U.S. Senate

U.S. Senate, Ohio (special election)

November 3, 2026 · 14 statements · 2026.09.30-36f741ab

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

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EconomyNo. 01/14

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

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

Sherrod Brown No clear position

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Jon Husted No clear position

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Greg Levy Agree

Ohioans would need to make at least $22.50 an hour to comfortably afford a two-bedroom apartment.

Campaign or official site · Sep 24, 2026 · retrieved Sep 24, 2026

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TaxesNo. 02/14

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 No clear position

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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 · Sep 24, 2026 · retrieved Sep 24, 2026

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Health careNo. 03/14

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 No clear position

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Jon Husted Agree

This would extend enhanced premium credits for two years, but with reforms that will reduce fraud, lower premiums and protect the long-standing conscience rights for millions of Americans.

Campaign or official site · Dec 10, 2025 · retrieved Sep 24, 2026

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Greg Levy No clear position

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ImmigrationNo. 04/14

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 24, 2026

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Jon Husted No clear position

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Greg Levy No clear position

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AbortionNo. 05/14

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 No clear position

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Jon Husted No clear position

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Greg Levy Disagree

It 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 · Sep 30, 2026 · retrieved Sep 30, 2026

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Energy and climateNo. 06/14

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

Background

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

Sherrod Brown Disagree

This draft proposal is an ill-advised effort to circumvent public and scientific input

Campaign or official site · Jan 9, 2018 · retrieved Sep 24, 2026

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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 24, 2026

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Greg Levy No clear position

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EconomyNo. 07/14

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

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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

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 30, 2026

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Jon Husted Agree

Husted (R-OH) voted Nay on S.J.Res. 88

Vote record · Oct 30, 2025 · retrieved Sep 30, 2026

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Greg Levy No clear position

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Democracy and electionsNo. 08/14

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 24, 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 24, 2026

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Greg Levy No clear position

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Foreign policyNo. 09/14

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

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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

We need to provide assistance for Ukraine.

Press quote · Oct 9, 2023 · retrieved Sep 24, 2026

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Jon Husted No clear position

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Greg Levy No clear position

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Energy and climateNo. 10/14

Large data centers should pay the full cost of new power plants and grid upgrades built to serve them.

Background

Utilities often spread the cost of new power plants and transmission lines across all their customers. This would charge the cost of capacity built for large data centers, many of them serving artificial intelligence, to those data centers.

Sherrod Brown Agree

require data centers to pay the full cost of their utilities

Campaign or official site · Sep 28, 2026 · retrieved Sep 28, 2026

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Jon Husted Agree

The Ratepayer Protection Act would require state utility regulators to consider standards, ensuring that large load customers pay the full, incremental cost of the infrastructure needed to serve them.

Campaign or official site · Sep 17, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Greg Levy Agree

We shouldn't have to worry about how high our electricity bills are due to data centers (that we didn't ask for) being built in our communities

Campaign or official site · Sep 24, 2026 · retrieved Sep 24, 2026

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Foreign policyNo. 11/14

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

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The U.S. gives Israel about $3.8 billion in military aid a year under a 10-year agreement, plus added aid approved since 2023. Continuing keeps that aid in place; ending or limiting it would take action by Congress or the president.

Sherrod Brown Agree

Congress's priority right now must be providing robust military, economic, and humanitarian aid to support Israel as they defend themselves against Hamas's horrific terrorist attack.

Campaign or official site · Oct 11, 2023 · retrieved Sep 24, 2026

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Jon Husted No clear position

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Greg Levy Disagree

cutting all aid to the racist, genocidal state of Israel

Campaign or official site · Sep 24, 2026 · retrieved Sep 24, 2026

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HousingNo. 12/14

The federal government should spend more to build housing that low- and middle-income families can afford.

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Federal programs such as the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit and HOME grants help pay for affordable homes and apartments. This would increase federal funding for building that housing.

Sherrod Brown Agree

The budget resolution before us today will finally make the investment we need to help more families find and afford a place to call 'home.'

Campaign or official site · Aug 9, 2021 · retrieved Sep 24, 2026

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Jon Husted Disagree

These bills would cut outdated red tape that drives up housing costs and unlock more private investment to expand supply—all without spending a single taxpayer dollar.

Campaign or official site · Mar 12, 2026 · retrieved Sep 23, 2026

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Greg Levy Agree

should instead be spent to address the dire crises facing working people—on healthcare, housing, and ending poverty.

Campaign or official site · Sep 30, 2026 · retrieved Sep 30, 2026

These reparations must be accompanied by a massive federal commitment to invest in historically oppressed communities for housing, education, and infrastructure.

Campaign or official site · Sep 30, 2026 · retrieved Sep 30, 2026

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EducationNo. 13/14

Federal tax credits should fund scholarships that families can use for private school tuition.

Background

A 2025 federal law created a tax credit, starting in 2027, for donations to groups that fund private school scholarships in states that opt in. Agreeing means keeping or expanding that kind of federal support.

Sherrod Brown Disagree

Cruz Amendment No. 1852 to S.Amdt. 1618 to H.R. 1 (Tax Cuts and Jobs Act) - To allow limited 529 account funds to be used for elementary and secondary education, including homeschool. Sherrod Brown: Nay

Vote record · Dec 1, 2017 · retrieved Sep 24, 2026

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Jon Husted Agree

These tax credits will lead to more scholarships and help Ohio families afford private school, expanding educational access and freedom.

Campaign or official site · Sep 5, 2025 · retrieved Sep 30, 2026

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Greg Levy Disagree

making public education, from pre-K through college and trade school, completely free

Campaign or official site · Sep 24, 2026 · retrieved Sep 24, 2026

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