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Emilia Sykes

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Emilia Sykes is running for Ohio US Representative, District 13.

Personal background

Emilia is originally from Akron, Ohio. She earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Kent State University and both a master's degree in public health and a law degree from the University of Florida. She is married to her husband, Kevin.

Professional background

Emilia previously worked as an administrative staff advisor at the Summit County fiscal office.

Political background

Emilia Sykes is a US representative in Congressional District 13. She was elected to this position in 2022 and is serving her first term. She previously served as a state representative in State House District 34. She was elected to that position in 2014 and served for 4 terms and served as a State House minority leader for 2 years.

Economy

As a state representative, secured federal funding for a tech hub in the district and supported the National Apprenticeship Act, which plans to have over $3.85 billion invested to increase access to apprenticeship opportunities.

Supported policies that aim to protect the environment while bolstering the economy.

Wants to revive well-paying jobs in Northeast Ohio and increase job training and job growth opportunities.

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Healthcare

Said, "Women should always have the right to make decisions about their healthcare and reproductive freedom...the government has no place telling a woman what to do with her body."

Supports working with local healthcare partners to reduce costs of care.

Advocates for lowering the cost of medications such as insulin, ensuring there are affordable long-term care options for state residents, and eliminating "systemic biases that lead to health inequities."

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Public Safety

As a representative, introduced a bill to improve hiring and retention resources for local law enforcement.

Supports providing resources to law enforcement for their work in protecting and serving their communities while "ensuring there is accountability and trust within the community through meaningful criminal justice reform efforts."

Supports "commonsense" gun safety measures, including universal background checks, red flag laws, and banning assault weapons.

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Foreign Policy and Immigration

Wants a "bipartisan, comprehensive solution" for immigration "that stops ignoring the problem."

Opposes undocumented immigration and wants to keep out "dangerous drugs and weapons, while also recognizing decency and humanity is required to those who seek the land of opportunity we call home."

Supports lawful and documented immigration.

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Energy & the Environment

Believes that "access to clean water, clean air, and a clean environment is a basic human right."

Supports policies aimed at reducing energy costs for Ohioans, generating quality jobs, addressing climate change, and developing a clean energy infrastructure to strengthen the economy.

Supports the use of solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, and biomass energy.

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Voting & Elections

Supports the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act, the Freedom to Vote Act, the Democracy for All Amendment, and the We the People Amendment, which protect voting rights and limits campaign financing.

Said, "[I] will hold accountable anyone who attacks the right to a free and fair election, particularly those who advocate violently overthrowing the government, like the attack we saw on the Capitol on January 6th."

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Education

As a state representative, co-sponsored the EDUCATORS for America Act and the American Teacher Act to "provide students, educators, and schools with the resources they need to support a robust education."

Plans to make efforts to help residents with higher education affordability that does not "leave them drowning in student loan debt while they’re building a life here in Ohio."

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