Biography & Campaign Analysis
2026 race
Carey Coleman, a radio host, is the Republican nominee for Ohio's 13th congressional district, which takes in all of Summit County and parts of Portage and Stark counties. The seat is held by Democratic incumbent Emilia Sykes, who was re-elected with 51.1% of the vote in 2024.
In a five-candidate Republican primary, Coleman won 47.3% of the vote, ahead of Leetonia mayor Kevin Siembida with 18.7% and businesswoman Margaret Briem with 16.9%. Former state senator Kevin Coughlin, the party's 2024 nominee, withdrew before the primary.
In the general election on November 3, 2026, Coleman faces Sykes and independent Sandeep Dixit.