Federal

U.S. Representative, 13th Congressional District

Vote for: 1
Term: 2 years
Candidates: 3
Election: Nov 3, 2026

What this office does: A member of the U.S. House of Representatives votes on federal laws, taxes and spending on behalf of the district.

All of Summit County; the Canton area of Stark County (Canton, Jackson and Plain townships, most of Canton Township and part of Lake Township); and western Portage County (Kent, Streetsboro, Sugar Bush Knolls and Franklin Township).

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Carey Coleman

Republican

Radio host

The gist

Supports cutting federal spending to curb inflation.
Supports expanding domestic energy production to lower costs.
Supports more police resources and tougher penalties for violent offenders.
Supports border security to stop drug trafficking.
Supports streamlining federal permitting for construction projects.
Supports reshoring manufacturing and expanding apprenticeships.

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Supports cutting federal spending to curb inflation.
Issues - Carey Coleman
Campaign website · Carey Coleman for Congress · careycoleman.com
“He supports reining in out-of-control federal spending, restoring fiscal discipline, and ending wasteful programs that drive inflation.”
Supports expanding domestic energy production to lower costs.
Issues - Carey Coleman
Campaign website · Carey Coleman for Congress · careycoleman.com
“Carey will fight to unleash American energy production to bring down fuel and utility costs”
Supports more police resources and tougher penalties for violent offenders.
Issues - Carey Coleman
Campaign website · Carey Coleman for Congress · careycoleman.com
“He will advocate for increased resources for local police, stronger penalties for violent and repeat offenders”
Supports border security to stop drug trafficking.
Issues - Carey Coleman
Campaign website · Carey Coleman for Congress · careycoleman.com
“securing the border to stop the flow of illegal drugs”
Supports streamlining federal permitting for construction projects.
Issues - Carey Coleman
Campaign website · Carey Coleman for Congress · careycoleman.com
“He supports streamlining federal permitting to accelerate construction timelines”
Supports reshoring manufacturing and expanding apprenticeships.
Issues - Carey Coleman
Campaign website · Carey Coleman for Congress · careycoleman.com
“reshoring critical manufacturing and supply chains … He will fight for fair trade policies that protect American workers, expand apprenticeship programs”

Sandeep Dixit

Independent

Engineer; software company co-founder

The gist

Proposes $500 million per district for vocational training.
Supports teaching STEM and AI in every Ohio public school.
Supports raising the minimum wage.
Proposes guaranteed basic health care through low-cost clinics.
Supports requiring hospitals and insurers to publish binding prices.
Opposes property tax increases for people on fixed incomes.

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Proposes $500 million per district for vocational training.
Issues – Where Sandeep Dixit Stands for Ohio's 13th District
Campaign website · Sandeep Dixit for Congress · sandeepdixit.com
“Significant investment, $500 million per district, in vocational and skilled trades training.”
Supports teaching STEM and AI in every Ohio public school.
Issues – Where Sandeep Dixit Stands for Ohio's 13th District
Campaign website · Sandeep Dixit for Congress · sandeepdixit.com
“STEM and science of AI taught in every Ohio public school.”
Supports raising the minimum wage.
Issues – Where Sandeep Dixit Stands for Ohio's 13th District
Campaign website · Sandeep Dixit for Congress · sandeepdixit.com
“Raise the minimum wage so full-time work makes living affordable.”
Proposes guaranteed basic health care through low-cost clinics.
Issues – Where Sandeep Dixit Stands for Ohio's 13th District
Campaign website · Sandeep Dixit for Congress · sandeepdixit.com
“Basic healthcare guarantee: low-cost clinics for everyday care”
Supports requiring hospitals and insurers to publish binding prices.
Issues – Where Sandeep Dixit Stands for Ohio's 13th District
Campaign website · Sandeep Dixit for Congress · sandeepdixit.com
“Require hospitals and insurers to publish real-time, binding prices for common procedures.”
Opposes property tax increases for people on fixed incomes.
Issues – Where Sandeep Dixit Stands for Ohio's 13th District
Campaign website · Sandeep Dixit for Congress · sandeepdixit.com
“No property tax increases for people on fixed incomes.”

Emilia Sykes

DemocraticIncumbent

U.S. Representative · Akron

The gist

Co-sponsored bill excluding data centers from 2025 tax breaks.In office
Voted for war powers resolutions to end Iran hostilities.In office
Sponsored the No Tax on Overtime for All Workers Act.In office
Supports protecting Medicaid, Medicare and Social Security.In office

In office = from the candidate's own official statements or legislation as an officeholder, not their campaign.

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Co-sponsored bill excluding data centers from 2025 tax breaks.
Rep. Sykes Cosponsors Bill to Rein In Tax Giveaways to Data Centers
Government record · Office of Rep. Emilia Sykes · sykes.house.gov
“cosponsored the Reverse Big Ugly Tax Breaks for Data Centers Act , which would rein in tax giveaways for data center development”
Voted for war powers resolutions to end Iran hostilities.
Rep. Sykes Votes Yes on War Powers Resolution for Sixth Time, Demands President Trump End Unauthorized Iran War
Government record · Office of Rep. Emilia Sykes · sykes.house.gov
“voted in favor of a war powers resolution directing the withdrawal of U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran”
Sponsored the No Tax on Overtime for All Workers Act.
Biography | U.S. Congresswoman Emilia Sykes
Government record · Office of Rep. Emilia Sykes · sykes.house.gov
“She has advanced bipartisan legislation including the Lower Your Taxes Act, the No Tax on Overtime for All Workers Act,”
Supports protecting Medicaid, Medicare and Social Security.
Biography | U.S. Congresswoman Emilia Sykes
Government record · Office of Rep. Emilia Sykes · sykes.house.gov
“Her priorities include lowering costs, protecting Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security”

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