U.S. Representative
Emilia Sykes
Democrat - Ohio
Rep. Sykes is a leading advocate for reproductive freedom, healthcare equity, and community well-being. As Vice Chair of the Democratic Women’s Caucus and Chair of the Reproductive Justice Task Force within the Reproductive Freedom Caucus, she champions policies that protect a woman’s right to choose, uphold access to emergency abortion care under EMTALA. Her legislative priorities also include defending environmental protections and building safer, more just communities nationwide.
“Women should be able to access the reproductive healthcare they need, whenever they need it.” - Rep. Emilia Sykes
POLITICAL CAREER
Representative, US House of Representatives, Ohio District 13 (2023-Present)
Representative, Ohio State House of Representatives, District 34 (2015-2023)
Minority Leader, Ohio State House of Representatives (2019-2023)
Minority Whip, Ohio State House of Representatives (2018)
Assistant Minority Whip, Ohio State House of Representatives (2017-2018)
COMMITTEES SERVED ON
Gun Violence Prevention Task Force (GVPTF)
INTERESTING FACTS
First Black person elected to represent Ohio's 13th District
Won the EMILY's List National Rising Star Award
