Summary
Current Position: US Representative of OH 11th District since 2008
Affiliation: Democrat
Former Position: Cuyahoga County Council from 2015 to 2021
District: portions of Cuyahoga County in the Northeast part of the state—including all of Cleveland
Upcoming Election:
Shontel Brown won her congressional seat in a special election on November 2, 2021, after Marcia Fudge resigned to become Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.
Brown founded Diversified Digital Solutions, a marketing support company. She was elected to the Warrensville Heights City Council in 2011, where she held office for three years.
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About
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Congresswoman Shontel M. Brown is a relentless public servant who is committed to delivering results for the people of Ohio’s Eleventh Congressional District. She was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2021 and was sworn in on November 4, 2021. She brings a collaborative, dynamic, and problem-solving approach to Congress, where she works to attract jobs that pay fair wages to Northeast Ohio, improve access to affordable, high-quality health care, ensure equity and justice for all Americans, and improve the quality of life of all people living in her district.
In the 118th Congress, Congresswoman Brown is a member of the House Agriculture Committee, where she proudly serves as a Ranking Member on the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit.
Additionally, Congresswoman Brown serves on the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture.
She also serves on the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, where she was appointed to the Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs. Additionally, she was selected to serve on the Select Committee on the Strategic Relationship Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party.
She is an active member of several Congressional caucuses, coalitions, and Task Forces. Some memberships include the Congressional Black Caucus, the New Democrat Coalition, the Congressional Progressive Caucus, the Democratic Women’s Caucus, Pro-Choice Caucus, Congressional Heartland Caucus, Great Lakes Task Force, and Gun Violence Prevention Taskforce. A complete list of the Congresswoman’s Caucuses, Coalitions, and Task Force membership can be found here.
Across her career in public service, Congresswoman Brown has promised to always put the people first. She continues to keep this promise by speaking out and fighting for solutions on issues of importance to the people of Northeast Ohio. She consistently works to strengthen our public education system, improve the health of children and families, ensure that no American goes hungry, improve protections for Ohio workers, and address the poverty crisis that has plagued her district and others like it for far too long.
A proud, lifelong Clevelander, Congresswoman Brown has served the people of Northeast Ohio for more than a decade. She first entered public service in 2012, when she was elected as a Warrensville Heights city council member. In 2014, she was elected to represent the 9th district on the Cuyahoga County Council, one of the most diverse in the County, with constituents in the City of Cleveland, as well as inner- and outer-ring suburbs. As a County Council Member, she earned a reputation as a proven and unifying leader, drawing job-creating projects to the district, improving access to affordable health care, and supporting public education.
Before her election to public office, Congresswoman Brown worked in the private sector as a marketing professional. She also founded a small business, based in Northeast Ohio, that provides technology solutions to regional clients.
Congresswoman Brown currently resides in Warrensville Heights, Ohio.
Personal
Full Name: Shontel Brown
Gender: Female
Birth Date: 06/24/1975
Birth Place: Cleveland, OH
Home City: Cuyahoga County, OH
Source: Vote Smart
Education
AS, Business Management, Cuyahoga Community College
Political Experience
Representative, United States House of Representatives, Ohio, District 11, 2021-present
Candidate, United States House of Representatives, Ohio, District 11, 2022
Council Member, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, District 9, 2015-2021
Council Member, Warrenville Heights, Ohio, 2012-2015
Professional Experience
Owner, Diversified Digital Solutions, 2009-present
Director of Sales, Hotcards.com, 2004-2009
Senior Account Manager, Radio One, 1999-2004
Regional Marketing Representative, MCS Distribution, 1996-1997
Marketing Support Representative, Telco Communications Group, 1997-1990
Offices
Contact
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Politics
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Election Results
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Finances
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Committees
- Ranking Member: General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit
- Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture
House Committee on Oversight and Accountability
Congressional Caucuses and Task Forces
- The Congressional Black Caucus is an organization representing the African American members of the United States Congress. Its role is to positively influence the course of events pertinent to African-Americans and others of similar experience and situation and achieve greater equity for persons of African descent in the design and content of domestic and international programs and services.
- The New Democrat Coalition is made up of 97 forward-thinking Democrats who are committed to pro-economic growth, pro-innovation, and fiscally responsible policies. New Democrats are a solutions-oriented coalition seeking to bridge the gap between left and right by challenging outmoded partisan approaches to governing.
Congressional Progressive Caucus
- The Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) is made up of nearly 100 members standing up for progressive ideals in Washington and throughout the country. Since 1991, the CPC has advocated for progressive policies that prioritize working Americans over corporate interests, fight economic and social inequality, and advance civil liberties.
