"Whenever the people are well-informed, they can be trusted with their own government."

----- Thomas Jefferson

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----- James Madison

Ohio U.S. Senate Race

About the Office

U.S. Senators represent their entire state in the United States Congress and are responsible for federal legislation, national policy decisions, and oversight of the federal government.

Election Stages

U.S. Senate races are conducted statewide and consist of a primary election followed by a general election to determine the final officeholder.

How Candidate Priorities and Promises Are Presented

Candidate priorities and promises are presented in candidates' own words, compiled from their campaign websites and public statements.

Candidate statements are organized by election stage to reflect changes in campaign focus over time.

Voter Feedback and Public Response

PolicyContrast aggregates voter feedback through a public survey to reflect how voters respond to candidate statements.

Voter feedback reflects public engagement with candidates seeking statewide federal representation.

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