2018 Ohio US Senate Voters Guide

Sherrod Brown (D) vs Jim Renacci (R)

US Senate | Election | Nov 6, 2018

The Candidates

Sherrod Brown

Sherrod Brown

Democrat

Incumbent
Jim Renacci

Jim Renacci

Republican

The Issues

Campaign Finance

Require political ads to disclose their largest funders?

Support Citizens United decision, allowing unlimited political donations from corporations & unions?

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Climate Change

Consider human-caused climate change a serious threat?

Limit or tax production of greenhouse gases? Support US participation in Paris Climate Accord?

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Contraception

Allow employers to withhold contraceptive coverage from employees if disagree with it morally?

Jim Renacci (R)

Likely yes. Obamacare requirement for faith-affiliated employers like hospitals to provide contraceptive coverage was “an assault on religious freedom.”

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Courts

Support Brett Kavanaugh nomination? (before recent allegations).

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Economy

Support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth?

Support President Trump’s imposition of tariffs on Chinese steel & other products?

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Education

Vouchers to send children to private schools with public money?

Sherrod Brown (D)
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Environment

Support cutbacks of Environmental Protection Administration?

Sherrod Brown (D)
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Financial Regulation

Support Trump administration’s proposed cutbacks of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau?

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Health Care

Support or Repeal Affordable Care Act (ACA), known as Obamacare?

Let Planned Parenthood receive public funds for non-abortion health care?

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Iran

Withdraw from treaty limiting Iran’s nuclear capability & lifting some sanctions?

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Marijuana

Legalize or decriminalize marijuana?

Jim Renacci (R)

Opposes recreational legalization. Watch how medical implementation goes. Voted against protecting states from federal intervention.

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Minimum Wage

Raise the federal minimum wage from $7.25/hr?

Sherrod Brown (D)
Jim Renacci (R)
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Net Neutrality

Require internet providers to provide equal access to all users?

Sherrod Brown (D)
Jim Renacci (R)
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President Trump

Percentage of key votes supporting Trump’s positions.

Sherrod Brown (D)

28% as of September.

Jim Renacci (R)

94% as of September.

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Privatization

Support full or partial privatization of Social Security?

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Student Debt & Financial Aid

Refinance student loans at lower rates, paid for by increasing taxes on high earners (Elizabeth Warren proposal)?

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Voting Rights

Support stricter voting rules like photo-ID requirements?

Jim Renacci (R)

Unknown.

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Other senate candidates include Philena Farley (G). Can’t include due to space, but check out her website.

Key sites consulted included Votesmart.org, OntheIssues.org, FactCheck.org, Politifact.com, & public candidate statements. For guides to local races, see Vote411.org from the League of Women Voters & Ballotready.org.

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Abortion

Mostly ban or mostly legal?

Legal. “I will always trust Ohio women to make their health care decisions, plain & simple.”Ban. I firmly believe in the sanctity of life… proud to have a 100 percent pro-life voting record since being elected to Congress.”
Campaign Finance

Require political ads to disclose their largest funders?

Yes. “Special interests should not have a louder voice… than middle-class families.No stand found. Did support strengthening Federal Elections Commission.
Climate Change

Consider human-caused climate change a serious threat?

Yes. “Pretending that climate change isn’t happening isn’t just foolish. It is very dangerous.”Probable no. In 2010 said emission regulations have “virtually no impact on global temperatures.”
Contraception

Allow employers to withhold contraceptive coverage from employees if disagree with it morally?

No. “Healthcare decisions should be between you & your doctor, not the government & your boss.”Likely yes. Obamacare requirement for faith-affiliated employers like hospitals to provide contraceptive coverage was “an assault on religious freedom.”
Courts

Support Brett Kavanaugh nomination? (before recent allegations).

No. Serious concerns about rulings against women’s & consumer rights.Yes. A kind-hearted, brilliant, thoughtful, & experienced jurist.”
Economy

Support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth?

Yes. Introduced $30 billion loan fund to help smaller manufacturers transition to clean energy economy.Mostly no. Called Obama stimulus “a failed experiment,” though supports Trump infrastructure plan.
Education

Vouchers to send children to private schools with public money?

No. Longtime opponent.Yes. Strong historical supporter.
Environment

Support cutbacks of Environmental Protection Administration?

No. Strongly opposes.Yes. Voted for bill that reduced funding.
Financial Regulation

Support Trump administration’s proposed cutbacks of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau?

No. “Now is not the time to let Wall Street & payday lenders call the shots on the budget.”Unclear. Sponsored bill  that critics said restricted CFPB’s ability to monitor releases of personal information.
Gay Rights

Support gay marriage?

Yes. “Practicing family values means loving all God’s children.”No. “Marriage should be between one man & one woman.”
Guns

Support more restrictive gun control legislation?

Yes. Ban assault weapons & high-capacity magazines, expand background checks & raise age to 21.No. Opposes bans on assault weapons & high capacity magazines & expanded background checks.
Health Care

Support or Repeal Affordable Care Act (ACA), known as Obamacare?

Support & improve ACA.  “Repeal would devastate Ohio children” & reduce access to  opioid treatment.Repeal ACA. Key to affordable healthcare is increasing competition, decreasing overhead.
Immigration

Support DACA, allowing “Dreamers” who arrived illegally as children, then grew up in the US, to achieve legal status if meet certain conditions?

Yes. “We should not be targeting young people who are working, going to school, paying taxes & contributing to this country.”No. Voted in 2013 to overturn DACA program interim protection of Dreamers. Now supports Trump’s approach--tying potential legalization to cuts in legal immigration & funding for border wall.
Iran

Withdraw from treaty limiting Iran’s nuclear capability & lifting some sanctions?

No. Use remaining sanctions instead of unraveling agreement.Yes. Called Iran #1 state sponsor of terrorism.
Marijuana

Legalize or decriminalize marijuana?

Supports medical legalization. Wants to study how legalizing recreational works elsewhere before legalizing in Ohio. Opposes federal intervention.Opposes recreational legalization. Watch how medical implementation goes. Voted against protecting states from federal intervention.
Minimum Wage

Raise the federal minimum wage from $7.25/hr?

Yes. Phase in increase to $15.Likely No. Rejected 2013 increase to $10.10
Net Neutrality

Require internet providers to provide equal access to all users?

Yes. Strong supporter.No recent statements found. Has previously opposed regulations supporting Net Neutrality.
President Trump

Percentage of key votes supporting Trump’s positions.

28% as of September.94% as of September.
Privatization

Support full or partial privatization of Social Security?

No. Strong opponent.Partial. Allow workers “to privately invest a portion of their payroll taxes.”
Renewable Energy

Support government subsidies for renewable energy?

Yes. Supports strong mix across a diverse mix of clean energy sources.”Mixed. Supported extending renewable tax credits. Proponent of domestic fossil fuel production & opponent of EPA regulation.
Student Debt & Financial Aid

Refinance student loans at lower rates, paid for by increasing taxes on high earners (Elizabeth Warren proposal)?

Yes. Cosponsored Warren bill. Also supports Pell Grant increase.No. Supporter of student loans, but not government’s role to keep rates down. Unknown on Pell Grants, but supports tax credits for education spending.
Taxes

Support President Trump’s tax cuts?

No. “Outrageous that Senators … would try to take health care away from working families … to cut taxes on corporations that send jobs overseas.Yes. They enable Ohio companies “to invest in workers, innovation, & future generations.”
Voting Rights

Support stricter voting rules like photo-ID requirements?

No. Should be encouraging people. Photo-ID rules make it harder.Unknown.

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