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Shontel Brown
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 11th district |
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| Assumed office November 4, 2021 |
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| Preceded by | Marcia Fudge |
| Member of the Cuyahoga County Council from the 9th district |
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| In office January 1, 2015 – November 4, 2021 |
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| Preceded by | Ellen Connally |
| Succeeded by | Meredith Turner |
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Shontel Monique Brown
June 24, 1975 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | Cuyahoga Community College (AS) Wilberforce University (BS) |
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Shontel Brown was born on June 24, 1975. She is an American politician who works as a U.S. Representative for Ohio's 11th congressional district. She has held this job since 2021. Ms. Brown is part of the Democratic Party. Before becoming a U.S. Representative, she was a member of the Cuyahoga County Council. She won her seat in Congress in a special election on November 2, 2021. This happened after Marcia Fudge left to become a Secretary for President Joe Biden.
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Early Life and Education
Shontel Brown went to Cuyahoga Community College and earned a degree in business management. She also has a degree in organizational management from Wilberforce University.
Shontel Brown's Career
Brown started her own company called Diversified Digital Solutions. This company helped with marketing. In 2011, she was elected to the Warrensville Heights City Council. She served there for three years.
In 2014, she was elected to the 9th District of the Cuyahoga County Council. This district includes areas like Warrensville Heights, Bedford, Shaker Heights, Orange, and part of Cleveland. In 2017, she became the leader of the Cuyahoga County Democratic Party. She was the first woman and the first African American to hold this important position.
Serving in the U.S. House of Representatives
How Shontel Brown Was Elected
2021 Special Election
On March 10, 2021, Marcia Fudge left her job in the U.S. House of Representatives. She became the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development for President Joe Biden. A special election was held to fill her seat. Shontel Brown won both the first round (primary) and the main election. She was sworn into office on November 4, 2021.
2022 Election
In 2022, Shontel Brown ran for re-election for the 11th district of Ohio. She won the Democratic primary election on May 3, 2022. President Joe Biden supported her in this election.
What Committees Shontel Brown Is On
As a U.S. Representative, Shontel Brown works on different committees. These groups help make decisions about important topics.
- Committee on Agriculture: This committee deals with farming and food.
- Committee on Oversight and Reform: This committee checks how the government is working.
- United States House Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party: This committee looks at how the U.S. competes with China.
Groups Shontel Brown Belongs To
Shontel Brown is also part of several groups in Congress called caucuses. These groups bring together members of Congress who share similar interests or goals.
- Black Maternal Health Caucus
- Congressional Black Caucus
- Congressional Equality Caucus
- New Democrat Coalition
- Congressional Progressive Caucus
- Congressional Caucus for the Equal Rights Amendment
Shontel Brown's Political Views
As a U.S. Representative, Shontel Brown has supported important laws. She supported the Build Back Better Act. This act aimed to improve many areas like healthcare and climate change. She also voted to provide support to Israel after an attack in 2023.
Personal Life
Shontel Brown is a Baptist.
See also
In Spanish: Shontel Brown para niños
- List of African-American United States representatives
- Women in the United States House of Representatives
