Risk Facing Sherrod Brown’s Youth Vote Strategy
Summary
Sherrod Brown is leading in polls among young voters in Ohio’s U.S. Senate race, but low enthusiasm and turnout among this group could affect the November 3 special election. His opponent, Republican Jon Husted, is working to improve support among other age groups.Key Facts
- Sherrod Brown leads Republican Jon Husted by a small margin statewide in Ohio’s U.S. Senate race.
- Polls show Brown has strong support from voters aged 18 to 29, with leads of around 20 to 34 points in different surveys.
- Despite support, young voters show lower enthusiasm and may not turn out to vote in large numbers.
- Brown campaigned at Ohio State University, focusing on issues like college costs, housing, jobs, climate, and voting rights.
- Older voters tend to support Husted more, especially those aged 45 to 64, while voters 65 and older are nearly split evenly.
- The polls have margins of error, meaning some results could change slightly.
- Nationally, youth voter turnout was about 47 percent in 2024, showing less than half of young people vote.
- Both Brown and Husted’s campaigns have limited communication regarding poll details.
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