Shontel M. Brown

Democrat Representative of Ohio's 11th district

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@RepShontelBrown

shontelbrown.house.gov

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June 24, 1975 (49 years old)

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Has served as a U.S. representative since 2021
Previously served on the Cuyahoga County Council
Won a congressional seat in a special election following the resignation of the previous representative
Earned an Associate of Science degree in business management and a Bachelor of Science degree in organizational management
Is a Baptist
Founded a marketing support company
Was elected to the Warrensville Heights City Council in 2011
Became chair of the Cuyahoga County Democratic Party in 2017, the first woman and first African American to serve in that role
Serves on the Committee on Agriculture, Committee on Oversight and Reform, and the United States House Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party
Member of the Congressional Black Caucus, Congressional Equality Caucus, New Democrat Coalition, and Congressional Progressive Caucus
Supported the Build Back Better Act
Voted with the President’s stated position 100% of the time as of 2022
Voted to provide Israel with support following a 2023 attack
Received significant campaign donations from pro-Israel sources