Sandeep
Dixit
Independent engineer and small-business owner Sandeep Dixit is challenging for Ohio's 13th Congressional District seat in 2026.
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Background
Sandeep Dixit is an engineer and small-business owner running as an independent candidate for U.S. House in Ohio's 13th District in the November 3, 2026 election, challenging Democratic incumbent Emilia Sykes and Republican Carey Coleman. 1214
Dixit moved to the greater Cleveland region in 1994 and co-founded a software development and consulting firm with his wife in 1996, having begun his career as a shop-floor process engineer. He holds a mechanical engineering degree (1989), a master's in Integrated Manufacturing Systems Engineering from North Carolina State University (1991), and an MBA from Cleveland State University. 114
Dixit lives in Mayfield Village, Ohio — which is reported to be outside the 13th District — and serves on the Mayfield Village Parks and Recreation Department board. Cleveland.com reported in September 2026 that this is his first run for public office. 114
Dixit has framed his campaign around opposition to party extremism, positioning his independent status as a central argument for his candidacy. 14
At a glance
- Party
- Independent
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 13, Ohio
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- Engineer and small-business owner (co-founder of software development and consulting firm); board member, Mayfield Village Parks and Recreation Department
- Website
- sandeepdixit.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Date unknownfilingFEC filings through Sept. 30 show Dixit raised ~$82K, spent ~$70K, with ~$7K cash on hand
A ChamberLight election page updated October 10 reported FEC figures through September 30 showing Dixit had raised about $82,000, spent about $70,000, and had about $7,000 cash on hand — reflecting additional fundraising and spending beyond the earlier June 30 snapshot.
Ohio's 13th Congressional District 2026: Sykes vs. Coleman | ChamberLight · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 6newsDixit highlighted among Indian-American candidates making waves in 2026 midterms
Ground.news and Firstpost reported on Indian-American candidates, including Dixit, running in the 2026 midterms and noted his candidacy in Ohio's 13th District.
Indian-American candidates Ritesh Tandon, Nirav Sheth and Sandeep Dixit, making waves in the 2026 midterms · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 5newsCleveland.com reports Dixit raised ~$58K, collected 6,000 signatures to qualify as independent
Cleveland.com reported that Dixit had raised about $58,000 with about $6,000 remaining in his campaign account based on FEC filings through June 30. His proposals included a higher minimum wage, ending federal taxation of Social Security benefits, and strict environmental rules for data centers. He collected 6,000 signatures to qualify for the ballot as an independent.
Ohio 13th District 2026: Sykes, Coleman and Dixit face off · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 30newsDixit publishes opinion piece framing candidacy as opposition to 'extreme' political parties
In an opinion piece published by Yahoo, Dixit stated he was saying 'NO' to special interest, corporate, party or PAC money and that his campaign was funded by people only. He framed his candidacy as opposition to what he called 'extreme' political parties. Available campaign-finance summaries show both individual contributions and self-funding.
Sandeep Dixit on running against 'extreme' political parties · Sep 30, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 28newsDixit's platform and campaign plans detailed in Akron Beacon Journal race profile
The Akron Beacon Journal reported on Dixit's focus on affordability, jobs, healthcare, environmental regulation and privacy. Dixit said he had accepted no corporate money and planned campaign billboards, radio and television ads during the final four weeks of the race.
Sykes faces new GOP opponent Coleman in U.S. House OH-13 race · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $82K
- Spent
- $70K
- Cash on hand
- $7,299
As of Sep 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6OH13273(opens in a new tab)
Sources 9
- [1] Indian-American candidates Ritesh Tandon, Nirav Sheth and Sandeep Dixit, making waves in the 2026 midterms(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [2] Ohio 13th District 2026: Sykes, Coleman and Dixit face off(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
- [3] Issues – Where Sandeep Dixit Stands for Ohio's 13th District(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
- [4] Sandeep Dixit - Voter Guide(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
- [5] Sandeep Dixit on running against 'extreme' political parties(opens in a new tab) Sep 30, 2026
- [6] Ohio's 13th Congressional District 2026: Sykes vs. Coleman | ChamberLight(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
- [7] Sykes faces new GOP opponent Coleman in U.S. House OH-13 race(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
- [8] Independent congressional candidate Sandeep Dixit says party extremism is his real opponent(opens in a new tab) Sep 9, 2026
- [9] Vote For Sandeep Dixit(opens in a new tab) Nov 13, 2025