Shontel
M. Brown

1. Economy & jobs Opposes tariffs; supports affordability and manufacturing investment +

2. Housing Supports expanding affordable housing supply and preservation +

3. Health care Supports extending ACA tax credits and opposes Medicaid cuts +

4. Immigration Opposes additional ICE/CBP funding; criticizes Trump enforcement +

5. Abortion & reproductive rights Supports federal right to reproductive care, including abortion +

6. Education Supports federal grants to reduce K–3 class sizes in low-income schools +

7. Climate & energy Supports Green New Deal principles and aggressive climate action +

8. Crime & public safety Supports community-based public safety over punitive approaches +

9. Taxes & budget Opposes large tax cuts for billionaires; voted against GOP budgets +

10. Guns Supports universal background checks and assault weapons ban +

11. Democracy & elections Supports voting rights protections and election integrity +

12. Foreign policy & defense Opposes unauthorized U.S. military action against Iran +

1. Oct 10
   news

   Brown holds nearly $1.2M in campaign cash vs. Kirchner's under $1,500 spending

   Cleveland.com reported Brown had nearly $1.2 million in campaign cash, while Kirchner had not raised enough to file a campaign finance report and had spent just under $1,500 through mid-September. The outlet characterized Brown as strongly favored.

   ↳ Ohio's 11th District race: an incumbent with $1.2M vs. a $1,500 campaign · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
2. Oct 10
   news

   Brown criticizes tariffs, immigration enforcement, and cuts to health and food assistance on the trail

   Cleveland.com reported Brown criticized the administration's use of tariffs, saying 'Tariffs should be a tool, not a blunt instrument that is used against even our allies.' She also called for data centers to pay their energy costs and opposed reductions in health and food-assistance coverage.

   ↳ Ohio's 11th District race: an incumbent with $1.2M vs. a $1,500 campaign · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
3. Oct 2
   news

   Brown and Rep. Casar write to FBI Director Patel questioning surveillance expansion plans

   Brown and Rep. Greg Casar wrote to FBI Director Kash Patel seeking information about plans to expand access to automatic license-plate-reader data, including data from Flock cameras. The letter requested a response by October 16.

   ↳ Brown and Casar Question FBI Plan to Expand Surveillance Systems · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
4. Oct 1
   filing

   Brown introduces VET CARE Act to address nationwide veterinarian shortage

   Brown introduced the VET CARE Act, which would authorize federal grants for work-based learning programs to introduce high-school students to veterinary careers. Brown stated the bill aims to 'build a stronger pipeline of veterinarians for the communities that need them most.'

   ↳ Brown Introduces Legislation to Address Nationwide Veterinarian Shortage, Encourage Next Generation to Work in Animal Medicine · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
5. Oct 1
   endorsement

   Brown reported to have backing from Teamsters, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, and AIPAC

   WKYC reported that Brown had organizational support from the Ohio Conference of Teamsters, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, and AIPAC heading into the November general election.

   ↳ Ohio 11th Congressional District election 2026: What you need to know about Shontel Brown vs. Mike Kirchner · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
6. Sep 29
   filing

   Brown reintroduces bill to reduce class sizes with Merkley and McBath

   Brown and Sens. Jeff Merkley and Lucy McBath reintroduced legislation aimed at reducing class sizes, per a press-release listing.

   ↳ Press Release: Brown, Merkley, McBath Reintroduce Bill to ... · Sep 29, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
7. Sep 24
   filing

   Brown joins Blunt Rochester and Gimenez to introduce affordable housing preservation bill

   Brown joined Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester and Rep. Carlos Gimenez in introducing an affordable-housing preservation bill, according to a press-release listing.

   ↳ Shontel Brown, Blunt Rochester, and Gimenez Introduce Affordable ... · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
8. Sep 7
   news

   Brown hosts Labor Day festival; former Gov. Celeste, Sherrod Brown, and Amy Acton appear onstage

   At Brown's annual district Labor Day festival, former Ohio Gov. Dick Celeste, former U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown, and gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton appeared onstage. Sherrod Brown said, 'You know the importance of Shontel and me together, going back to Washington to fight against the attacks on all of us.'

   ↳ Ohio's 11th District race: an incumbent with $1.2M vs. a $1,500 campaign · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
9. May 5
   news

   Republican Mike Kirchner wins GOP primary, defeating James Hemphill

   Kirchner defeated Cleveland Heights contractor James Hemphill in the Republican primary to set up a general-election contest against Brown.

   ↳ Ohio's 11th District race: an incumbent with $1.2M vs. a $1,500 campaign · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
10. May 5
    news

    Brown wins Democratic primary with 85.5% of the vote

    Brown won the Ohio 11th District Democratic primary with 85.5% (69,871 votes). Ardelia Holmes received 7.9% and Sean Freeman 6.6%, with 99% of results in per NPR's results page.

    ↳ Ohio Primary Election Results 2026 · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

• Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb official
  Brown's campaign priorities page states she is endorsed by Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb; no announcement date given. shontelbrown.com
• Former U.S. Representative Marcia Fudge official
  Brown's campaign homepage displays Fudge's statement: 'Shontel Brown is a tireless advocate for the people of Ohio. Her dedication is unparalleled.' No date given. shontelbrown.com
• Former U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown official
  Appeared with Shontel Brown at an October 2026 campaign event and voiced support for her reelection, quoted as saying 'You know the importance of Shontel and me together, going back to Washington to fight against the attacks on all of us.' cleveland.com · Oct 10, 2026
• GIFFORDS organization
  GIFFORDS candidate page identifies Brown as endorsed for U.S. House, Ohio's 11th District. giffords.org · Aug 5, 2026
• Ohio Conference of Teamsters union
  Announced endorsement of Brown for OH-11 among 2026 Congressional endorsements. teamster.org · Jul 10, 2026
• Elect Democratic Women organization
  Lists Rep. Shontel Brown as a candidate it supports for OH-11. electdemocraticwomen.org · Jun 9, 2026
• American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) union
  Endorsed Brown among seven Ohio congressional candidates ahead of the primary election. afge.org · Apr 28, 2026

Raised

$1.18M

Spent

$883K

Cash on hand

$1.16M

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H2OH11169(opens in a new tab)