Ohio
Running for: State Representative, District 34
which includes parts of Summit County
Born and raised in Akron, Emilia and her sister grew up learning about the importance of public service. Their parents, Vernon and Barbara Sykes, have dedicated their lives to giving back to their community — both have served as elected officials. Emilia graduated magna cum laude from Kent State University with a B.A. in Psychology. Soon after, she earned her J.D. from the University of Florida Levin College of Law. Emilia Sykes currently serves as the Ohio House Minority Leader for the Democratic Caucus.
Priorities:
Work with both parties to get work done; improve Black maternal health; support Planned Parenthood; empower local communities by supporting local government and through criminal justice reform; renew Ohio’s commitment to public schools.