Akron Reporter

Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, who has represented Ohio’s 13th Congressional District in the U.S. Congress since 2023, addressed a range of constituent concerns in a series of posts on August 13, 2025.

In one post from that day, Rep. Sykes emphasized her opposition to proposed reductions in Medicaid funding, stating: "Cuts to Medicaid would hurt families like Sara’s, who rely on the program for long term care. Rep. Sykes will never support cuts to Medicaid, because she knows how important it is to families in #OH13." (August 13, 2025)

Later the same day, she highlighted her office’s commitment to providing constituent services: "Rep. Sykes’ number one priority is serving you – the people of Ohio’s 13th Congressional District. That requires offering top-notch constituent services.

Do you need assistance with the VA, IRS, or Medicare? Need help renewing your passport? Contact our office today at https://t.co/ufvrMoQhSp" (August 13, 2025)

Addressing local media infrastructure and its importance for communities within her district, Rep. Sykes wrote: "Local broadcasting and radio stations like WEAO and WKSU are critical to our communities, keeping viewers and listeners informed with important news, sports, weather, and traffic updates. Rep. Sykes will keep fighting for investments in our public broadcasting programs to teach," (August 13, 2025)

Sykes succeeded Tim Ryan as the representative for Ohio’s 13th district after his departure in 2023 and previously served in the Ohio House of Representatives from 2015 to 2022. Born in Akron in 1986 and still residing there at age 37, she holds a BA from Kent State University and a JD from the University of Florida.