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SITTING REPRESENTATIVE · OHIO · 11TH DISTRICT · DEMOCRATSITTING REPRESENTATIVE · OH-11 · DEM
Shontel M. Brown
Shontel M. Brown has represented Ohio’s 11th district in the U.S. House since November 2021. Ranking member of the House Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation.
Brown previously served on the Cuyahoga County Council, representing the 9th district.
Brown earned an associate of science degree from Cuyahoga Community College and a bachelor of science degree from Wilberforce University. Brown served on the Cuyahoga County Council, representing the 9th district, before winning a 2021 special election to Congress after the incumbent resigned.Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Party
- Democrat
- In House
- Since Nov 2021
- Age
- 51
- Committees
- 3 · 1 ranking
- Next election
- Nov 3, 2026
- HOUSE SINCE
- 2021
- COMMITTEES
- 3
- AGE
- 51
Photo: GPO Pictorial Directory, 119th Congress / Public domain
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Shontel M. Brown at a glance
NET READER RATING
▼ 3 PTS IN 30 DAYS+14
▲ 109 GOOD LOOK192 VOTES83 BAD LOOK ▼
COVERAGE MIX · 13 STORIES
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NETLATEST ACTIVITY
NEWSLegislation introduced to address U.S. veterinarian shortage National Hog Farmer · Oct 1STATED POSITIONS
2026 OH U.S. House district 11 general election · 2026-11-03 · No sourced statements are available for this campaign yet.
Shontel M. Brown’s record in the 119th Congress
- Participation
- 100%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 98%
- Voted on all 676 roll calls this Congress.
- Party unity
- 100%
- ▎ DEM MEDIAN 99%
- 1 point above the median House Democrat.
- Bipartisan bills
- 33%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 40%
- Share of sponsored bills with at least one Republican cosponsor.
- Bill success
- 10%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 10%
- Out of committee or further: 2 of 21 sponsored bills.
BROKE WITH PARTY
JUN 04Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove U…YEA
MAY 12Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025NAY
JAN 22Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026NAY
HOUSE · 119TH CONGRESSShontel M. Brown’s voting record
| DATE | MEASURE | VOTE | DEM MAJORITY | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEP 16 | S. 2403Retire through Ownership Act | YEA | YEA 209–0 | Passed 401–142/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9497Water Resources Development Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 415–92/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9340Ratepayer Protection Act | YEA | YEA 206–3 | Passed 417–32/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.J.Res. 213Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | NAY | NAY 207–3 | Passed 214–208 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 10326PROOF Act | NAY | NAY 206–6 | Passed 217–207 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9576National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 139–72 | Passed 352–72 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 5334Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 | NAY | NAY 152–58 | Passed 262–159 |
| SEP 15 | H.Con.Res. 93Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | YEA | YEA 213–0 | Passed 220–204 |
| SEP 15 | H.J.Res. 210Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | NAY | NAY 210–3 | Passed 216–211 |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 9500Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 408–172/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2140Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 343–792/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 4646Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 213–0 | Passed 424–02/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 8278Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act | YEA | YEA 213–0 | Passed 417–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2978GUARD Act | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 414–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 3276Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 206–0 | Passed 345–602/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 4219National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 205–0 | Passed 371–332/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 03 | H.R. 4795Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 | NAY | NAY 167–33 | Passed 237–169 |
| SEP 02 | H.R. 1501Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025 | NAY | NAY 201–7 | Passed 218–201 |
| SEP 02 | H.J.Res. 1Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supre… | NAY | NAY 205–1 | Failed 212–2062/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 9436Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 | NAY | NAY 193–10 | Passed 219–196 |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 6500Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 | YEA | YEA 176–29 | Passed 370–482/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 32LACA | YEA | YEA 191–0 | Passed 378–102/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 307Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act | YEA | YEA 189–0 | Passed 376–82/3 NEEDED |
| JUL 23 | H.R. 8884Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act | NAY | NAY 188–19 | Passed 232–188 |
| JUL 23 | H.Con.Res. 89Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 214–208 |
Bills sponsored by Shontel M. Brown in the 119th Congress
21Sponsored
2Out of cmte
2Passed House
0Became law
SPONSORED · 119TH CONGRESS
Sponsored21
Out of committee2
Passed House2
Became law0
Plus 363 bills cosponsored this Congress.
