Moreno ousts Brown in Ohio Senate race

SUMMARY

Republican businessman Bernie Moreno has unseated longtime Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown in Ohio, marking a significant win for the GOP in its quest to regain Senate control. Moreno’s victory was fueled by strong support for former President Donald Trump in Ohio, where Trump is projected to win decisively.Though Brown, the Senate Banking Committee chair, led in polls for much of the race, Moreno gained ground in October and ultimately pulled ahead. His campaign emphasized issues like inflation, crime, and immigration under President Biden, contrasting Brown’s alignment with labor rights and abortion rights, particularly Ohio's 2023 amendment protecting reproductive healthcare. The race attracted intense national attention and substantial financial backing, with over $500 million spent by both parties, as well as significant cryptocurrency industry spending to oppose Brown’s regulatory positions.