Sen. Sherrod Brown Faces Ethics Complaint Over Alleged Campaign Finance Violations

Watchdog group accuses Ohio Democrat of soliciting excessive contributions for primary and general elections

The Foundation for Accountability and Civic Trust filed a complaint with the FEC against Sen. Sherrod Brown and associated groups.
The complaint alleges Brown's campaign solicited contributions beyond legal limits for both primary and general elections.
It claims contributions to the Democratic Party were earmarked for Brown's campaign, violating federal regulations.
Brown's campaign, the Ohio Democratic Party, and the Ohio Grassroots Victory Fund are named in the complaint.
The FEC has been urged to investigate and impose civil penalties if violations are confirmed.