Washington – Upon the Ohio Senate Race being called for Sherrod Brown, Human Rights Campaign President Chad Griffin released the following statement:

“The entire HRC family offers Senator Sherrod Brown our congratulations on his re-election this evening. A supporter of marriage equality, he’s fought for our community his whole career, and we’re looking forward to working with him on issues important to LGBT people and our families over the next term.”

The Human Rights Campaign is America’s largest civil rights organization working to achieve lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality. By inspiring and engaging all Americans, HRC strives to end discrimination against LGBT citizens and realize a nation that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all.