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Key U.S. Senate race could hinge on Ohio's working class voters : NPR
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Key Points:
- Sherrod Brown, a Democrat and former U.S. senator from Ohio, is campaigning to regain his Senate seat by appealing to labor unions, emphasizing his long-standing support for workers and urging union members to mobilize voters.
- Brown lost his seat two years ago to Republican Bernie Moreno amid a strong showing for Trump in Ohio, and now faces incumbent Republican Jon Husted in a closely contested race that could influence Senate control.
- While many labor unions endorse Brown, some building trades councils and unions like the Boilermakers support Husted, reflecting a split among union voters in Ohio.
- Brown highlights his recent legislative success, including the Social Security Fairness Act, which restored full social security benefits to many public employees, gaining support from public sector unions and retirees.
- Despite Ohio's rightward shift and strong GOP performance in recent elections, Brown and his supporters remain focused on grassroots efforts to persuade union households and boost voter turnout in the midterms.
