Sykes Wins Reelection in Ohio's 13th District

Democrat Emilia Sykes holds her seat in the 13th Congressional District, according to unofficial results.

Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Elections

Bold flat-color editorial illustration of a civic building facade beneath a limp flag, rendered in navy, cream, and red. — Democrat Emilia Sykes won reelection to Ohio's 13th Congressional District over Republican Carey Coleman and Independent Sandeep Dixit, according to unofficial results. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Democrat Emilia Sykes defeated Republican Carey Coleman and Independent Sandeep Dixit to win reelection in Ohio's 13th Congressional District. The results are unofficial.

Why it matters

Sykes's win keeps the district under Democratic control and extends her tenure, which began in 2023 when she replaced Tim Ryan after he ran for U.S. Senate in 2022. For Ohio residents, continuity in the seat preserves the representation she has provided since taking office.

The figures come from unofficial results reported by the Associated Press, and the extraction provides no vote totals or margin of victory. Certified results have not been reported.

The players

Emilia Sykes

Emilia Sykes is a Democrat and Akron native who has represented Ohio's 13th Congressional District since 2023.

Carey Coleman

Carey Coleman is the Republican candidate who challenged Sykes for Ohio's 13th Congressional District seat.

Associated Press

The Associated Press is a global news agency that reported the unofficial results of the race.

The details

Sykes, an Akron native, has represented Ohio's 13th District since 2023 and has introduced legislation requiring additional ICE agent training focused on de-escalation and community relations. Her opponents were Republican Carey Coleman and Independent Sandeep Dixit.

Sykes began representing Ohio's 13th District in 2023.
Tim Ryan ran for U.S. Senate in 2022, opening the seat.
Reelection results were reported on November 4, 2026.

Political Context

Sykes succeeded Tim Ryan, who left the seat in 2022 to run for U.S. Senate, so her reelection extends the line of Democratic representation for the district. Her opponents, Republican Carey Coleman and Independent Sandeep Dixit, represented the competing choices in this contest.

Sykes's continued tenure means her current office and legislative priorities, including the ICE training bill, carry forward for district residents. Voters in the 13th District will be represented by the same congresswoman through the next term.

The takeaway

Sykes's reelection signals voter support for her current representation of Ohio's 13th District. Residents interested in her legislative record can follow her ongoing work in Congress.