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U.S. Senate, Ohio
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Election details
Filing deadline: December 20, 2023
Primary: March 19, 2024 General: November 5, 2024
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Poll times: 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Voting in Ohio
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Cook Political Report: Toss-up Sabato's Crystal Ball: Toss-up Inside Elections: Toss-up
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Voters in Ohio will elect one member to the U.S. Senate in the general election on November 5, 2024. The primary is March 19, 2024. The filing deadline was December 20, 2023.

The election will fill the Class I Senate seat held by Sherrod Brown (D), who first took office in 2007.

For more information about the primaries in this election, click on the links below:

• United States Senate election in Ohio, 2024 (March 19 Democratic primary)
• United States Senate election in Ohio, 2024 (March 19 Republican primary)

Candidates and election results

General election

The primary will occur on March 19, 2024. The general election will occur on November 5, 2024. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Ohio

Incumbent Sherrod Brown is running in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Ohio on March 19, 2024.

		Candidate
		Sherrod Brown

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. Senate Ohio

Matt Dolan, Frank LaRose, Bernie Moreno, Joel Mutchler, and Doug Stuart are running in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate Ohio on March 19, 2024.

		Candidate
		Matt Dolan
		Frank LaRose
		Bernie Moreno
		Joel Mutchler
		Doug Stuart

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Voting information

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Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey responses

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Survey responses from candidates in this race

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Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Thomas Trefts (Veterans Against Treason)

Strong Military, Massive Reduction of Military Aid Worldwide.

Strong Souther Border Security with fully built WALL and DEPORTATION

Continued Support of President Donald J. Trump policies and Executive Orders.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Thomas Trefts (Veterans Against Treason)

I am passionate about the following topics and my unwavering stance about them.

Anti Abortion with few exceptions and National Effort to handle costs and care of children born into financially stressed homes to remove money matters from the decision making process of young expecting mothers. It takes a Village to raise a child.

Extremely strict limitation on the granting of US Citizenship due to our inability to maintain any kind of realistic border control. All military age males need to be seen as possible soldiers who could reorganize and rearm once inside US Borders. I am in favor of a MORATORIUM ON ALL IMMIGRATION as well as reasonable deportation policies involving criminal elements. This Moratorium Concept could then become a type of permanent line in the sand for ALL FOREIGN CITIZENS REGARDLESS OF SPECIAL TALENTS OR INCOME. They can have work Visas or visit as Tourists, but nonetheless- the line in the sand as represented by complete and robust border security might prevent us from deporting peaceful refugees so that we can refocus our national citizenship and Health and Human Resources/Education on a stable number of individuals to provide for.

If we take too many people inside our borders we are RISKING EVERYTHING THIS COUNTRY HAS ACHIEVED. Our safety and prosperity is far more important than those outside of our borders. I mean that with all of my heart. We are not the World Police, the World Hotel, or the Worlds Financial and Military Oasis. No way.

Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?

Thomas Trefts (Veterans Against Treason)

John F. Kennedy Sr.

Robert F. Kennedy Sr. President Donal J. Trump President Ronald Reagan General Patton Abraham Lincoln Thomas Jefferson

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Thomas Trefts (Veterans Against Treason)

The Bible

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

Thomas Trefts (Veterans Against Treason)

TO NOT BE A TRAITOR MUST HAVE A FULLY OPERATIONAL MORAL COMPASS.

What qualities do you possess that you believe would make you a successful officeholder?

Thomas Trefts (Veterans Against Treason)

Strong and Educated with Christian Conservative Goals

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

Thomas Trefts (Veterans Against Treason)

To improve our government in any way imaginable such as eliminating hindrance of our Due Process rights as citizens seeking answers and justice with their legitimate concerns.

I would also push towards having a new governmental agency which would be focused on Business Principles, Centralized Administration of Projects and funding and implementation of both new and existing laws.

