Brown, Shontel M. (Shontel Monique), 1975-

Shontel Monique Brown (born June 24, 1975) is an American politician who is the U.S. Representative for Ohio's 11th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives. A member of the Democratic Party, she won her seat in a special election on November 2, 2021. She was a member of the Cuyahoga County Council, representing the 9th district, and chairs the Cuyahoga County Democratic Party.

Brown earned an Associate of Science degree in business management from Cuyahoga Community College. She is working toward a Bachelor of Science degree in organizational management from Wilberforce University, with an anticipated graduation in 2022. Brown founded Diversified Digital Solutions, a marketing support company. She was elected to the Warrensville Heights City Council in 2011, where she held office for three years. In 2014, she was elected to the 9th District on the Cuyahoga County Council, succeeding Councilwoman C. Ellen Connally. Her district includes much of eastern Cuyahoga County, including Warrensville Heights, Bedford, Shaker Heights, Orange, and part of eastern Cleveland. In 2017, she was elected chair of the Cuyahoga County Democratic Party, defeating State Senator Sandra Williams and Newburgh Heights Mayor Trevor Elkins. Upon taking office, Brown became the first woman and the first African-American to serve as Cuyahoga County Democratic party chair.

In December 2020, President Joe Biden nominated U.S. Representative Marcia Fudge for secretary of housing and urban development. Brown subsequently announced her intention to run in the special election for Fudge's seat, and filed paperwork with the FEC on December 9. She was one of seven major candidates to run in the district. Several notable Democrats endorsed Brown’s candidacy, including former U.S. secretary of state and 2016 Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn, and U.S. Representative Joyce Beatty. Brown won the August 3 primary with 50.1% of the vote and the November 2 general election, defeating Republican nominee Laverne Gore with 78.7% of the vote.