Marcia Fudge
Marcia Fudge | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 11th district | |
Incumbent | |
Assumed office November 18, 2008 | |
Preceded by | Stephanie Tubbs Jones |
Mayor of Warrensville Heights, Ohio | |
In office January 16, 2000 β November 18, 2008[1] | |
Preceded by | William Pegues[2] |
Succeeded by | Clinton Hall |
Personal details | |
Born | [3] Cleveland, Ohio | October 29, 1952
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | single |
Residence | Warrensville Heights, Ohio |
Alma mater | Ohio State University Cleveland-Marshall College of Law |
Profession | Attorney |
Religion | Baptist |
Marcia L. Fudge (born October 29, 1952) is the U.S. Representative for Ohio's 11th congressional district, serving since 2008. She is a member of the Democratic Party.[4] The district includes an area from Cleveland to Akron.
Early life, education and career
Fudge, a 1971 graduate of Shaker Heights High School,[5] earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business from Ohio State University in 1975.[6] In 1983, she earned a law degree from ClevelandβMarshall College of Law, part of Cleveland State University.[6][7]
Immediately after college, she worked as a law clerk and studied legal research. She also worked in the Cuyahoga County prosecutor's office.[8] While serving in the prosecutors' office, she worked on business aspects as she held the position of Director of Budget and Finance. Fudge has also worked as an auditor for the estate tax department and has occasionally served as a visiting judge and as a chief referee for arbitration. [9]
Early political career
Fudge was the Mayor of Warrensville Heights, a middle-class and mostly African-American suburb of Cleveland, from January 2000 until November 18, 2008.[1][10] She was victorious in her first ever run for elective office, becoming the first woman and first African-American elected mayor of the town.[11]
She was chief of staff to 11th District Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones during Jones' first term in Congress.[12] She has also served on the board of trustees for the Cleveland Public Library.[11]
U.S. House of Representatives
Committee assignments
- Committee on Agriculture
- Subcommittee on Conservation, Energy, and Forestry
- Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, and Credit (Ranking Member)
- Committee on Science, Space and Technology
- Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics
Caucus Memberships
- Congressional Arts Caucus
- Congressional Progressive Caucus
Political campaigns
2008
After Jones' unexpected death on August 20, 2008, Fudge was selected as Jones' replacement on the November ballot by a committee of local Democratic leaders. This virtually assured her of election in this heavily Democratic, black-majority district.[13][14] As expected, Fudge won the November 4 general election in a rout, defeating Republican Thomas Pekarek with 85 percent of the vote.[15] She was unopposed in a November 18 special election for the balance of Jones' fifth term, and won with less than 9,000 votes cast.[16] [17] She was sworn in on November 19, 2008.[18][19]
2010
Fudge was challenged by Republican Thomas Pekarek. She was re-elected with 82.5% of the vote.[20]
2012
Fudge defeated a couple of minor candidates in the Democratic primary, and ran unopposed in the general election.
Personal life
Fudge is a past president of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, serving from 1996 to 2000,[21][22] and is a co-chair of the sorority's National Social Action Commission.[23][24] In 2003, she was a member of the Shaker Heights Alumni Association's Hall of Fame Class.[5]
Fudge has been a member of the Church of God (Anderson),[11][25] and is now a member of Zion Chapel Baptist Church.[9]
References
- β 1.0 1.1 Olivera Perkins (November 19, 2008). "Marcia Fudge, with style of her own, takes congressional seat". The Plain Dealer. Retrieved November 19, 2008.
- β Russell Walker (December 9, 1999). "Marcia Fudge is Warrensville Mayor-elect". Call & Post. pp. A1.
- β Seth Stern (November 8, 2008). "111th House Freshmen: Marcia L. Fudge, D-Ohio (11)". CQ Politics. Retrieved November 13, 2008.
- β "Fudge Elected To Late Tubbs-Jones' Congressional Seat". WEWS-TV. November 4, 2008. Retrieved November 4, 2008.
- β 5.0 5.1 "The Shaker School Review" (pdf). Winter 2004. pp. 13β14. Archived from the original on March 24, 2009. Retrieved March 22, 2012.
- β 6.0 6.1 Michelle McCafferty (April 10, 2006). "Alumna Spotlight: Marcia L. Fudge, ESQ". The Cauldron. Retrieved September 12, 2008.
- β "MAYOR MARCIA FUDGE, ESQ.". Call & Post. March 8, 2007. p. 6.
- β "Cuyahoga County Prosecuting Attorney Press Conference Regarding Congressional Race". PR Newswire. February 10, 1998.
- β 9.0 9.1 "Biography". United States House of Representatives. Retrieved November 29, 2008.
- β "Warrensville Heights, Ohio Mayor's Inauguration". PR Newswire. January 11, 2000. Retrieved September 12, 2008.
- β 11.0 11.1 11.2 "About the Mayor". City of Warrensville Heights, Ohio. Archived from the original on June 2, 2007. Retrieved September 12, 2008.
- β "Stephanie Tubbs Jones: A servant of the people". Call & Post. October 26, 2006. p. 1B.
- β Greg Giroux (September 11, 2008). "Ohio Dem Fudge Hits Sweet Spot With Nomination to Succeed Late Rep. Tubbs Jones". CQ Politics. Retrieved September 13, 2008.
- β Census data for Ohio's 11th district
- β Ohio election results
- β Fudge unopposed in special House election. WKYC-TV, November 19, 2008
- β Ohio Elects a Member of Congress in an Election with Fewer Than 9,000 Votes Cast. Ballot Access News, November 21, 2008
- β Edward Epstein (November 19, 2008). "Democrat Fudge Takes Oath as Newest House Member". CQ Politics. Retrieved November 19, 2008.
- β "Congressional Chronicle". C-SPAN. November 19, 2008. Retrieved November 19, 2008.
- β "The States: Ohio". CNN.com.
- β "Marcia Fudge elected national president of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.". Jet. September 16, 1996.
- β "Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. β Past National Presidents". Retrieved September 12, 2008.
- β "Young women invited to meet 'Extraordinary' role models". Call & Post. October 3, 2007. p. 2B.
- β "Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Awards Melanie L. Campbell Social Action Award". August 15, 2008. Retrieved September 12, 2008.
- β "Listing of Fudge's church in Church of God (Anderson) directory". Retrieved October 26, 2008.
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Marcia Fudge. |
- Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge official U.S. House site
- Marcia L. Fudge for Congress
- Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Biography, voting record, and interest group ratings at Project Vote Smart
- Financial information (federal office) at the Federal Election Commission
- Legislation sponsored at The Library of Congress
Political offices | ||
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Preceded by William Pegues |
Mayor of Warrensville Heights, Ohio January 16, 2000 β November 18, 2008 |
Succeeded by Clinton Hall |
United States House of Representatives | ||
Preceded by Stephanie Tubbs Jones |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 11th congressional district November 18, 2008 β present |
Incumbent |
Preceded by Emanuel Cleaver |
Chairperson of Congressional Black Caucus 2013 β Present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
United States order of precedence (ceremonial) | ||
Preceded by Donna Edwards |
United States Representatives by seniority 234th |
Succeeded by Rick Nolan |
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