In essence , I want to remove the PURSESTRINGS from Congress so they can focus on the matter at hand and not partake in some kind of slow motion bank robbery, embezzlement or kickback scheme like that which has gone on for far too long in this country.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Thomas Trefts (Veterans Against Treason)

I would like to leave our government much more improved than it was than I was elected.

What is the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? How old were you at the time?

Thomas Trefts (Veterans Against Treason)

Vietnam Wat, Moon Landing, Assassinations of JFK and RFK.

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

Thomas Trefts (Veterans Against Treason)

Welder - Summer job in High School.

What is your favorite book? Why?

Thomas Trefts (Veterans Against Treason)

Vaccine A by Gary Matsumoto because it opened my eyes and my mind to the horrors of HUMAN EXPERIMENTATION and the hidden hazards inherent in the VACCINE BUSINESS.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you want to be?

Thomas Trefts (Veterans Against Treason)

Dirk Pitt

What was the last song that got stuck in your head?

Thomas Trefts (Veterans Against Treason)

A Christian song called Deeper by an Australian group called Delirious.

What is something that has been a struggle in your life?

Thomas Trefts (Veterans Against Treason)

Agonizing problems trying to provide for a big family as a disabled veteran going through decades of obstacles in receiving Service Connected Disability.

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Thomas Trefts (Veterans Against Treason)

Elimination of unnecessary expenses and aid in all areas by seeking a balanced budget based solely on our nations needs first and foremost.

What are your thoughts on term limits?

Thomas Trefts (Veterans Against Treason)

2 terms maximum

What qualities does the U.S. Senate possess that makes it unique as an institution?

Thomas Trefts (Veterans Against Treason)

I want to vastly improve the health, safety and prosperity for all US Citizens with particular interest in border security, robust National Security, the immediate securing of all Radioactive, Chemical, and Biological Waste and strict safe transport and appropriate handling of these extremely hazardous substances.

Do you believe that it’s beneficial for senators to have previous experience in government or politics?

Thomas Trefts (Veterans Against Treason)

Not really. A strong moral compass and a nimble - educated mind can overcome most entrenched opposition.

What do you think of the filibuster?

Thomas Trefts (Veterans Against Treason)

Waste of Congressional time. Needs to be examined under some type of side panel mediation committee to be established later so Congress can logically prioritize the greatest needs of it’s own citizens and national and local administration.

Is there a particular senator, past or present, whom you want to model yourself after?

Thomas Trefts (Veterans Against Treason)

No.

Tell us your favorite joke.

Thomas Trefts (Veterans Against Treason)

What sits outside all summer doing nothing? Answer : Patty O’ Furnature.

How would you evaluate a judicial nominee?

Thomas Trefts (Veterans Against Treason)

I would scrutinize everything about them before reaching my final opinion.

What kind of relationships would you build with other senators?

Thomas Trefts (Veterans Against Treason)

I am seeking mutual understanding for common sense governance based on a high ethical approach to specific Bills with limitations to avoid Pork Spending.

Do you believe that compromise is necessary or desirable for policymaking?

Thomas Trefts (Veterans Against Treason)

Ideally, yes.

How should the U.S. Senate use its investigative powers?

Thomas Trefts (Veterans Against Treason)

To the fullest legal extent.

What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?

Thomas Trefts (Veterans Against Treason)

The National Vietnam and Gulf War Veterans Coalition

What criteria would you apply when deciding whether to confirm presidential appointees to their Cabinet?

Thomas Trefts (Veterans Against Treason)

Strict background check. Elimination of all candidates who have committed any type of felony or have dual citizenship or other potential CONFLICT OF INTEREST ~ such as belonging to some sort of private SECRET SOCIETY with it’s own separate and distinct agendas and practices.

