Emilia Strong Sykes has represented Ohio’s 13th district in the U.S. House since 2023. Ranking member of the House Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight.
Sykes served in the Ohio House of Representatives from 2015 to 2022 and was the chamber’s minority leader from 2019 to 2021.
Sykes earned a Bachelor of Arts from Kent State University in 2007, followed by a Juris Doctor from the Fredric G. Levin College of Law and a Master of Public Health from the University of Florida College of Public Health and Health Professions in 2011. Sykes served as an Ohio state representative from 2015 to 2022 and as minority leader of the Ohio House from 2019 to 2021.Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
2026 OH U.S. House district 13 general election · 2026-11-03 · No sourced statements are available for this campaign yet.
| DATE | MEASURE | VOTE | DEM MAJORITY | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEP 16 | S. 2403Retire through Ownership Act | YEA | YEA 209–0 | Passed 401–142/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9497Water Resources Development Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 415–92/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9340Ratepayer Protection Act | YEA | YEA 206–3 | Passed 417–32/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.J.Res. 213Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | NAY | NAY 207–3 | Passed 214–208 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 10326PROOF Act | NAY | NAY 206–6 | Passed 217–207 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9576National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 139–72 | Passed 352–72 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 5334Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 | NAY | NAY 152–58 | Passed 262–159 |
| SEP 15 | H.Con.Res. 93Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | YEA | YEA 213–0 | Passed 220–204 |
| SEP 15 | H.J.Res. 210Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | NAY | NAY 210–3 | Passed 216–211 |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 9500Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 408–172/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2140Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 343–792/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 4646Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 213–0 | Passed 424–02/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 8278Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act | YEA | YEA 213–0 | Passed 417–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2978GUARD Act | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 414–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 3276Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 206–0 | Passed 345–602/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 4219National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 205–0 | Passed 371–332/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 03 | H.R. 4795Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 | NAY | NAY 167–33 | Passed 237–169 |
| SEP 02 | H.R. 1501Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025 | NAY | NAY 201–7 | Passed 218–201 |
| SEP 02 | H.J.Res. 1Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supre… | NAY | NAY 205–1 | Failed 212–2062/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 9436Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 | NAY | NAY 193–10 | Passed 219–196 |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 6500Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 | YEA | YEA 176–29 | Passed 370–482/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 32LACA | YEA | YEA 191–0 | Passed 378–102/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 307Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act | YEA | YEA 189–0 | Passed 376–82/3 NEEDED |
| JUL 23 | H.R. 8884Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act | NAY | NAY 188–19 | Passed 232–188 |
| JUL 23 | H.Con.Res. 89Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 214–208 |
| BILL | TITLE · POLICY AREA | STAGE | COSPON. |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.R. 10638 | To establish the gender-based violence survivor workforce program. | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 9004 | Truck Stop Safety ActTRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 8713 | RAPID Responders Act of 2026TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS | Introduced | 1 COSPON. |
| H.R. 8639 | COOL IT ActIMMIGRATION | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 8530 | Quantum for Health ActSCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, COMMUNICATIONS | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 8393 | Consumer Protection and Corporate Accountability in Bankruptcy Act of 2026FINANCE AND FINANCIAL SECTOR | Introduced | 3 COSPON. |
| H.R. 7338 | Railroad Safety and Accountability ActTRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 6820 | Airline Passenger Compensation Act of 2025TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS | Introduced | 4 COSPON. |
| H.R. 6898 | AIRSHIP ActSCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, COMMUNICATIONS | Introduced | 1 COSPON. |
| H.R. 5661 | Water Preservation and Affordability Act of 2025ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION | Introduced | 6 COSPON. |
| H.R. 5893 | GUARD ActSOCIAL WELFARE | Introduced | 1 COSPON. |
| H.R. 5761 | Fair Warning Act of 2025LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT | Introduced | 2 COSPON. |
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SINCE DEC 2021 $195K through AIPAC PAC
Earmarked gifts are part of Individuals above. AIPAC PAC filings through Aug 31.
MOST RATEDRepresentative Emilia Sykes saw her district rating shift to 'Likely Democratic' following redistricting and favorable midterm modeling.
Sykes describes her affordability and housing priorities as she seeks reelection.
MOST RATEDSykes described the searches as an apparent effort to intimidate community organizers and halt voter registration.
She joined the caucus’s call for stronger protections and more effective responses to sexual misconduct on campus.
Sykes outlines her affordability priorities and the legislation and policies she says would lower costs.
Sykes described affordability and housing as central priorities in her campaign.
Sykes joined two Democratic colleagues in urging the House Ethics Committee to investigate the allegations against Miller.
MOST RATEDRepresentative Emilia Sykes saw her district rating shift to 'Likely Democratic' following redistricting and favorable midterm modeling.
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