History of Sherrod Brown in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: August 12, 2025

Sherrod Brown is an American politician who served as a United States Senator for Ohio from 2007 to 2025. A Democrat, Brown previously served as a U.S. Representative for Ohio's 13th congressional district (1993-2007) and as Ohio's Secretary of State (1983-1991). His political career began in 1975 as a state representative. Brown is considered a progressive and populist within the Democratic Party and is the most recent Democrat to represent Ohio in the U.S. Senate.

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1979: Marriage to Larke Recchie

In 1979, Sherrod Brown married Larke Recchie, marking the beginning of their relationship.

1987: Divorce from Larke Recchie and Restraining Order

In 1987, Sherrod Brown and Larke Recchie divorced. During the proceedings, Recchie obtained a restraining order against Brown, alleging physical violence and abusive behavior. She later walked back her claims of physical violence.

2004: Marriage to Connie Schultz

In 2004, Sherrod Brown married Connie Schultz, marking a new chapter in his personal life.

2005: Schultz Won a Pulitzer Prize

In 2005, Connie Schultz was awarded a Pulitzer Prize, recognizing her excellence in journalism.

2006: Recchie and Schultz Filmed Ad Together for Brown's Senate Campaign

In 2006, Larke Recchie and Connie Schultz, later becoming friends, filmed an advertisement together in support of Sherrod Brown's Senate campaign.

2007: Publication of "Life Happens"

In 2007, Connie Schultz published her book "Life Happens".

2007: Honorary Doctorate from Capital University

In 2007, Sherrod Brown received an honorary doctorate from Capital University, recognizing his contributions and achievements.

2008: Publication of "...and His Lovely Wife"

In 2008, Connie Schultz released the book "...and His Lovely Wife", in which she shares her experiences as the spouse of a U.S. Senate candidate.

2011: Schultz Resigned From Her Job

In 2011, Connie Schultz resigned from her job due to a conflict of interest arising from being a politician's spouse.

2012: Recchie's Support for Brown's Reelection Campaign

In 2012, Larke Recchie hosted a fundraising event and publicly supported Sherrod Brown's reelection campaign against Josh Mandel, denouncing Mandel's negative campaign tactics.

2014: Honorary Degree from Otterbein University

In 2014, Sherrod Brown was awarded an honorary Doctor of Public Service degree from Otterbein University and delivered a commencement keynote address with his wife.

June 2023: Report on Delinquent Property Tax Payments

In June 2023, NBC News reported that Sherrod Brown had been late paying his Cleveland property tax bill multiple times and had claimed owner-occupant tax credits on properties in two different Ohio counties. He subsequently paid the delinquent bill and repaid Franklin County.