Shontel M. Brown’s committee assignments
Oversight and Government Reform
RANKING · SUBCMTESUBCOMMITTEESCybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation (Ranking)
Agriculture
MEMBERSUBCOMMITTEESGeneral Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and CreditNutrition and Foreign Agriculture
SUBCOMMITTEESNo subcommittee assignments
Shontel M. Brown’s career and background
PUBLIC SERVICE · 2021 – PRESENT
OFFICE
U.S. House · OH-11 2021–
- 2021 – NOWU.S. House · OH-11
- BORN
- June 24, 1975 · Cleveland, Ohio
- EDUCATION
- Associate of Science, Cuyahoga Community College · Bachelor of Science, Wilberforce University
2026 election: Ohio’s 11th District
NEXT ELECTION · OH-11
28DAYS
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
LAST D+58.7ON THE BALLOT
IN THIS RACE · 2026
PAST RESULTS
2024U.S. House · OH-1178.3%
2022U.S. House · OH-1177.8%
RESULTS SINCE 20182026 OH-11 HOUSE RACE →STATED POSITIONS
2026 OH U.S. House district 11 general election · 2026-11-03 · No sourced statements are available for this campaign yet.
Shontel M. Brown’s stated positions and sources
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Shontel M. Brown’s campaign fundraising and spending
- RAISED · 2025–26 CYCLE
- $1.2M
- CASH ON HAND
- $1.2M
- SPENT
- $883K
WHERE THE MONEY CAME FROM
- Individuals
- $449K · 38.3%
- PACs
- $723K · 61.7%
AIPAC · 2025–26
AIPAC TRACKER →HOW WE COUNT →- THROUGH AIPAC PAC
- $59K
- Earmarked gifts · 58 donors
- $54K
- From the PAC itself
- $5K
AIPAC-BACKED SUPER PAC (UNITED DEMOCRACY PROJECT)
- SUPPORTING
- —
- OPPOSING
- —
SINCE DEC 2021 $537K through AIPAC PAC · UDP $81K supporting
Earmarked gifts are part of Individuals above. AIPAC PAC filings through Aug 31.TOP DONORS
Goldberg, Larry PGoldberg Companies · REAL ESTATE$9K
Kohl, Stewart ARiverside · INVESTMENT$7K
Heller, DavidThe Nrp Group LLC · REAL ESTATE$7K
Reiss, JoelTransdigm Group · CO-COO$7K
Lemay, JohnBlue Point Capital · INVESTOR$7K
Lisman, MichaelTransdigm Group · CO-COO$7K
Joseph, JaneNot Employed · NOT EMPLOYED$7K
Mccaulley, KaitlinSelf Eemployed · ATTORNEY$7K
Mccaulley, JustinMccaulley & Company · PRESIDENT$7K
Ratner, Audrey GNot Employed · NOT EMPLOYED$7K
Totals by donor name from itemized FEC receipts: individuals and committees that gave over $200.OUTSIDE SPENDING
- SUPPORTING
- $10
- OPPOSING
- $0
Sierra Club Independent Action$10 / $0
CAMPAIGN SPENDING
Other$387K
Contributions$173K
Administrative$39K
Advertising$30K
Fundraising$24K
How to contact Shontel M. Brown
WASHINGTON, D.C.
2455 Rayburn House Office BuildingWashington, DC 20515-3511(202) 225-7032Call (202) 225-7032MOST RATED
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Legislation introduced to address U.S. veterinarian shortage
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US Rep. Shontel Brown calls for answers after FBI raids Ohio voter registration group
Brown questioned the raid’s legal basis and said it could send a chilling message to groups working to make democracy more inclusive.
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Rep. Shontel Brown faces online backlash over debunked lynching claims
Brown called for investigation of deaths involving Black Americans found hanging from trees and faced criticism of her claim.
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'Deserve fair wages': Congresswoman shows up on Cleveland Clinic Lutheran Hospital picket line
Shontel Brown joined striking hospital workers and said she had called on the clinic to negotiate.
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