Says focus should be costs, "not waging another war in the Middle East"
Sherrod BrownDemocratic candidate for U.S. Senate, Ohio
In an emailed statement reported March 5, 2026, Sherrod Brown said Washington was determined to bring the country into another conflict that puts the nation's safety and security at risk, arguing the focus should be on lowering costs for Ohioans, "not waging another war in the Middle East."
“Ohioans are struggling with the rising costs of their groceries, health care, and electric bills. Meanwhile, Washington is determined to bring us into another conflict that puts our country's safety and security at risk. We should be focused on bringing down prices and putting money back into the pockets of Ohioans — not waging another war in the Middle East.”
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Ohio Capital Journal survey of Ohio U.S. Senate candidates' positions on the Iran war, published March 5, 2026; no candidate gave unqualified support.
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The Ohio Capital Journal asked Ohio's U.S. Senate candidates whether they support the war with Iran; it found none gave unqualified support.
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Brown, a former three-term senator, is the Democratic nominee for the Ohio seat in the 2026 election.
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Brown framed the war as a conflict that endangers the country and a distraction from affordability, a statement of opposition to the war itself.
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The Dispute Index. "Says focus should be costs, "not waging another war in the Middle East"". First published: 2026-09-24. Last updated: 2026-09-24. https://disputeindex.com/events/2137-in-an-emailed-statement-reported-march-5-2026