Emilia Strong Sykes

Share of party-line votes on each issue where Sykes voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.

1. Immigration 21% · 3 of 14 party 0%
2. Labor and Employment 20% · 1 of 5 party 0%
3. Crime and Law Enforcement 17% · 4 of 24 party 4%

Where Sykes broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.

Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.

• Statement · Press release · Oct 1, 2026

  Rep. Sykes Recognizes October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Leads Legislation to Protect Survivors of Domestic Violence

  Reintroduced bill to establish Gender-Based Violence Survivor Workforce Program with $40 million annually.

  “I’m committed to standing with survivors and delivering real solutions that help them rebuild their lives. During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we honor the courage of survivors and highlight the urgent need for stronger protections. The bills I’ve led reflect our promise to create safer communities where every…”

  Crime and Law EnforcementAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 30, 2026

  Rep. Sykes Announces $241,000 For University of Akron Vision Research

  Announced $241,455 federal grant to University of Akron for vision research.

  “Northeast Ohio is home to researchers who are exploring important questions about the human body, and this federal investment will help the University of Akron continue to be a leader in research.”

  Vision Research FundingAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 25, 2026

  Reps. Sykes Statement Following East Palestine Whistleblower Reports

  Criticized Norfolk Southern contractor for pressuring whistleblower to conceal contamination data.

  “I am deeply concerned about whistleblower reports that the full extent of contamination from the tragic train derailment in 2023 has not been accurately reported.”

  East Palestine Train Derailment ContaminationAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 22, 2026

  Rep. Sykes Cosponsors Bill to Rein In Tax Giveaways to Data Centers

  Co-sponsored bill to eliminate tax breaks for data center development.

  “While families struggle to pay for gas, groceries, housing and healthcare, we should not give big tax breaks to data centers.”

  AI Infrastructure ImpactAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 16, 2026

  Rep. Sykes Votes Yes on War Powers Resolution for Sixth Time, Demands President Trump End Unauthorized Iran War

  Voted for war powers resolution directing withdrawal of U.S. forces from Iran hostilities.

  “President Trump rushed our country into another endless war without a vote from Congress, without a clear plan to bring it to an end, and without answering to the American people.”

  Iran War Cost AccountingMilitary ReadinessAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 16, 2026

  Rep. Sykes Announces $175,000 Grant for Akron Canton Regional Airport Authority

  Announced $175,000 federal grant for airport safety equipment at Akron-Canton Regional Airport.

  “This federal investment in Akron-Canton Airport strengthens safety for everyone who works and travels through the airport. I'm proud to have helped secure this funding, and I'll keep working to bring resources home to Ohio's 13th District.”

  Transportation InfrastructureAI-read

◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Sykes voted on, the vote is shown next to it.

Sponsored 40 (House median 25) · cosponsored 297 (median 289), 103 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Taxation, Transportation and Public Works, Crime and Law Enforcement.

• H.R. 10638 To establish the gender-based violence survivor workforce program.Introduced Sep 28, 2026 In committee
• H.Res. 1541 Commemorating the City of North Canton's 120 Years.Government Operations and Politics · Introduced Sep 15, 2026 In committee
• H.Res. 1540 Commemorating the city of Massillon's 200 years.Government Operations and Politics · Introduced Sep 15, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 9004 Truck Stop Safety ActTransportation and Public Works · Introduced May 21, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 8713 RAPID Responders Act of 2026Transportation and Public Works · Introduced May 7, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 8639 COOL IT ActImmigration · Introduced Apr 30, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 8530 Quantum for Health ActScience, Technology, Communications · Introduced Apr 27, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 8393 Consumer Protection and Corporate Accountability in Bankruptcy Act of 2026Finance and Financial Sector · Introduced Apr 20, 2026 In committee

How often Sykes voted with Democrats on each issue is part of Pro.

Agreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.

In the 2025–26 cycle Sykes’s campaign raised $3.1M: $1.9M (61%) from individuals and $1.0M (32%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $1.9M.

Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.

Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro

Who funds Sykes

The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 324.

1. Women Vote Independent PAC
2. Minnesota Second District Victory Committee Independent PAC
3. The Home Depot Corporate PAC

Sykes’s own leadership PAC: We Belong Here Federal PAC, We Belong Here PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.