Question 1

Who is Shontel Brown?

Accepted Answer

Shontel Brown is a Democratic Representative from Ohio, now in year 5 of congressional service.

Question 2

What is Shontel Brown’s voting record?

Accepted Answer

Rep. Shontel Brown has cast 359 recorded roll call votes in the 119th Congress. Rep. Brown voted yea 40% and nay 59% of the time.

Question 3

What bills has Shontel Brown sponsored?

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Rep. Shontel Brown has sponsored 35 bills and cosponsored 947 in Congress. Legislative focus areas include Agriculture and Food, Health, Education, and Government Operations and Politics. Most recently, Rep. Brown introduced HR 7685 in February 2026: "To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to specify that hair straightening or smoothing products containing formaldehyde or formaldehyde releasing substances will be considered adulterated, and for other purposes."

Question 4

What district does Shontel Brown represent?

Accepted Answer

Rep. Shontel Brown represents Ohio's 11th congressional district. With a median household income of $53,094, the district heavily Democratic (D+60). The median age is 38.1. Median rent runs $1,024/month. Unemployment sits at 8.4%.

Question 5

What committees does Shontel Brown serve on?

Accepted Answer

Rep. Shontel Brown serves on House Committee on Agriculture, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party. Rep. Brown holds leadership positions as Ranking Member of the Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and Government Innovation Subcommittee. Across these committees, Rep. Brown sits on 3 subcommittees.

Question 6

How do I contact Shontel Brown?

Accepted Answer

Rep. Shontel Brown's Washington office is at 449 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515. Call (202) 225-7032. You can send a letter, make a call, or see other ways to reach Rep. Brown's office.

Question 7

Is Shontel Brown a democrat?

Accepted Answer

Shontel Brown is a member of the Democratic Party, representing Ohio's 11th district in the U.S. House. Rep. Brown has cast 359 roll call votes in the 119th Congress, voting yea 40% of the time.

Question 8

Where did Shontel Brown go to school?

Accepted Answer

Shontel Brown's education includes: B.A. in Organizational Management from Wilberforce University, Wilberforce, OH (2022); A.S. in Business Management from Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland, OH (2012).

Question 9

What are the demographics of Ohio District 11?

Accepted Answer

Ohio District 11 is 8% Hispanic, 42.3% White, 43.6% Black, 2.8% Asian. The median age is 38.1. Median household income is $53,094. The poverty rate is 16.8%. Unemployment is 8.4%. Median rent is $1,024/month. Median home value is $151,700. 6.5% of residents are uninsured. Source: Census ACS.

Question 10

How did Shontel Brown do in the 2024 election?

Accepted Answer

In the 2024 election, the result was 79.95% Democratic and 20.05% Republican. 302,413 total votes were cast. The Democratic candidate won by 59.9 points. Trend: D shift +4 from the previous cycle. Trend: D shift +4 from the previous cycle.

Shontel Brown

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Member, Cuyahoga County Council, District 9

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Marketing Support Representative, Telco Communications Group

Founder and Owner, Diversified Digital Solutions

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