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U.S. House · OH-13 · Democratic candidate · 2026

Emilia Sykes

Democratic candidate for Ohio's 13th Congressional District

Emilia Sykes is a congresswoman and former Ohio House minority leader focused on affordable health care, workers’ rights, public schools and retirement.

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DistrictOH-13
OfficeCongress
ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where Emilia stands.

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Health care and medications

  • Supports affordable care, Medicaid, insulin cost limits and addressing disparities in access to treatment

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Schools and college affordability

  • Supports resources for educators and reducing the cost of college and workforce training

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Jobs and union protections

  • Supports the PRO Act, a higher minimum wage and apprenticeships for Ohio workers

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Housing and family tax relief

  • Supports expanded earned income and child tax credits and addressing corporate purchases of homes

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Retirement and prescription costs

  • Supports protecting Social Security and Medicare and adding dental, vision and hearing benefits

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Reproductive rights and freedom

  • Supports the Women’s Health Protection Act and safeguarding access to reproductive health care

Record and background

Record & experience.

  1. Since 2023

    Experience

    U.S. representative

    Represents Ohio’s 13th District.

  • Experience

    Ohio House member

    Represented Ohio House District 34 for eight years.

  • Experience

    Ohio House minority leader

    Led Ohio House Democrats for three years.

  • Accomplishment

    Returned benefits to residents

    Her office helped return over $16 million to constituents.

  • Experience

    Transportation committee vice ranking member

    Serves as transportation vice ranking member.

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    Science investigations ranking member

    Leads Science Democrats on investigations and oversight.

  • Experience

    Bipartisan Women’s Caucus co-chair

    Co-chairs the Bipartisan Women’s Caucus.

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    Tire Safety Caucus co-chair

    Co-chairs the Congressional Tire Safety Caucus.

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    New Dems housing task force chair

    Chairs New Dems’ Housing Task Force.

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    Problem Solvers trade co-chair

    Co-chairs working group on tariffs, trade and strategic competition.

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    Reproductive Justice Task Force chair

    Chairs the Reproductive Justice Task Force.

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    Democratic Women’s Caucus vice-chair

    Serves as a Democratic Women’s Caucus vice-chair.

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