2026 election · U.S. House
2026 Ohio House race — Emilia Strong Sykes's seat
Incumbent: Emilia Strong Sykes (Democrat) — see their approval score, record, and voting history on their page.
Declared candidates
Source: FEC candidate filingsStated positions (8) ▾
- Abortion: Opposed a proposed abortion ban triggered by detection of a fetal heartbeat. [1]
- Cost of Living & Fiscal Policy: Prioritizes lowering everyday costs such as housing, health care, gas, and groceries, and voted against a FY2026 budget resolution citing lack of fiscal accountability. [1][2]
- Economy & Taxation: Supports expanding the Earned Income Tax Credit and reinstating the Child Tax Credit, and favors bipartisan budget solutions that invest in working families and job creation. [1][2]
- Energy: Opposed subsidies for nuclear energy tied to bribery scandal while supporting continuation of solar energy subsidies. [1]
- Health Care: Supports lowering prescription drug costs, expanding access to Medicaid and Medicare, and increasing funding for public health and maternal health programs. [1]
- Immigration: Favors bipartisan comprehensive immigration reform such as the Dignity Act, opposes partisan bills seen as failing to secure the border or protect communities, and opposes increased ICE/CBP funding without accountability. [1][2][3]
- Public Safety & Gun Policy: Supports commonsense gun safety measures including universal background checks, red flag laws, and a ban on assault weapons, alongside efforts to combat domestic violence. [1]
- Trade & Tariffs: Voted to end emergency tariffs on Canada, arguing they act as a tax on American families and harm Ohio jobs and trade relationships. [1]
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