- The Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) is composed of all the Democratic women in the House of Representatives. The DWC is dedicated to the advancement of full equal rights, economic opportunity, improved health and safety, and elimination of laws and policies with discriminatory or disparate impacts for women and girls, and works to achieve these goals through legislation, advocacy, and educational efforts.
- The Pro-Choice Caucus is a coalition of members of the U.S. House of Representatives who are working to preserve, protect and advance policies that ensure reproductive autonomy for all people. The caucus serves as the first line of defense against anti-abortion legislation, while also advancing a proactive vision of affordable, accessible reproductive health care for all.
- In the 118th Congress, ten openly LGBTQI+ members of the United States House of Representatives help lead the Congressional Equality Caucus—one as Chair and nine as Co-Chairs. The Equality Caucus Chair and Co-Chairs work together to set the Caucus’ agenda for Congress and fulfill the Caucus’ mission to promote equality for all people regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or sex characteristics, including intersex traits.
- The Black Maternal Health Caucus is organized around the goals of elevating the Black maternal health crisis within Congress and advancing policy solutions to improve maternal health outcomes and end disparities.
House Bipartisan Task Force For Combating Antisemitism
- First established in the 1990s as the Congressional Task Force Against Anti-Semitism and relaunched in the 114th Congress, the House Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Antisemitism ensures that Congress plays a leading role in the fight against antisemitism and protecting the Jewish community against rising threats.
Congressional Heartland Caucus
- The Heartland Caucus aims to lift the voices of America’s heartland on critical issues, such as manufacturing, labor, the Great Lakes, energy and environment, agriculture, racial equity, rural health care, trade, broadband, and infrastructure.
- The House Hunger Caucus is a bipartisan forum for Members and staff to discuss, advance, and engage in the House’s work on national and international hunger and food insecurity issues.
- The Congressional Labor Caucus advances the needs of working people, unions, and the labor movement in Congress.
Congressional Native American Caucus
- The Congressional Native American Caucus is a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers that work to advance our nation-to-nation relationships with tribal governments and uphold our federal trust responsibilities to Native Americans through the legislative process. The Caucus works on a bipartisan basis to meet our nation’s moral and legal commitments to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians across a broad range of policy areas, including but not limited to health, safety, housing, education, economic development, and cultural preservation.
Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth
- The Caucus provides a forum for Members to discuss the challenges facing all foster youth and work together to develop policy recommendations for improving child welfare outcomes.
Great Lakes Task Force
- The House and Senate Great Lakes Task Forces are bipartisan working groups within the Northeast-Midwest Congressional and Senate Coalitions that cooperate to enhance the economic and environmental health of the Great Lakes. Founded in the mid-1980s, the Great Lakes Task Forces work together to advocate for policies and programs that enhance our unique natural resource—the Great Lakes.
Gun Violence Prevention Taskforce
- The Gun Violence Prevention Task Force was created in the wake of the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School and works to find commonsense solutions to the ongoing gun violence epidemic. The Task Force leads the effort in the House to devise, develop, and debate legislation to reduce and halt gun violence.
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District
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Ohio’s 11th congressional district encompasses portions of Cuyahoga County in the Northeast part of the state—including all of Cleveland. It has been represented by Shontel Brown since 2021.
Ohio has had at least 11 congressional districts since the 1820 census. The district’s current configuration dates from the 1990 census, when most of the old 21st District was combined with portions of the old 20th District to form the new 11th District. Much of Akron was added to the district when the congressional map was redrawn after the 2010 census, when Ohio lost two seats in the House of Representatives. With a Cook Partisan Voting Index of D+28, it is the most Democratic district in Ohio and the most Democratic district in the Midwest outside of Chicago, Illinois.
It was one of several districts challenged in a 2018 lawsuit seeking to overturn Ohio’s congressional map due to alleged unconstitutional gerrymandering. The lawsuit describes the 11th as “a detached shoulder blade with a robotic arm” extending from Cleveland to Akron.
Following Marcia L. Fudge’s resignation on March 10, 2021, a special election was held, with a primary on August 3 and the general election on November 2, as mandated by Ohio law. Shontel Brown won the election, and was sworn in on November 4.
