Akron Reporter

Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, U.S. Congresswoman representing Ohio’s 13th district since 2023, posted a series of messages on September 10, 2025, addressing community engagement and national concerns.

In a post at 18:18 UTC, Rep. Sykes invited young people to an upcoming event: "Rep. Sykes invites all students and recent high school graduates to the 2025 Academy Day at Green High School. Representatives from the U.S. Military Service Academies will be in attendance, and participants can learn more about how to apply for a nomination from Rep. Sykes. RSVP https://t.co/xyaQFBYeV5".

Later that day at 20:36 UTC, she addressed the issue of political violence: "Political violence is completely unacceptable and has no place in our democracy. My thoughts and prayers are with all those impacted by this horrific act of violence. -ESS".

At 21:27 UTC, Rep. Sykes shared her advocacy efforts for older Americans through workforce programs: "Rep. Sykes led a letter to the Secretary of Labor and Director of the Office of Management and Budget, demanding guidance and funding be released for the Senior Community Service Employment Program. This critical program provides job training for older Americans, and https://t.co/JAGhfTlZIl".

Sykes succeeded Tim Ryan as representative for Ohio’s 13th district in 2023 after previously serving in the Ohio House of Representatives from 2015 to 2022 (https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/S001223). Born in Akron in 1986, she continues to reside there (https://www.cleveland.com/news/erry-2018/09/cbd1b69b4e2352/senate-candidate-emilia-sykes.html), having completed her undergraduate studies at Kent State University before earning a law degree from the University of Florida.