Campaign finance

Name	Party	Receipts*	Disbursements**	Cash on hand	Date
Sherrod Brown	Democratic Party	$21,220,283	$11,358,424	$11,233,104	As of September 30, 2023
Matt Dolan	Republican Party	$8,784,660	$2,084,533	$6,746,718	As of September 30, 2023
Frank LaRose	Republican Party	$1,041,657	$172,978	$868,679	As of September 30, 2023
Bernie Moreno	Republican Party	$6,453,457	$1,446,524	$5,006,933	As of September 30, 2023
Joel Mutchler	Republican Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Doug Stuart	Republican Party	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Thomas Trefts	Veterans Against Treason	$0	$0	$0	Data not available***
Source: Federal Elections Commission, "Campaign finance data," 2024. This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC). * According to the FEC, "Receipts are anything of value (money, goods, services or property) received by a political committee." ** According to the FEC, a disbursement "is a purchase, payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit or gift of money or anything of value to influence a federal election," plus other kinds of payments not made to influence a federal election. *** Candidate either did not report any receipts or disbursements to the FEC, or Ballotpedia did not find an FEC candidate ID.

General election race ratings

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Ballotpedia provides race ratings from three outlets: The Cook Political Report, Inside Elections, and Sabato's Crystal Ball. Each race rating indicates if one party is perceived to have an advantage in the race and, if so, the degree of advantage:

• Safe and Solid ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge and the race is not competitive.
• Likely ratings indicate that one party has a clear edge, but an upset is possible.
• Lean ratings indicate that one party has a small edge, but the race is competitive.
• Toss-up ratings indicate that neither party has an advantage.

Race ratings are informed by a number of factors, including polling, candidate quality, and election result history in the race's district or state.

Race ratings: U.S. Senate election in Ohio, 2024
Race tracker	Race ratings
	January 2, 2024	December 19, 2023	December 12, 2023	December 5, 2023
The Cook Political Report	Toss-up	Toss-up	Toss-up	Toss-up
Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales	Toss-up	Toss-up	Toss-up	Toss-up
Larry J. Sabato's Crystal Ball	Toss-up	Toss-up	Toss-up	Toss-up
Note: Ballotpedia reviews external race ratings every week throughout the election season and posts weekly updates even if the media outlets have not revised their ratings during that week.

Ballot access requirements

The table below details filing requirements for U.S. Senate candidates in Ohio in the 2024 election cycle. For additional information on candidate ballot access requirements in Ohio, click here.

Filing requirements for U.S. Senate candidates, 2024
State	Office	Party	Signatures required	Filing fee	Filing deadline	Source
Ohio	U.S. Senate	Major parties	1,000	$150.00	12/20/2023	Source
Ohio	U.S. Senate	Minor parties	500	$150.00	3/18/2024	Source
Ohio	U.S. Senate	Unaffiliated	5,000	$150.00	3/18/2024	Source

Election history

The section below details election results for this state's U.S. Senate elections dating back to 2016.

2022

See also: United States Senate election in Ohio, 2022

Incumbent Sen. Rob Portman (R) announced on January 25, 2021, that he would not be seeking re-election to another term.

General election

General election for U.S. Senate Ohio

The following candidates ran in the general election for U.S. Senate Ohio on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		J.D. Vance (R)	53.0	2,192,114
		Tim Ryan (D)	46.9	1,939,489
		John Cheng (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	702
		Shane Hoffman (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	403
		LaShondra Tinsley (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	362
		Stephen Faris (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	194
		Matthew Esh (Independent) (Write-in)	0.0	78

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,133,342
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Shawn Mousourakis (Independent)
• Kelli Prather (Independent)
• Chad Taylor (Independent)
• Samuel Ronan (Independent)
• Eric Meiring (Independent)
• Shannon Taylor (Independent)
• Dominic LaCavera (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Ohio

Tim Ryan defeated Morgan Harper and Traci Johnson in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate Ohio on May 3, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Tim Ryan	69.6	359,941
		Morgan Harper	17.8	92,347
		Traci Johnson	12.6	65,209

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 517,497
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• LaShondra Tinsley (D)
• Rick Taylor (D)
• Demar Sheffey (D)
• Tamie Wilson (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. Senate Ohio

