About this race
By: DDHQ Automation
In the upcoming Senate election in Ohio on November 5, 2024, voters will have a choice between two distinct candidates. Democratic incumbent Sherrod Brown, 71 years old and a Yale University graduate, has been serving as a Senator since 2006. On the other hand, Republican nominee Bernie Moreno, aged 57 and with a Bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan, is a car dealership owner.
Currently, the United States Senate is composed of 51 Democrats and 49 Republicans. In Ohio, the demographic breakdown is 80% Non-Hispanic White, 13% Black, 5% Hispanic, and 3% Asian.
In recent elections, Ohio has tended to back Republicans. Donald Trump emerged victorious in both 2016 and 2020 by margins of 8.1% and 8.0%, respectively. However, in 2018, Sherrod Brown won the Senate seat by a margin of 6.8%. With these historical results in mind, the race in Ohio is expected to be competitive, and pivotal for overall control of the Senate
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