History of Bernie Moreno in Timeline

Bernie Moreno is a Colombian American politician and businessman who has served as the senior United States senator from Ohio since 2025. As a member of the Republican Party, he is one of the first two Colombian American U.S. senators, alongside Ruben Gallego of Arizona, who both began their terms in the same year.

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February 14, 1967: Bernie Moreno's birth

On February 14, 1967, Bernardo Moreno was born in Colombia.

2014: Business sponsored the hosting of the 2014 Gay Games

In 2014, Moreno's business sponsored the hosting of the Gay Games by Cleveland and Akron.

2016: Owned more than a dozen dealerships

By 2016, Moreno owned more than a dozen car dealerships, mostly located in Ohio.

2016: TV series credited for changing perceptions on same-sex marriage

In a 2016 interview, Moreno credited the TV series Modern Family as having changed perceptions on same-sex marriage, noting that his eldest son is gay.

October 2019: Appointed to the board of trustees for the MetroHealth System

In October 2019, Moreno was appointed to the board of trustees for the MetroHealth System.

2019: Elected to Cleveland Business Hall of Fame

In 2019, Moreno was elected to the Cleveland Business Hall of Fame in Cleveland Magazine.

February 3, 2022: Moreno drops out of Senate race

On February 3, 2022, Moreno dropped out of the race for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate, reportedly after meeting with Donald Trump.

2022: Describes himself as "Absolute pro-life. No exceptions."

In a 2022 interview, Moreno described himself as "Absolute pro-life. No exceptions."

April 10, 2023: Moreno files paperwork to run for Ohio's U.S. Senate seat

On April 10, 2023, Moreno filed paperwork to run for Ohio's U.S. Senate seat in the 2024 election.

December 2023: Donald Trump endorsed Moreno

In December 2023, Donald Trump endorsed Moreno for Ohio's U.S. Senate seat.

2023: Campaign revealed that he had personally donated to Protect Women Ohio Fund

In 2023, Moreno's campaign revealed that he had personally donated $100,000 to Protect Women Ohio Fund, the campaign against Ohio's 2023 abortion-rights referendum.