2018 Ohio US Senate Voters Guide
Sherrod Brown (D) vs Jim Renacci (R)
The Candidates
Yes. “Special interests should not have a louder voice… than middle-class families.“
No stand found. Did support strengthening Federal Elections Commission.
No. “Corporations are not people.” Supports amendment to overturn.
Yes. Considers political donations to be political speech—”the most protected speech there is.”
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.”
Yes. Supported EPA regulating greenhouse gases, said Paris Accord withdrawal would hurt OH clean-energy industries.
Contested. Says supports limiting greenhouse emissions if Ohio industries such as coal are not harmed. Opposed EPA regulating greenhouse gases. Supported withdrawal from Paris Accord.
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.”
No. Serious concerns about rulings against women’s & consumer rights.
Yes. “A kind-hearted, brilliant, thoughtful, & experienced jurist.”
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.
Yes, for protecting steelworkers, but need long-term strategy. Also tax auto company foreign profits to give $3,500 discount to US-made cars.
Yes, but concerned about negative impact on farmers. Seeks a “balance between free trade & fair trade.”
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.
Yes. “Practicing family values means loving all God’s children.”
Support & improve ACA. “Repeal would devastate Ohio children” & reduce access to opioid treatment.
Repeal ACA. Key to affordable healthcare is increasing competition, decreasing overhead.
Yes. They offer “lifesaving cancer screenings, HIV/AIDS prevention & contraception education.”
No. Supported defunding.
No. Use remaining sanctions instead of unraveling agreement.
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.
Likely No. Rejected 2013 increase to $10.10
Yes. Strong supporter.
No recent statements found. Has previously opposed regulations supporting Net Neutrality.
No. Strong opponent.
Partial. Allow workers “to privately invest a portion of their payroll taxes.”
Yes. Supports strong mix across a diverse mix of clean energy sources.”
No. Should be encouraging people. Photo-ID rules make it harder.
Unknown.
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.