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Five Republicans competing to topple Akron’s U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes
Rep. Emilia Sykes faces five GOP challengers in Ohio's 13th District, but redistricting has shifted the Akron seat in Democrats' favor and she holds a massive fundraising advantage. Read More
Summit County GOP endorses Carey Coleman in OH-13 US House primary
From a pool of five candidates, the Summit County Republican Party endorsed media veteran Carey Coleman in the race against Emilia Sykes. Read More
Meet the 5 candidates for Republican spot in OH-13 U.S. House race
When Republican Kevin Coughlin withdrew his bid for a rematch against U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes, opportunity knocked for a handful of his party brethren. Read More
U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes announces application process for 2026 Congressional Art Competition
AKRON — U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes (D-District 13) has launched the application process for the 2026 Congressional Art Competition, a nationwide high school arts contest sponsored by the members of the U.S. House of Representatives. The winning artwork of the district’s competition will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol, alongside winning pieces Read More
Sykes hosts breakfast with faith leaders from across District 13
U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes (D-District 13) meets with faith leaders of all denominations from Ohio’s 13th Congressional District. Photo courtesy of U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes’ office AKRON — On Feb. 27, U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes (D-District 13) hosted her annual Faith Leaders Breakfast at The Faith Place. The roundtable brought together clergy and community faith Read More
Rep. Sykes welcomes $500,000 EPA grant for job training, cleanup
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes (D-District 13) recently announced a $500,000 federal grant will train local residents for environmental cleanup jobs while helping bring new life to old, contaminated sites. The grant comes from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and will go to the Summit and Medina Workforce Area Council of Governments. Read More
Fairlawn’s Rosemont Preserve project receives $1.2M federal funding boost
Rep. Emilia Sykes was able to help secure $1.2 million in federal funding for the Rosemont Preserve project. Located on a portion of the former Rosemont Country Club, the preserve will reduce flooding in the surrounding area and serve as a passive-use nature preserve. Read More
Emilia Sykes bringing president of United Steelworkers Local 2L to SOTU
Rep. Emilia Sykes will highlight Ohio workers and labor issues at the State of the Union. Here's who she is bringing to tonight's address. Read More
Springfield Twp. trustee trimmed from GOP field for U.S. House primary
Jeremy Caudill filed to run in crowded race for Emilia Sykes' 13th Congressional District seat, but election board rules he won't be on ballot. Read More
Sykes Hosts annual Elected Officials Breakfast
Event brings together elected officials, community leaders from across 13th District Rep. Emilia Sykes (D-District 13) Jan. 29 hosted her annual Elected Officials Breakfast to bring together leaders from across Ohio’s 13th Congressional District to hear about the issues that matter most to them and their constituents. Photo courtesy of the office of U.S. Rep. Read More