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Emilia
Sykes

Democratic U.S. Representative for Ohio's 13th District, seeking re-election in 2026

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Opponents Carey Coleman R+ 1 more Compare race →

Background

Emilia Strong Sykes is the Democratic U.S. Representative for Ohio's 13th Congressional District, having been first elected in 2022 and serving since January 2023. She was born and raised in Akron, Ohio, where she grew up on the city's west side. 12

Before her congressional career, Sykes served in the Ohio House of Representatives for District 34 from 2015 to 2022, including as Ohio House Minority Leader from 2019 to 2021. 218 Prior to elected office, she worked as an administrative staff adviser in the Summit County Fiscal Office, at Community Legal Services in Akron, and as a law clerk to the chief judge of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Georgia. 218

Sykes holds a B.A. in psychology from Kent State University, a J.D. from the University of Florida, and a Master of Public Health also from the University of Florida. 12 She is seeking re-election in Ohio's 13th Congressional District in the November 2026 general election. 69

At a glance

Party
Democratic · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 13, Ohio
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative for Ohio's 13th Congressional District
Website
emiliasykesforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Timeline

  1. Oct 15
    news
    Sykes scheduled to speak at Akron Press Club candidate lunch appearance

    The Akron Press Club scheduled a campaign lunch appearance for Sykes on October 15, with audience questions. Coleman was separately scheduled for October 13. As of October 12, the Sykes event was still upcoming. The events were separate appearances, not a joint debate.

    Ohio 13th Congressional District candidates to speak during lunch events · Oct 7, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 5
    news
    Sykes participates in J Street PAC virtual fundraiser with Ohio candidates

    J Street PAC listed Sykes as a participant in a virtual 'Bluehio' fundraiser alongside other Ohio Democratic candidates on October 5.

    JStreetPAC Bluehio Virtual Fundraiser - JStreetPAC · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 5
    poll
    Cook Political Report shifts OH-13 rating from 'Tossup' to 'Likely Democrat'

    Cleveland.com reported that the Cook Political Report shifted its rating of OH-13 from 'Tossup' to 'Likely Democrat.' The redrawn district includes all of Summit County and parts of Portage and Stark counties. Former GOP contender Kevin Coughlin had withdrawn after the map change, saying it eliminated his path to victory.

    Ohio 13th District 2026: Sykes, Coleman and Dixit face off · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Oct 5
    news
    Sykes touts federal funds, criticizes tariffs and Trump policies in campaign coverage

    In Cleveland.com's candidate coverage, Sykes cited federal funds she said she secured for district projects and constituent casework. She described affordability as a leading concern, criticized tariffs and the Trump administration's policies, and called for public scrutiny of data-center deals including disclosure of water and utility use.

    Ohio 13th District 2026: Sykes, Coleman and Dixit face off · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Oct 1
    endorsement
    Sykes endorsed by Ohio Teamsters, Planned Parenthood, Reproductive Freedom for All, and AIPAC

    An October 1 election overview listed endorsements for Sykes from the Ohio Conference of Teamsters, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, Reproductive Freedom for All, and AIPAC. Specific dates for each individual endorsement were not provided in the source.

    Ohio 13th Congressional District election 2026 · Oct 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Sep 28
    news
    Sykes campaigns on affordability, tapped by Jeffries for Democratic affordability group

    The Akron Beacon Journal reported that Sykes, Coleman, and Dixit were making their cases to voters. Sykes said Democrats would work to end the war in Iran and reduce tariffs. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries had tapped her for a 12-member Democratic group focused on affordability, with Sykes focusing on housing.

    Sykes faces new GOP opponent Coleman in U.S. House OH-13 race · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Jun 30
    news
    Sykes holds massive fundraising advantage with $3.1M raised, $1.9M on hand

    FEC figures through June 30 showed Sykes had raised approximately $3,135,891 and had about $1,897,462 cash on hand. Republican challenger Carey Coleman had raised about $127,000 with $78,000 on hand, and independent Sandeep Dixit had raised about $58,000 with $6,000 on hand.

    Ohio 13th District 2026: Sykes, Coleman and Dixit face off · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  8. May 5
    filing
    Sykes advances unopposed in Democratic primary for OH-13

    Emilia Sykes advanced unopposed in the Democratic primary for Ohio's 13th Congressional District. Carey Coleman won the Republican nomination in a four-way primary contest. The general-election field was set as Sykes, Coleman, and independent Sandeep Dixit.

