Former state Rep. John Barnes Jr. launches bid for 11th Congressional District Seth A. Richardson, cleveland.com
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Former state Rep. John Barnes Jr., a Democrat, on Thursday announced his candidacy for the 11th Congressional District, making five candidates in the Democratic primary so far for Rep. Marcia Fudge’s soon-to-be vacated seat.
Barnes’ entry adds to a growing list of entrants into the heavily Democratic district. Fudge, who is awaiting confirmation to serve as President Joe Biden’s secretary of housing and urban development, has occupied the seat since 2008.
“I have watched lately with great dismay as disruptive elements have infiltrated and eroded the very foundation of our democracy; challenging the values we hold dear,” Barnes said in a statement. “These dark forces have pushed back against the struggle for equality, our health and well being and even challenged the truth itself. And like our president, I have come to a
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Posted Dec 15, 2020
FILE - In this Jan. 4, 2020 file photo former Ohio state Sen. Nina Turner introduces Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., during a campaign event, in Mason City, Iowa. After more than a decade of politics, Turner has remained committed to progressive reforms and speaking on behalf of marginalized groups in her newest political venture - launching Amare Public Affairs, an Ohio-based public affairs firm. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)AP
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CLEVELAND, Ohio – Former state Sen. Nina Turner made her bid official for Rep. Marcia Fudge’s congressional seat in Northeast Ohio, becoming the third candidate to jump in to what will likely be a crowded primary.
Former State Senator Nina Turner jumps into the 11th District race for Congress
Former State Senator Nina Turner jumps into the 11th District race for Congress
and last updated 2020-12-15 19:20:01-05
CLEVELAND â Former State Senator Nina Turner making it official Tuesday that she will be throwing her hat into the ring in the race to fill the soon-to-be-vacated seat of Congresswoman Marcia Fudge, who was nominated to be the Biden Administration s Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. I m running for Congress to bring a progressive voice to the people of the 11th Congressional District, Turner said. I feel deeply about this community, it is my community I was born and raised in this community and I ve served all of my adult life in this community.
Shontel Brown, Jeff Johnson announce bids, Nina Turner files paperwork for Marcia Fudge’s seat as list of potential candidates balloons
Updated Dec 09, 2020;
Posted Dec 09, 2020
Rep. Marcia Fudge, a Warrensville Heights Democrat, will reportedly be President-elect Joe Biden s pick for Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, opening up a seat that could become a free-for-all for Northeast Ohio Democrats. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)AP
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CLEVELAND, Ohio – Two candidates for what is likely to be a crowded special election said Wednesday they were running for Rep. Marcia Fudge’s seat if she is confirmed to head the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.