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American politician (born 1986)
Emilia Strong Sykes [1] [2] U.S. representative for Ohio's 13th congressional district . A member of the Democratic Party , she formerly represented the 34th district of the Ohio House of Representatives , which consists of portions of the Akron area . From 2019 until 2021, she also served as minority leader of that chamber.
Biography
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Sykes grew up in the Akron area and is the daughter of state senator Vernon Sykes and former state representative Barbara Sykes , who successively held the same seat from 1982 to 2014. Between Vernon, Barbara, and Emilia, the Sykes family held the seat for 40 years.[3] [4]
Sykes obtained a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Kent State University .[5] Juris Doctor from the University of Florida Levin College of Law and a Master of Public Health from the College of Public Health and Health Professions .[6]
Sykes has served as an administrative adviser in the Summit County fiscal office.[7] Ohio House of Representatives to succeed her father, Vernon, who was term-limited.[8] [9] [10]
In 2015, Sykes and fellow Democratic lawmaker Greta Johnson introduced a bill that sought to exempt feminine hygiene products from sales tax.[11]
In 2019, Sykes was elected the leader of the Democrats in the Ohio House, becoming minority leader.[12]
During the 2020 Democratic Party presidential primaries , Sykes supported Joe Biden .[13]
Sykes won the EMILY's List 2020 Gabby Giffords Rising Star Award.[14]
U.S. House of Representatives
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Elections
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2022
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In January 2022, Sykes announced her candidacy for Ohio's 13th congressional district .[15]
In November 2022 , she won the general election, defeating Republican nominee Madison Gesiotto Gilbert in an upset .[16]
Tenure
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Speaker of the House vote
Sykes cast her first votes on January 3, 2023, voting multiple times for Democrat Rep. Hakeem Jeffries to serve as Speaker of the House .[17]
COVID-19 policy
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On January 31, 2023, Sykes voted against H.R.497:Freedom for Health Care Workers Act, a bill which would remove COVID-19 vaccine mandates for healthcare workers.[18] [19]
On February 1, 2023, Sykes voted against a resolution to end COVID-19 national emergency.[20] [21]
Infrastructure
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In March 2023, Sykes and Rep. Bill Johnson (R-OH) cosponsored the bipartisan RAIL Act (H.R.1633) which is an attempt to improve railroad safety.[22]
Syria
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On March 8, 2023, Sykes voted against H.Con.Res. 21 which directed President Joe Biden to remove U.S. troops from Syria within 180 days.[23] [24]
Voting rights
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On February 9, 2023, Sykes voted against H.J.Res.24: Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022,[25] [26] [27] [28]
Caucus memberships
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The following is a partial list of Sykes' caucus memberships:[29]
Committee assignments
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Electoral history
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Ohio House 34th District
Year
Democrat
Votes
Pct
Republican
Votes
Pct
2014
Emilia Sykes
17,299
71.9%
Cynthia Blake
6,082
28.1%
2016
Emilia Sykes
35,154
77.1%
Gene Littlefield
10,420
22.9%
2018
Emilia Sykes
30,164
78.4%
Josh Sines
8,329
21.6%
2020
Emilia Sykes
36,251
76.8%
Henry Todd
10,926
23.2%
US House Ohio 13th District
Year
Votes
Pct
Votes
Pct
2022
Emilia Sykes
149,816
52.7%
Madison Gesiotto Gilbert
134,593
47.3%
See also
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References
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^ "Sykes tells local Democrats about 'Ohio Promise' - Morrow County Sentinel" . www.morrowcountysentinel.com . July 26, 2019. Archived from the original on December 20, 2019. Retrieved December 20, 2019 .
^ "For the Ohio House: Emilia Sykes and Greta Johnson" . Akron Beacon Journal . Archived from the original on December 20, 2019. Retrieved December 20, 2019 .
^ Walsh |, by Ellin. "Emilia Sykes wins primary for 34th Ohio House District" . Akron Beacon Journal . Archived from the original on October 1, 2022. Retrieved October 1, 2022 .
