Sykes Steps Down

The leader of the Ohio House’s Democratic caucus says she’s stepping down at the end of the year. Rep. Emilia Sykes, an Akron Democrat, has held the minority leader position for three years. She tells the media…she’s considering future options, including elected office. Sykes served at a time when GOP lawmakers had a veto-proof majority in the House, making it difficult to push Democratic priorities. She was also a member of the Ohio Redistricting Commission and voted against GOP maps…she says continued partisan gerrymandering in the state. Sykes is frequently mentioned as a possible Congressional candidate. Her present two-year term runs out at the end of next year.