May 3, 2026
Dem Senate candidate Sherrod Brown claims he supports 'closing the border'; GOP says record proves otherwise
Republicans call out Sherrod Brown for allegedly being disingenuous on illegal immigration ahead of Ohio's competitive Senate primary election Tuesday.
TL;DR
- Republicans are accusing Sherrod Brown of disingenuousness on illegal immigration days before the Ohio primary.
- Brown's recent statement supporting border closure and deportation is contrasted with his voting record, which shows long-standing opposition to border security and deportation of criminal aliens.
- Brown has previously voted multiple times to protect federal funding for sanctuary cities and has opposed the construction of a southern border wall.
- The Ohio Senate race is anticipated to be competitive, with immigration as a major campaign issue.
- Republicans argue that Brown's voting record will hurt him in the election, while his opponent, Jon Husted, is campaigning on a platform of border security and the rule of law.