Sherrod Brown

Sherrod Campbell Brown is an American politician who served as a U.S. Senator from Ohio from 2007 to 2025. He previously served in the Ohio House of Representatives, as Ohio Secretary of State, and as a U.S. Representative. He is the Democratic candidate for the 2026 Ohio U.S. Senate special election.

Incumbency status: challenger

Education: B.A., Yale University; M.A. in Education, Ohio State University; M.A. in Public Administration, Ohio State University.

Residence: Cleveland, Ohio

Professional background

Ohio State Representative; Ohio Secretary of State; U.S. Representative; U.S. Senator.

Public service

Ohio House of Representatives (1975–1983); Ohio Secretary of State (1983–1991); U.S. Representative for Ohio's 13th congressional district (1993–2007); U.S. Senator from Ohio (2007–2025).

Military service

None

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