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate Ohio on May 3, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		J.D. Vance	32.2	344,736
		Josh Mandel	23.9	255,854
		Matt Dolan	23.3	249,239
		Mike Gibbons	11.7	124,653
		Jane Timken	5.9	62,779
		Mark Pukita	2.1	22,692
		Neil Patel	0.9	9,873

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,069,826
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Zachary Musick (R)
• Mackenzie Thompson (R)
• Michael Leipold (R)
• Bernie Moreno (R)
• John Berman (R)
• John Reed (R)
• Bill Graham (R)

2018

General election

General election for U.S. Senate Ohio

Incumbent Sherrod Brown defeated Jim Renacci in the general election for U.S. Senate Ohio on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Sherrod Brown (D)	53.4	2,355,923
		Jim Renacci (R)	46.6	2,053,963
		Other/Write-in votes	0.0	1,012

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 4,410,898 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Bruce Jaynes (L)

2016

See also: United States Senate election in Ohio, 2016

In one of Ballotpedia’s races to watch, incumbent Sen. Rob Portman (R) won re-election, defeating former Ohio Governor Ted Strickland (D), Joseph DeMare (G), Thomas William Connors (I), and Scott Rupert (I) in the general election on November 8, 2016.

In his victory speech, Portman said, “Americans don’t want to just rewind the tape and live through four more years of the same tired and self-defeating routine. They expect better...we are capable of better. There will never be a better moment than now to stop the dysfunction in Washington and find that common ground.”

In its analysis of the election results, Cleveland.com said Portman "ran one of the best campaigns in the country this year, both in strategy and execution." The analysis said Portman was especially effective in his interactions with the Donald Trump presidential campaign. The article also said Strickland had faced challenges raising funds, saying, "he wasn't used to having to raise so much cash."

The Wall Street Journal predicted that Portman’s get out the vote effort in Ohio would provide “reverse political coattails, with big stakes for Mr. Trump. Ohio has backed the presidential winners in the past 13 elections, and no Republican in modern history has won the White House without capturing Ohio.” Portman did indeed help Trump secure victory in Ohio. Portman won 58.3 percent of the vote, while Trump won 52.1 percent, a 6.2 percent difference.

U.S. Senate, Ohio General Election, 2016

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Rob Portman Incumbent	58%	3,118,567
	Democratic	Ted Strickland	37.2%	1,996,908
	Independent	Thomas William Connors	1.7%	93,041
	Green	Joseph DeMare	1.6%	88,246
	Independent	Scott Rupert	1.4%	77,291
	N/A	Write-in	0%	111
Total Votes				5,374,164
Source: Ohio Secretary of State

U.S. Senate Republican Primary, 2016

Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Rob Portman Incumbent	82.2%	1,336,686
Don Elijah Eckhart	17.8%	290,268
Total Votes		1,626,954
Source: Ohio Secretary of State

U.S. Senate Democratic Primary, 2016

Candidate	Vote %	Votes
Ted Strickland	65%	742,676
P.G. Sittenfeld	22.3%	254,232
Kelli Prather	12.7%	144,945
Total Votes		1,141,853
Source: Ohio Secretary of State

Political context

This section will be updated with information about the political landscape in Ohio.

See also

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Footnotes

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Ohio's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Sherrod Brown (D)

J.D. Vance (R)

Representatives

District 1

Greg Landsman (D)

District 2

Brad Wenstrup (R)

District 3

Joyce Beatty (D)

District 4

Jim Jordan (R)

District 5

Bob Latta (R)

District 6

Bill Johnson (R)

District 7

Max Miller (R)

District 8

Warren Davidson (R)

District 9

Marcy Kaptur (D)

District 10

Michael Turner (R)

District 11

Shontel Brown (D)

District 12

Troy Balderson (R)

District 13

Emilia Sykes (D)

District 14

David Joyce (R)

District 15

Mike Carey (R)

Republican Party (11)

Democratic Party (6)