Shontel Brown

U.S. Representative, Ohio 11th District

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Shontel Brown has represented Ohio's 11th District (Cleveland and Akron's western suburbs) since a November 2021 special election to succeed Marcia Fudge. She previously chaired the Cuyahoga County Democratic Party and is a member of the Congressional Black Caucus and the moderate New Democrat Coalition.

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Last reviewed: Sep 14, 2026

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Won 2021 special election to succeed Marcia Fudge in the Cleveland-area 11th District

Brown won the November 2021 special election for Ohio's 11th District — the seat vacated by Marcia Fudge to become HUD Secretary — taking 78.9% in the special general after winning the special Democratic primary.

Verified Facts: Special election results documented by Ballotpedia; Fudge succession documented by PBS NewsHour.

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T2PBS NewsHour — Ohio Democrat Shontel Brown wins special election· News article· ✓ Editorial Review Sep 14, 2026

T2Ballotpedia — Shontel Brown· News article· ✓ Editorial Review Sep 14, 2026

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Event: Nov 2, 2021· Published: Sep 14, 2026

Published· Reviewed by Editorial Review· Sep 14, 2026

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