

Before being elected to Congress in 2022, Rep. Emilia Sykes served her community as a state representative for Ohio’s 34th District. In the state House, she fought for tax cuts for working families, increased access to high-speed internet, and stood up for victims of domestic abuse. Rep. Sykes believes in a strong U.S.-Israel relationship and has attended a Trade Development Mission with the Jewish Federation of Cleveland aimed at promoting partnerships between Ohio and Israeli companies. In Congress, she works to bring down the cost of higher education, increase access to quality healthcare, and deliver results for the people of Northeast Ohio. Rep. Sykes currently serves on the Committee on Science, Space & Technology and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. JDCA endorsed Rep. Sykes in 2022 and 2024.