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Emilia Strong Sykes
Candidate · 2026 midterms

Emilia Strong Sykes

Ohio's primary was on May 5, 2026. We have not loaded the result yet. Emilia Strong Sykes has raised $3.0M.

DEMUS House, Ohio 13Challenger
What is in this fileChecked 2026-07-30
Money
Complete
FEC filings for the 2026 cycle
Background and ties
Complete
Sourced public records
Photo
Complete
Licensed image on file
Voting record
Not applicable
Has never held this seat
Primary result
Missing
Primary passed; result not loaded
File — The race

US House, Ohio 13

Both sides of the seat, and what each has raised so far this cycle.

Primary · May 5, 2026$3.1M raised by the top two
ES
Emilia Strong Sykes
$3.0M raised
vs
CC
Carey Coleman
$125K raised
$3.0M
Raised
$1.9M
Cash on hand
65%
From individuals
5
Others on the ballot
File — Quick answers

What people ask about Emilia Strong Sykes

Held office before?
Yes. Sourced background is loaded below.
Raised so far
$3.0M, from FEC filings.
Running against
Carey Coleman, with $125K raised.
Currently in office?
No. This page is for a candidate who holds no office.
When people vote
Primary May 5, 2026. General November 3, 2026.
File — Ties

Family, money and earlier runs

Each line states the sourced relationship and stops there.

Family
father of Vernon Sykes [source]
Family
spouse of Kevin Boyce [source]
File — Where the money came from

$3.0M raised

The FEC reports a candidate's totals by source. Donor names are not loaded for this page.

Individuals $1.9MPACs $1.0MParty $6K
Named donors are not available for this candidate. Itemized donor names are matched to people who hold or have held office.
File — Background

house_candidate Emilia Strong Sykes, OH

Born January 4, 1986.

Studied at
Kent State University · Fredric G. Levin College of Law · University of Florida College of Public Health and Health Professions [wikidata]
Family money
father · sourced role
Vernon Sykes [source]

Vernon Lee Sykes is an American politician who served as the state Senator for the 28th district of the Ohio Senate from 2017 to 2024. The district included Akron, Barberton, Green, Portage Lakes, Sawyerwood, Lakemore and portions of Cuyahoga Falls, Mogadore and Tallmadge in Summit County.

spouse · sourced role
Kevin Boyce [source]

Kevin Lewis Boyce is an American politician and a member of the Democratic Party who currently serves as President of the Franklin County Board of Commissioners. Formerly, he was a member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 25th District from 2012 to 2016, a member of Columbus City Council, and was the Ohio State Treasurer from 2009 to 2010.