Bernie Moreno (Ohio)

Bernie Moreno, born on February 14, 1967, in Bogotá, Colombia, immigrated to the United States with his family at the age of five and became a U.S. citizen at 18. He is married to Bridget Moreno, and together they have four children. Before entering politics, Moreno was a successful businessman, notably in the automotive and blockchain industries. In 2005, he purchased his first car dealership in North Olmsted, Ohio, and expanded it into one of the largest dealership groups in the country, employing over 1,000 Ohioans. In 2018, he co-founded CHAMPtitles, a digital title management firm, and later served as its chairman.

In 2024, Moreno was elected as the U.S. Senator for Ohio, defeating incumbent Democrat Sherrod Brown. His victory marked a significant shift in Ohio's political landscape and contributed to the Republican Party gaining control of the Senate. Moreno is the first Latino to represent Ohio in the U.S. Senate.

Education and Political Experience

• Education: Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Michigan.

• Political Experience:

  • Appointed to the board of trustees for the MetroHealth System in October 2019.
  • Founded the Center for Sales Excellence at Cleveland State University in 2018.
  • Ran for the U.S. Senate in 2022 but withdrew before the Republican primary.
  • Elected to the U.S. Senate in 2024, defeating incumbent Senator Sherrod Brown.

Notable Achievements and Positions

• Committee Assignments:

  • Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
  • Commerce, Science, and Transportation
  • Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
  • Budget

• Legislative Initiatives:

  • Introduced the Allegiance Act of 2025, aiming to prohibit the flags of foreign nations from being flown inside the U.S. Capitol Building.
  • Advocated for the Refugees Using Legal Entry Safely Act to address asylum laws.

• Political Positions:

  • Opposes abortion, supporting a federal 15-week ban with exceptions for rape, incest, and the mother's life.
  • Supports traditional energy sources, including coal, oil, and natural gas, and advocates for building more nuclear plants.
  • Calls for stricter immigration policies, including building a border wall and ending birthright citizenship.
  • Supports ending U.S. support for Ukraine in the Russo-Ukrainian War and advocates for strong support of Israel.

Moreno's transition from a successful businessman to a U.S. Senator reflects his commitment to public service and his dedication to representing the interests of Ohioans in the federal government.