Ohio voting guide

Sherrod Brown Democratic

Has said 'our leaders should be trying to make it easier to vote, not creating unnecessary barriers.' Voted for bills to expand voting access and end congressional gerrymandering. Source

Jon Husted Republican, incumbent

Sponsored bills requiring proof of citizenship and photo ID to vote in federal elections. Has said 'passing voter ID requirements is common sense.' Source

Sherrod Brown Democratic

Says police need 'the resources, training, and support they need.' Sponsored bills on de-escalation training and to end racial profiling, chokeholds and no-knock warrants. Source

Jon Husted Republican, incumbent

Supports more police funding and 'more tools to convict criminals.' As lieutenant governor, proposed $250 million for first-responder programs. Source

Sherrod Brown Democratic

Says he wants to 'strengthen the border' with more resources for border agents. Opposes ICE targeting families with no criminal record. Supported a path to citizenship for DACA recipients. Source

Jon Husted Republican, incumbent

Says he is 'securing the border and adding more agents.' Voted for about $75 billion more for ICE in the 2025 tax and spending law, and has said ICE agents 'do a really good job.' Source

Sherrod Brown Democratic

Supports abortion access and backed Ohio's 2023 amendment protecting abortion rights. Supports the ACA; voted to cap Medicare drug costs and let Medicare negotiate prices, and sponsored a $35 monthly insulin cap. Source

Jon Husted Republican, incumbent

Opposes abortion and opposed Ohio's 2023 abortion-rights amendment; sponsored a bill to keep federal money from paying for abortions. Voted for the 2025 federal law that cut Medicaid spending and against extending ACA tax credits, calling the ACA 'dysfunctional.' Source

Sherrod Brown Democratic

Says tariffs and 'economic chaos are increasing prices.' Opposes 'massive tax breaks to corporations and billionaires' and supports raising taxes on corporations and the wealthy. Source

Jon Husted Republican, incumbent

Voted for the 2025 tax and spending law that extended the 2017 tax cuts and ended taxes on tips and overtime. Sponsored a bill to repeal the federal estate tax. Source

Sherrod Brown Democratic

Supports raising the federal minimum wage to $17 an hour. Joined a UAW picket line and sponsored a bill to expand workers' rights to organize and bargain. Source

Jon Husted Republican, incumbent

Voted against a 2025 proposal to raise the federal minimum wage to $17 by 2030. Has said he values union members and wants 'an open dialogue' with them. Supports no taxes on tips and overtime. Source

Sherrod Brown Democratic

Opposes vouchers, saying they move 'money out of public education into religious schools and other private schools.' Source

Jon Husted Republican, incumbent

Supports school choice, including tax credits for faith-based education. Helped create Ohio's EdChoice private school scholarship and says choice 'empowers parents.' Source

Sherrod Brown Democratic

Voted for federal recognition of same-sex marriage and sponsored a bill banning discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation and gender identity. Source

Jon Husted Republican, incumbent

Supported Ohio's ban on gender-affirming care for minors and has said 'men should not compete in women's sports.' Source

Sherrod Brown Democratic

Voted for clean energy tax credits in 2022 and to protect the Great Lakes. Opposed EPA limits on coal plants, calling them 'unrealistic.' Source

Jon Husted Republican, incumbent

Voted to end Biden-era clean energy tax credits and supports repealing EPA greenhouse gas limits on coal plants. Introduced a bill to ease rules on critical minerals mining. Source

Jon Husted Republican, incumbent

Voted for the 2025 Rescissions Act, which cut previously approved federal money for public broadcasting (NPR and PBS) and foreign aid. Source

Amy Acton Democratic

Has voiced concern about attempts at voter suppression. Promises anti-corruption executive orders on day one and more transparency in state contracts and appointments. Source

Vivek Ramaswamy Republican

Supports putting voter ID in the Ohio Constitution. As a 2024 presidential candidate, proposed moving to single-day voting. Source

Amy Acton Democratic

Says she will 'fully fund the police and public safety,' support community partnership with law enforcement, and invest in addiction treatment and mental health services. Source

Vivek Ramaswamy Republican

Wants 'stricter bail and sentencing for repeat violent offenders,' to 'back the blue,' and to address severe psychiatric illness 'so officers can focus on fighting crime.' Source

Amy Acton Democratic

Says immigrants should be treated humanely and opposes immigration enforcement that terrorizes communities. Source

Vivek Ramaswamy Republican

Has called for militarizing the southern border, ending birthright citizenship and mass deportations. Source

Amy Acton Democratic

Says every Ohioan 'deserves the right to make their own reproductive health care decisions' and will protect access to abortion, contraception and fertility care. Wants to protect Medicaid, launch an 'Ohio Rx' drug-price program and relieve medical debt. Source

Vivek Ramaswamy Republican

Has said 'abortion is a form of murder' and has supported a six-week ban. Has said the best way to deal with health costs is 'increasing wealth of Ohioans.' Source

Amy Acton Democratic

Proposes a 'Working Families Tax Cut' with a state earned income credit and a child tax credit of up to $1,000 per young child for families earning up to $85,000. Source

Vivek Ramaswamy Republican

Wants to 'phase out the state income tax,' starting with capital gains taxes, cut property taxes and cut 'government bloat.' Source

Amy Acton Democratic

Calls herself 'pro-union, pro-worker.' Pledges Ohio will never become a right-to-work state and to crack down on wage theft. Source

Vivek Ramaswamy Republican

Has said he would not rule out ending collective bargaining for teachers' unions, while backing the building trades and police. Source

Amy Acton Democratic

Wants to expand the Homestead Exemption for seniors and create a rebate of up to $1,000 for homeowners whose property tax bill jumps more than 4% in a year. Source

Vivek Ramaswamy Republican

Wants to 'slash property taxes immediately' and 'create more paths to homeownership' by lowering costs. Would end property tax breaks for new data centers and use their taxes for homeowner rebates. Source

Amy Acton Democratic

Wants to fully fund the Fair School Funding Plan and reform the voucher system, saying 'public money should be for public schools.' Supports free school breakfast and lunch. Source

Vivek Ramaswamy Republican

Supports school vouchers and wants to take school choice 'to the next level.' Plans higher standards in reading, math and civics, and higher pay for top teachers. Source

Amy Acton Democratic

Will push for laws so people aren't fired or denied housing 'because of their race, gender, sexual orientation, or religion.' Source

Vivek Ramaswamy Republican

Has called being transgender a 'mental health disorder.' Source

Amy Acton Democratic

Wants to lower energy bills using 'the lowest-cost and cleanest sources of energy.' Supports a conditional pause on new data centers until they pay all their own utility costs and follow Ohio's environmental standards. Source

Vivek Ramaswamy Republican

Wants to 'expand natural gas' and speed up energy permits. Has called the climate agenda 'a hoax.' Says data centers must meet all air and water standards and give nearby homes free electricity, or not be built. Source