Wikipedia
Shontel Monique Brown[1] (born June 24, 1975)[2][3] is an American politician who has served as the U.S. representative for Ohio’s 11th congressional district since 2021. A member of the Democratic Party, Brown previously served as a member of the Cuyahoga County Council, representing the 9th district.[4] She won her congressional seat in a special election on November 2, 2021, after Marcia Fudge resigned to become Secretary of Housing and Urban Development under President Joe Biden.[5]
Early life and education
Brown earned an Associate of Science degree in business management from Cuyahoga Community College.[6] She has a Bachelor of Science degree in organizational management from Wilberforce University.[7][8][9]
Career
Brown founded Diversified Digital Solutions, a marketing support company.[4] She was elected to the Warrensville Heights City Council in 2011, where she held office for three years. In 2014, she was elected to the 9th District on the Cuyahoga County Council, succeeding Councilwoman C. Ellen Connally. Her district includes much of eastern Cuyahoga County, including Warrensville Heights, Bedford, Shaker Heights, Orange, and part of eastern Cleveland.[12] In 2017, she was elected chair of the Cuyahoga County Democratic Party, defeating State Senator Sandra Williams and Newburgh Heights Mayor Trevor Elkins.[12] Upon taking office, Brown became the first woman and the first African American to serve as Cuyahoga County Democratic party chair.[12][3]
U.S. House of Representatives
Elections
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On March 10, 2021, Marcia Fudge resigned her seat in the United States House of Representatives after being confirmed by the United States Senate to serve as the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in the Biden administration. Governor Mike DeWine set the primary date for August 3, concurrent with the special election in Ohio’s 15th congressional district.[13][14] The general election was on November 2. Shontel Brown won both the competitive Democratic primary and the general election, and was sworn in on November 4.
2022
Brown defeated state Senator Nina Turner in the May 3, 2022, Democratic primary for the 11th district.[15] She was endorsed by President Joe Biden and the Congressional Progressive Caucus;[16] the Congressional Progressive Caucus had supported Turner in the Democratic primary for Ohio’s 11th congressional district special election in 2021.[17]
Committee assignments
- Committee on Agriculture
- Committee on Oversight and Reform
- United States House Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party[18]
Caucus memberships
- Congressional Black Caucus[19]
- Congressional Equality Caucus[20]
- New Democrat Coalition[21]
- Congressional Progressive Caucus[22]
Political positions
As a U.S. representative, Brown supported the Build Back Better Act.[23] As of 2022, Brown has voted with President Joe Biden’s stated position 100% of the time, according to FiveThirtyEight.[24]
Brown voted to provide Israel with support following 2023 Hamas attack on Israel.[25][26] Brown received 4.5 million dollars in campaign donations from pro-Israel sources.[27]
Electoral history
2022 Ohio’s 11th congressional district election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Shontel Brown (incumbent) | 40,517 | 66.5 | |
| Democratic | Nina Turner | 20,395 | 33.5 | |
| Total votes | 60,912 | 100.0 | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Shontel Brown (incumbent) | 162,722 | 77.8 | |
| Republican | Eric Brewer | 46,988 | 22.2 | |
| Total votes | 215,710 | 100.0 | ||
2021 Ohio’s 11th congressional district special election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Shontel Brown | 38,505 | 50.11% | |
| Democratic | Nina Turner | 34,239 | 44.56% | |
| Democratic | Jeff Johnson | 1,388 | 1.81% | |
| Democratic | John E. Barnes Jr. | 801 | 1.04% | |
| Democratic | Shirley Smith | 599 | 0.78% | |
| Democratic | Seth J. Corey | 493 | 0.64% | |
| Democratic | Pamela M. Pinkney | 184 | 0.24% | |
| Democratic | Will Knight | 182 | 0.24% | |
| Democratic | Tariq Shabazz | 134 | 0.17% | |
| Democratic | Martin Alexander | 105 | 0.14% | |
| Democratic | James Jerome Bell | 101 | 0.13% | |
| Democratic | Lateek Shabazz | 61 | 0.08% | |
| Democratic | Isaac Powell | 52 | 0.07% | |
| Total votes | 76,844 | 100.0% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Shontel Brown | 81,636 | 78.8% | |
| Republican | Laverne Gore | 21,929 | 21.2% | |
| Total votes | 103,565 | 100.0% | ||
See also
- List of African-American United States representatives
- Women in the United States House of Representatives
References
- ^ “Shontel Brown”. Retrieved November 10, 2021.
- ^ Brown, Shontel [@ShontelMBrown] (June 24, 2021). “Sending you major Birthday wishes today from Council President Nakeshia Nickerson, Woodmere Village” (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ a b Richardson, Seth A. (June 2, 2021). “Shontel Brown Q&A: where the major 11th Congressional District candidates stand”. Cleveland.com.
