Fifteen Running for 11th Congressional District Seat

The filing deadline has also passed for Ohio’s 11th Congressional District race. The special election will feature 13 Democrats and two Republicans running to replace Marcia Fudge, who’s now secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Former legislators Nina Turner, John Barnes, and Shirley Smith are among the candidates vying to represent the heavily Democratic district. The primary will be Aug. 3 and the general election Nov. 2. 5/18/2021