DCCC Chairman Van Hollen’s Statement on the Passing of Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs-Jones

DCCC Chairman Chris Van Hollen released the following statement this evening on the passing of Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones (OH-11).

Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones was a courageous voice for equality and a fierce advocate for her constituents.  As the first African American woman to represent Ohio in Congress and a preeminent voice in the Congressional Black Caucus, Congresswoman Tubbs Jones spent every day working to make America a more perfect union. 

Whether it was her fight to keep families from losing their homes to foreclosure or to ensure that every vote is counted in our elections, Congresswoman Tubbs Jones approached every battle with passion, grace, and determination.     

On behalf of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, I extend my deepest condolences to Congresswoman Tubbs Jones' son Mervyn, her entire family, many friends, and her constituents in Ohio's 11th Congressional District.  I hope it is of some comfort that the thoughts and prayers of so many are with them at this difficult time.