Dem Senate candidate Sherrod Brown claims he supports ‘closing the border’; GOP says record proves otherwise Republicans are criticizing Democratic Senate candidate Sherrod Brown for his statements on illegal immigration, pointing to his voting record as evidence of hypocrisy. Brown’s past votes and public positions appear to contradict his recent remarks supporting border closure and deportation. This controversy comes as Ohio’s Senate race is expected to be highly competitive, with immigration as a key issue.

• 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.