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Marcia Fudge is the Democratic representative for Ohio's 11th congressional district. She was elected in 2008 and previously served as the mayor of Warrensville Heights in Ohio for eight years.

When she was elected mayor, Fudge became the suburb's first female and first black mayor. These days, the 64-year-old is hard at work protecting her Muslim constituents from the president's controversial travel ban. In a statement, Fudge said, "The 11th Congressional District is home to many Muslims. Muslims are a part of the fabric of our community. I fully support them and their right to worship freely."