Ohio 13th District

Emilia Sykes (D) holds this seat and is running again. 3 candidates were on the ballot on November 3, 2026.

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  Emilia Sykes

  Democrat · holds this seat today

  F

  Liberty Score F

  On the liberty side in 45 of 98 votes and bills.

  Raised $3,990,519 since January 2025: 63% from people, 32% from PACs and other committees, 5% transfers and other income. The filing at FEC.gov

  Every vote behind this grade
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  Carey Coleman

  Republican · radio host and former TV meteorologist

  No grade

  No grade yet

  I have no votes in Congress to count for Coleman, and what Coleman has said and done settles only 1 of my principles. I went through it on October 26. A grade needs 4.

  Raised $169,537 since January 2025: 63% from people, 30% the candidate’s own money, 5% from PACs and other committees. The filing at FEC.gov

  See each one, with its source

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A solid letter is a grade from recorded votes on that principle. An outlined letter is on the same scale, for a candidate with no votes: it comes from what that candidate has said and done, and every source is listed below.

Carey Coleman, on the record

I have no votes in Congress to count for Coleman, so the grade above comes from this list: what Coleman has said and done on my principles. Each line has its source, and each is marked with the same test I use for votes.

• October 2026 · His campaign siteFree speech

  His Issues page says he will defend the First and Second Amendments and oppose federal mandates that infringe on liberty.

  “He will oppose federal mandates that infringe on personal liberty, defend the First and Second Amendments, protect religious freedom, and work to rein in unelected agencies that make rules without accountability.”

  By the test I use for votes

  ?Not clear either way

  Defending the First Amendment without naming censorship or platform pressure does not settle the measure.

  Source: Carey Coleman for Congress, IssuesDiscuss this
• October 2026 · His campaign siteFree markets

  Says he supports pro-growth tax policies and lighter rules for small businesses.

  “He supports pro-growth tax policies, regulatory reform that lowers barriers for small businesses”

  By the test I use for votes

  ?Not clear either way

  No tax is named, so the words do not settle a side.

  Source: Carey Coleman for Congress, IssuesDiscuss this
• October 2026 · His campaign siteDefense

  His About page says Congress must return to strong national security.

  “Carey believes Congress must return to fiscal discipline, energy independence, strong national security, and policies that reward work, entrepreneurship, and family stability.”

  By the test I use for votes

  ?Not clear either way

  Strong national security with no budget or force level named does not settle whether he would fund or cut defence.

  Source: Carey Coleman for Congress, AboutDiscuss this
• October 2026 · His campaign siteBorders

  Says he supports securing the border to stop illegal drugs entering.

  “securing the border to stop the flow of illegal drugs”

  By the test I use for votes

  AWith liberty

  Securing the border is with liberty on borders.

  Source: Carey Coleman for Congress, IssuesDiscuss this
• October 2026 · DebateBorders

  Said ICE officers have a very hard job and that he wants them to act in the nicest way possible.

  “the nicest way possible to do their jobs”

  By the test I use for votes

  ?Not clear either way

  He neither backs nor opposes deportations or ICE here, so the words do not settle a side.

  Source: Ideastream Public Media, Ohio 13th Congressional District forums highlight differences between candidatesDiscuss this
• October 2026 · His campaign siteBorders

  His About page says he supports secure borders.

  “He supports secure borders, defending constitutional freedoms, standing with law enforcement, and ensuring parents, not bureaucrats, have a strong voice in their children’s education.”

  By the test I use for votes

  AWith liberty

  Backing secure borders is the with side of this measure.

  Source: Carey Coleman for Congress, AboutDiscuss this

Also on the ballot

Sandeep Dixit (Independent).

Who is on the ballot: the state election offices, as listed on Wikipedia on November 3, 2026, checked against the candidate file of the Federal Election Commission. See a name that is wrong or missing? Say so in the discussion.