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- ^ a b “Shontel Brown profile on Cuyahoga City Council website”. Cuyahoga County Council. Cuyahoga County. Archived from the original on September 11, 2015. Retrieved March 14, 2021.
- ^ Jan, Tracy (March 11, 2021). “Marcia Fudge confirmed as first Black woman to lead HUD in more than 40 years”. Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved June 7, 2024.
- ^ Cassano, Erik. “County Democratic Party Chair Started Her Path at Tri-C”. Tri-C. Cuyahoga Community College. Archived from the original on August 6, 2020. Retrieved March 15, 2019.
- ^ Livingston, Doug (July 14, 2021). “11th Congressional District candidate Shontel Brown acquaints herself with Akron voters”. Akron Beacon Journal. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
- ^ “Meet the candidates for Ohio’s 11th Congressional District”. Cleveland Jewish News. July 9, 2021. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
- ^ “Congresswoman Shontel Brown, WU Class of ’22 Will Keynote Her Commencement”. Dayton Weekly Online. July 14, 2021. Retrieved April 28, 2022.
- ^ “Religious affiliation of members of 118th Congress” (PDF). PEW Research Center. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
- ^ “Faith on the Hill: The religious composition of the 118th Congress”. Pew Research Center. Retrieved March 6, 2023.
- ^ a b c Hannan, Sheehan (December 6, 2017). “Shontel Brown Hopes To Bring People Together”. Cleveland Magazine. Retrieved December 6, 2017.
- ^ Richardson, Seth (March 18, 2021). “Gov. Mike DeWine sets Aug. 3 primary date for special election to succeed Marcia Fudge”. The Plain-Dealer. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
- ^ DeNatale, Dave (March 18, 2021). “Election for Ohio’s 11th Congressional District will be held on November 2, 2021”. WKYC. Retrieved March 18, 2021.
- ^ Gomez, Henry J. (May 3, 2022). “Rep. Shontel Brown of Ohio beats Nina Turner in Democratic primary rematch”. NBC News. Retrieved May 4, 2022.
- ^ Eaton, Sabrina; clevel; .com (May 4, 2022). “U.S. Rep. Shontel Brown wins 11th district Democratic rematch with former Ohio Sen. Nina Turner; Eric Brewer ahead in GOP race”. cleveland. Retrieved May 4, 2022.
- ^ Gomez, Henry (May 4, 2022). “Rep. Shontel Brown of Ohio beats Nina Turner in Democratic primary rematch”. NBC News. Retrieved May 4, 2022.
- ^ “Membership”. February 7, 2023.
- ^ “Committees and Caucuses”. Representative Shontel Brown. January 3, 2021. Retrieved January 1, 2022.
- ^ “Caucus members”. Congressional Equality Caucus. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
- ^ “New Democrat Coalition Celebrates Addition of New Members Reps. Shontel Brown and Nikema Williams”. www.newdemocratcoalition.house.gov. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
- ^ “Caucus Members”. Congressional Progressive Caucus. Retrieved January 27, 2022.
- ^ Ujek, Will (November 8, 2021). “Newly elected to Congress, Shontel Brown faces whirlwind start”. wkyc. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
- ^ Bycoffe, Anna Wiederkehr and Aaron (April 22, 2021). “Does Your Member Of Congress Vote With Or Against Biden?”. FiveThirtyEight. Retrieved November 15, 2023.
- ^ Demirjian, Karoun (October 25, 2023). “House Declares Solidarity With Israel in First Legislation Under New Speaker”. The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ Washington, U. S. Capitol Room H154; p:225-7000, DC 20515-6601 (October 25, 2023). “Roll Call 528 Roll Call 528, Bill Number: H. Res. 771, 118th Congress, 1st Session”. Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Perkins, Tom; Craft, Will (January 10, 2024). “Revealed: Congress backers of Gaza war received most from pro-Israel donors”. The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved June 7, 2024.
- ^ “2021 OFFICIAL ELECTION RESULTS”. Ohio Secretary of State. Archived from the original on September 7, 2021. Retrieved September 6, 2021.
- ^ “2021 Ohio Special Congressional Election Results”. The New York Times. November 4, 2021. Retrieved November 4, 2021.
External links
- Congresswoman Shontel Brown official U.S. House website
- Campaign website
- Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Financial information (federal office) at the Federal Election Commission
- Legislation sponsored at the Library of Congress
- Profile at Vote Smart
- Appearances on C-SPAN
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