Brown Files Forms to Run for Senate

WASHINGTON – Congressman Sherrod Brown (D-AVON) today filed the FEC Form 2, officially declaring him a candidate for the United States Senate in the 2006 election cycle. Brown, who announced his candidacy on October 6, is running against Republican Ohio Senator Mike DeWine.

"The ability for Ohio families to thrive has been undermined by the culture of corruption plaguing Republican leadership in Columbus and Washington, D.C.," Brown said. "It's time for change. I will lead Ohio forward."

Brown, who served as Ohio Secretary of State from 1983 to 1991, has represented northeast Ohio in Congress since 1993. He is the ranking member on the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee, and earlier this year led the bipartisan fight against the Central American Free Trade Agreement.

"I have fought pharmaceutical companies that gouge seniors and multinational corporations that ship Ohio jobs overseas," said Brown. "As Ohio's next Senator, I will continue fighting for working families and expand my efforts statewide to lower the cost of health care, make education once again affordable, and bring good paying jobs with benefits back to Ohio."

Brown said a formal statewide tour will kick off the campaign in November. He said the date is being determined by the legislative calendar in Congress.

"Republican leadership is trying to pay for another round of tax cuts on the backs of working families," Brown said. "They want to cut Medicare, energy assistance programs, small business loan programs, education funding and more. My immediate duty is to stay in Washington and fight for Ohio's families."