods.

Background

Tariffs are taxes paid on imported goods. Since 2025 the U.S. has applied tariffs to imports from most countries, and this statement is about keeping them in place.

Sherrod Brown Disagree

I'm calling for a $1,336 refund for every Ohio household. The reckless tariffs ruled illegal by the Supreme Court cost Ohioans $6.5 billion, but Jon Husted supported them at every turn.

Official post · Feb 23, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

They see more money going out the door than coming in. Part of the reason for that is these tariffs which were a tax on darn near everything they buy.

Press quote · Mar 2, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Jon Husted No clear position

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Greg Levy No clear position

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Democracy and electionsNo. 10/12

Voters should have to show photo identification to vote in federal elections.

Background

Voter ID rules are set by each state today and vary widely. This would set one photo ID requirement for federal elections nationwide.

Sherrod Brown Disagree

Our leaders should be trying to make it easier to vote, not creating unnecessary barriers that threaten the ability of hardworking Ohioans to vote early, mail in their ballots, or vote on Election Day.

Press quote · Mar 24, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Jon Husted Agree

Americans deserve confidence in elections supported by election integrity measures like photo ID.

Campaign or official site · Jul 20, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Greg Levy No clear position

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Public safetyNo. 11/12

A president should be able to send the National Guard into a state over its governor's objection.

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Governors normally command their state's National Guard, but federal law lets a president take control of it in some situations. Since 2025, the use of that power to send troops into cities has been challenged in court.

Sherrod Brown No clear position

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Jon Husted No clear position

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Greg Levy No clear position

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Foreign policyNo. 12/12

The U.S. should continue sending military aid to Ukraine.

Background

The U.S. has provided weapons and military funding to Ukraine since Russia's 2022 invasion. This would keep that support going.

Sherrod Brown Agree

It's vital to our national security that we stand with Ukraine and Israel as they fight back against two of the biggest threats facing the world: Putin and Iranian-backed terrorists like Hamas.

Press quote · Oct 16, 2023 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Jon Husted Agree

This bill sends a clear message to the world that there will be consequences for continuing to buy Russian oil.

Campaign or official site · Dec 16, 2025 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Greg Levy Disagree

Cold War-era alliances and tools for military domination such as NATO, the CIA and AFRICOM, must be dissolved immediately.

Campaign or official site · Oct 22, 2025 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

We will fight to slash the Pentagon budget by 90%.

Campaign or official site · Oct 22, 2025 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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