Born and raised in Mansfield, Ohio, Sherrod Brown graduated from Yale University with a degree in Russian Studies and later earned a Master of Public Administration from Ohio State University.
Brown began his political career at age 22, serving in the Ohio House of Representatives from 1975 to 1982. He then served two terms as Ohio’s Secretary of State, where he focused on voter access and election integrity.
In 1992, Brown was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Ohio’s 13th Congressional District for seven terms. He became known for his advocacy on behalf of workers, consumers, and healthcare reform.
In 2006, Brown was elected to the U.S. Senate, where he has since been re-elected twice. He is recognized as a leading progressive voice, focusing on economic justice, healthcare, and protecting Social Security and Medicare. Brown played key roles in the passage of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act and the Affordable Care Act and was instrumental in securing pension protections through the Butch Lewis Act.
On the issues:
- Advocates for raising the minimum wage, labor rights, and reducing income inequality.
- Supports universal healthcare, expanding the Affordable Care Act, and lowering prescription drug prices.
- Opposes trade deals like NAFTA, prioritizing American jobs and manufacturing.
- A defender of these programs, pushing for their protection and expansion.
Brown is married to Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Connie Schultz. They have four children and several grandchildren. Known for his connection to Ohio’s working-class, Brown frequently holds town halls to stay engaged with his constituents.
Sherrod Brown’s career reflects his dedication to social and economic justice, making him a prominent progressive leader in the U.S. Senate.
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A bachelor’s degree shouldn’t be the default requirement for all jobs across the federal government.
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- Sherrod Brown