Brown Statement on VP Joe Biden Elected 46th President of the United States and Sen. Kamala Harris Elected Vice President

CLEVELAND, OH (November 7, 2020) – U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today released a statement following the news that Vice President Joe Biden has been elected the 46th President of the United States, and Senator Kamala Harris will make history as the first woman, Black, and Asian American to be elected Vice President:

“President-Elect Joe Biden’s story is one of loss, perseverance, and strength. He is a good and wise man, and his election proves that our country is choosing truth, decency, and unity over lies and division. Our country needs his and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris’s leadership now more than ever. We have work to do to address the challenges facing us: this pandemic, crippling inequality, systemic racism, climate change, and creating an economy that works for everyone. Biden and Harris are ready to restore hope and civility to the White House, come together to keep our democracy strong, and ensure that all work has dignity in this country.”