Shontel Brown

Shontel Brown
Member of the U.S.HouseofRepresentatives from Ohio's 11th district
Incumbent
Assumed office November 4, 2021

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]}

Brown is a Baptist. ^{[10] [11]}

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

Brown being sworn in by Speaker Nancy Pelosi in November 2021

Brown with Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb in 2022

Brown with President Joe Biden in 2022

2021 special

This section is an excerpt from 2021 Ohio's 11th congressional district special election.[ edit ]

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]
• Congressional Caucus for the Equal Rights Amendment ^[23]

Political positions

As a U.S. representative, Brown supported the Build Back Better Act. ^[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

Democratic primary results

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Shontel Brown (incumbent)	40,517	66.5
	Democratic	Nina Turner	20,395	33.5
Total votes			60,912	100.0

Ohio's 11th congressional district election, 2022

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

Democratic primary results ^[28]

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%

Ohio's 11th congressional district special election, 2021 ^[29]

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

1. "Shontel Brown" . Retrieved November 10, 2021.
2. Brown, Shontel [@ShontelMBrown] (June 24, 2021). "Sending you major Birthday wishes today from Council President Nakeshia Nickerson, Woodmere Village" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
3. Richardson, Seth A. (June 2, 2021). "Shontel Brown Q&A: where the major 11th Congressional District candidates stand". Cleveland.com . ... Brown, 45 ... .
4. "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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Livingston, Doug (July 14, 2021). "11th Congressional District candidate Shontel Brown acquaints herself with Akron voters". Akron Beacon Journal . Retrieved August 6, 2021.
8. "Meet the candidates for Ohio's 11th Congressional District". Cleveland Jewish News . July 9, 2021. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
9. "Congresswoman Shontel Brown, WU Class of '22 Will Keynote Her Commencement". Dayton Weekly Online. July 14, 2021. Retrieved April 28, 2022.
10. "Religious affiliation of members of 118th Congress" (PDF). PEW Research Center. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
11. "Faith on the Hill: The religious composition of the 118th Congress". Pew Research Center. Retrieved March 6, 2023.
12. Hannan, Sheehan (December 6, 2017). "Shontel Brown Hopes To Bring People Together". Cleveland Magazine. Retrieved December 6, 2017.
13. 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.
14. DeNatale, Dave (March 18, 2021). "Election for Ohio's 11th Congressional District will be held on November 2, 2021". WKYC . Retrieved March 18, 2021.
15. Gomez, Henry J. (May 3, 2022). "Rep. Shontel Brown of Ohio beats Nina Turner in Democratic primary rematch". NBC News. Retrieved May 4, 2022.
16. 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.
17. Gomez, Henry (May 4, 2022). "Rep. Shontel Brown of Ohio beats Nina Turner in Democratic primary rematch". NBC News. Retrieved May 4, 2022.
18. "Membership". February 7, 2023.
19. "Committees and Caucuses". Representative Shontel Brown. January 3, 2021. Retrieved January 1, 2022.
20. "Caucus members". Congressional Equality Caucus. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
21. "New Democrat Coalition Celebrates Addition of New Members Reps. Shontel Brown and Nikema Williams". www.newdemocratcoalition.house.gov. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
22. "Caucus Members". Congressional Progressive Caucus. Retrieved January 27, 2022.
23. "Membership". Congressional Caucus for the Equal Rights Amendment. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
24. Ujek, Will (November 8, 2021). "Newly elected to Congress, Shontel Brown faces whirlwind start". wkyc. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
25. 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.
26. 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.
27. 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.
28. "2021 OFFICIAL ELECTION RESULTS". Ohio Secretary of State. Archived from the original on September 7, 2021. Retrieved September 6, 2021.
29. "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

Political offices
Preceded by Ellen Connally	Member of the Cuyahoga County Council from the 9th district 2015–2021	Vacant
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Marcia Fudge	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 11th congressional district 2021–present	Incumbent
U.S. order of precedence (ceremonial)
Preceded by Jake Ellzey	United States representatives by seniority 341st	Succeeded by Mike Carey