^ "Rep. Emilia Sykes joins competitive US House race in Ohio" . AP NEWS . January 18, 2022. Archived from the original on January 26, 2022. Retrieved October 1, 2022 .
^ "First New Democratic House Leader in Five Years Has Strong Ties to the Statehouse" . January 28, 2019. Archived from the original on March 27, 2019. Retrieved March 27, 2019 .
^ "Emilia Sykes to seek the Ohio House seat her family long has held" . Akron Beacon Journal . Akron. September 17, 2013. Archived from the original on February 26, 2014. Retrieved December 10, 2014 .
^ "Emilia Sykes in the Democratic primary for Ohio House District 34: editorial endorsement" . Cleveland Plain Dealer . Cleveland. April 29, 2014. Archived from the original on December 14, 2014. Retrieved December 10, 2014 .
^ REPORTER, Ellin Walsh |. "Sykes wins 34th Ohio State House District seat" . MyTownNEO . Archived from the original on December 20, 2019. Retrieved December 20, 2019 .
^ "Is 'Tampon Tax' discriminatory to women?" . WCPO . March 31, 2016. Archived from the original on March 23, 2020. Retrieved March 23, 2020 .
^ "Emilia Sykes named new Ohio House Democratic leader" . Akron Beacon Journal . Akron, Ohio . January 21, 2019. Archived from the original on March 27, 2019. Retrieved March 27, 2019 .
^ Richardson, Seth A. (March 11, 2020). "Joe Biden announces backing from Emilia Sykes, more than half of Cleveland City Council" . Cleveland.com Archived from the original on March 23, 2020. Retrieved March 23, 2020 .
^ Mills, Emily. "Emilia Sykes wins national award for dedication to women, families" . Akron Beacon Journal . Archived from the original on July 3, 2020. Retrieved July 2, 2020 .
^ DeNatale, Dave "Dino" (January 18, 2022). "Former Ohio House Democratic Leader Emilia Sykes announces run for Congress" . WKYC . Archived from the original on October 1, 2022. Retrieved March 27, 2022 .
^ "Emilia Sykes defeats Madison Gesiotto Gilbert in 13th Congressional District race" . Akron Beacon Journal .
^ "Akron native Emilia Sykes casts first votes as 13th Congressional District representative" . Akron Beacon Journal . Retrieved October 18, 2023 .
^ "Seven Democrats join Republicans in vote to lift vaccine mandate for healthcare workers" . Washington Examiner . January 31, 2023.
^ "On Passage - H.R.497: To eliminate the COVID-19 vaccine mandate on" . August 12, 2015.
^ "House passes resolution to end COVID-19 national emergency" . February 2023.
^ "On Passage - H.J.RES.7: Relating to a national emergency declared by" . August 12, 2015.
^ "After East Palestine derailment, Sykes, Johnson introduce RAIL Act to improve railroad safety" . Akron Beacon Journal . Retrieved October 18, 2023 .
^ "H.Con.Res. 21: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c ) of … -- House Vote #136 -- Mar 8, 2023" .
^ "House Votes Down Bill Directing Removal of Troops From Syria" . US News & World Report . March 8, 2023. Retrieved April 6, 2023 .
^ "H.J.Res.24 - Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022. (118th Congress)" . Congress.gov . January 31, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2023 .
^ "H.J.Res. 24: Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia … -- House Vote #118 -- Feb 9, 2023" . GovTrack .
^ "D.C. Law 24-242. Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022. | D.C. Law Library" . code.dccouncil.us . Retrieved October 18, 2023 .
^ "DC Council passes bill allowing noncitizens to vote in local elections" . WTOP News . October 19, 2022. Retrieved October 18, 2023 .
^ a b c "Committees and Caucuses | Congresswoman Emilia Sykes" . sykes.house.gov . October 17, 2023. Archived from the original on October 11, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2023 .
^ "Endorsed Candidates" . NewDem Action Fund . Retrieved December 3, 2022 .
^ "Congressional Equality Members" . February 22, 2023.
^ "Transportation and Infrastructure Committee" . transportation.house.gov . Retrieved October 18, 2023 .
^ "House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology" . House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology . Retrieved October 18, 2023 .
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