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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) |
Shontel Monique Brown (born June 24, 1975) is an American politician. She serves as the U.S. Representative for Ohio's 11th congressional district since 2021. She is a member of the Democratic Party. Before becoming a U.S. Representative, Brown was a member of the Cuyahoga County Council. She won her seat in a special election in November 2021. This election happened after Marcia Fudge left her position to become a Secretary in President Joe Biden's government.
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Early Life and Education
Shontel Brown studied business management at Cuyahoga Community College. There, she earned an Associate of Science degree. Later, she went to Wilberforce University. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in organizational management from Wilberforce University.
Political Career
Before joining the U.S. House, Shontel Brown had an active career in local politics. She started her own marketing support company called Diversified Digital Solutions. In 2011, she was elected to the Warrensville Heights City Council. She served on the City Council for three years.
In 2014, Brown was elected to the 9th District of the Cuyahoga County Council. This district includes areas like Warrensville Heights, Bedford, Shaker Heights, Orange, and parts of Cleveland. In 2017, she became the chair 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
As a U.S. Representative, Shontel Brown works in Washington, D.C. to represent the people of Ohio's 11th congressional district.
How Shontel Brown Was Elected
In March 2021, the previous representative, Marcia Fudge, left her job. This created an open seat in Congress. A special election was held to choose a new representative. Shontel Brown won the Democratic primary election in August 2021. Then, she won the general election on November 2, 2021. She was sworn into office on November 4, 2021.
In 2022, Brown ran for re-election and won the Democratic primary again. She was supported by President Joe Biden.
Committees and Groups
In Congress, representatives work on different committees. These committees focus on specific topics. Shontel Brown is a member of:
- The Committee on Agriculture
- The Committee on Oversight and Reform
- The Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party
She also belongs to several groups called caucuses. These groups bring together members of Congress who share common interests or backgrounds. Some of the caucuses she is part of include:
- Congressional Black Caucus
- Congressional Equality Caucus
- New Democrat Coalition
- Congressional Progressive Caucus
- Congressional Caucus for the Equal Rights Amendment
Political Views
As a U.S. Representative, Shontel Brown has supported important laws. For example, she supported the Build Back Better Act. This act aimed to improve many areas, including healthcare and climate change. She also voted to provide support to Israel after an attack in 2023.
Personal Life
Shontel Brown is a Baptist.
Electoral History Summary
Shontel Brown has won several elections to represent her district.
- In the 2021 special election primary, she won with 50.11% of the votes.
- In the 2021 special general election, she won with 78.8% of the votes.
- In the 2022 Democratic primary, she won with 66.5% of the votes.
- In the 2022 general election, she won with 77.8% of the votes.
- In the 2024 Democratic primary, she won with 100% of the votes.
- In the 2024 general election, she won with 78.3% of the votes.
See also
In Spanish: Shontel Brown para niños
- List of African-American United States representatives
- Women in the United States House of Representatives
