Federal
U.S. Representative, 11th Congressional District
- Vote for
- 1
- Term
- 2 years
- Candidates
- 2
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
What this office does: A member of the U.S. House of Representatives votes on federal laws, taxes and spending on behalf of the district.
Cleveland and eastern and central Cuyahoga County: Lakewood, Bedford, Bedford Heights, Beachwood, Cleveland Heights, East Cleveland, Euclid, Garfield Heights, Lyndhurst, Maple Heights, Mayfield Heights, Pepper Pike, Richmond Heights, Shaker Heights, South Euclid, University Heights, Warrensville Heights and the eastern villages.
Taxes & budget
Mike KirchnerRepublican
No documented position found.
Shontel M. BrownDemocratic
- Voted against the 2025 Republican reconciliation bill.In office
Public safety
Mike KirchnerRepublican
No documented position found.
Shontel M. BrownDemocratic
- Led effort to restore terminated violence prevention grants.In office
Economy & jobs
Mike KirchnerRepublican
No documented position found.
Shontel M. BrownDemocratic
- Introduced bipartisan bill strengthening organic import verification.In office
Health & human services
Mike KirchnerRepublican
No documented position found.
Shontel M. BrownDemocratic
- Introduced bills to remove lead from homes and pipes.In office
- Co-led the Uterine Cancer Study Act.In office
Courts & justice
Mike KirchnerRepublican
No documented position found.
Shontel M. BrownDemocratic
- Introduced Prison Libraries Act to reduce recidivism.In office
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