    Ohio Primary Election Results 2026 · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Planned Parenthood Action Fund organization
    A September 30, 2026 election overview reported the group had endorsed Sykes; no endorsement announcement date provided. yahoo.com
  • EMILYs List organization
    Candidate page indicates the organization supports Sykes, but no specific date for a 2026 endorsement is given. emilyslist.org
  • Ohio AFL-CIO union
    Lists Sykes as its endorsed candidate for U.S. House, District 13, in its 2026 general-election endorsements. No specific announcement date given. ohioaflcio.org
  • MoveOn organization
    Endorsed Sykes for reelection; endorsement page published July 29, 2026, with a second page published September 21, 2026. front.moveon.org · Jul 29, 2026
  • Ohio Conference of Teamsters union
    Included Sykes in its 2026 congressional endorsements, announced July 10, 2026. teamster.org · Jul 10, 2026
  • American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) union
    AFGE announced its Ohio congressional endorsements on April 28, 2026, endorsing Sykes for reelection. afge.org · Apr 28, 2026
  • Reproductive Freedom for All organization
    Named Sykes in its endorsement slate for the 2026 midterms, announced May 8, 2025. reproductivefreedomforall.org · May 8, 2025

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$3.14M
Spent
$1.36M
Cash on hand
$1.90M

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H2OH13264(opens in a new tab)

Sources 24

  1. [1] Ohio Primary Election Results 2026(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
  2. [2] Ohio 13th Congressional District candidates to speak during lunch events(opens in a new tab) Oct 7, 2026
  3. [3] 2026 Endorsements — Ohio AFL-CIO(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  4. [4] Ohio 13th District 2026: Sykes, Coleman and Dixit face off(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
  5. [5] Ohio 13th Congressional District election 2026(opens in a new tab) Oct 1, 2026
  6. [6] Rep. Emilia Sykes on 'fighting for an affordable America'(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
  7. [7] 2026 midterm candidates for the U.S. Senate, U.S. House(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
  8. [8] JStreetPAC Bluehio Virtual Fundraiser - JStreetPAC(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
  9. [9] Sykes faces new GOP opponent Coleman in U.S. House OH-13 race(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
  10. [10] Education And Workforce Development(opens in a new tab) Aug 22, 2026
  11. [11] Emilia Sykes : MoveOn: People-Powered Progress(opens in a new tab) Jul 29, 2026
  12. [12] Ohio Conference of Teamsters Announce 2026 Congressional Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Jul 10, 2026
  13. [13] Emilia Sykes(opens in a new tab) Jun 15, 2026
  14. [14] AFGE Endorses 7 Congressional Candidates from Ohio Ahead of ...(opens in a new tab) Apr 28, 2026
  15. [15] Rep. Sykes, New Democrat Coalition Affordable Housing Task Force Unveil Comprehensive Action Plan to Build More Homes and Lower Costs | U.S. Congresswoman Emilia Sykes(opens in a new tab) Jan 20, 2026
  16. [16] Rep. Sykes Condemns Legislation That Would Use Taxpayer Dollars To Fund Dangerous Anti-Abortion Centers | U.S. Congresswoman Emilia Sykes(opens in a new tab) Jan 18, 2026
  17. [17] Rep. Sykes: We Need Real, Bipartisan Solutions To Secure Our Border, Not Partisan Political Stunts | U.S. Congresswoman Emilia Sykes(opens in a new tab) Jan 18, 2026
  18. [18] Energy | U.S. Congresswoman Emilia Sykes(opens in a new tab) Jan 15, 2026
  19. [19] Health Care | U.S. Congresswoman Emilia Sykes(opens in a new tab) Nov 3, 2025
  20. [20] Public Safety | U.S. Congresswoman Emilia Sykes(opens in a new tab) Nov 3, 2025
  21. [21] Rep. Sykes Introduces Lower Your Taxes Act To Put More Money In The Pockets Of Working People In Ohio’s 13th Congressional District | U.S. Congresswoman Emilia Sykes(opens in a new tab) Nov 3, 2025
  22. [22] Rep. Sykes Supports Three Security Funding Bills To Support Our Allies And Deliver Critical Humanitarian Aid | U.S. Congresswoman Emilia Sykes(opens in a new tab) Nov 3, 2025
  23. [23] Reproductive Freedom for All Endorses Slate of U.S. ...(opens in a new tab) Jun 23, 2025
  24. [24] Rep. Sykes Joins House Democrats’ Push To Advance Gun Safety Legislation During Gun Violence Awareness Month | U.S. Congresswoman Emilia Sykes(opens in a new tab) Sep 26, 2024
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