ICYMI: Marcy Kaptur and Emilia Sykes Turned Their Backs on Ohio Families

In case you missed it: In a stunning but not surprising display of allegiance to their radical agendas over the needs of Ohioans, Democrats Marcy Kaptur and Emilia Sykes voted against the pivotal “Big, Beautiful Bill Act.”

Kaptur and Sykes voted to RAISE taxes, KILL jobs, CUT benefits that hardworking Ohioans rely on, and make Ohio LESS safe.

“Out of touch Democrats Marcy Kaptur and Emilia Sykes just voted to slam Ohioans with a tax hike. After four years of crushing inflation under Joe Biden, Kaptur and Sykes are doubling down, pushing their radical agenda that drives up costs for working families and punishes Ohio small businesses. This is a betrayal Ohioans won’t forget.” —  NRCC Spokesman Zach Bannon

NRCC launches ads against Kaptur, Sykes for voting against the One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Ohio.News
May 30, 2025

The National Republican Congressional Committee has launched an advertising campaign targeting Democratic U.S. Reps. Marcy Kaptur and Emilia Strong Sykes for voting against the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

The U.S. House passed the measure, which extends parts of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, by a 215-214-1 vote, mainly along party lines, on May 22. The Senate is likely to amend the measure as it considers it.

The NRCC said the vote has implications for Ohio congressional districts, including the 9th and 13th districts.

Meanwhile, according to the NRCC, the 13th Congressional District has 492,550 taxpayers, and Sykes’ vote represents a 26% tax increase on her constituents. For a family of four earning the median income, their taxes will increase by $1,302, roughly seven weeks’ worth of groceries.

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According to NRCC numbers, Ohio’s Ninth Congressional District has 397,570 taxpayers, and Kaptur’s vote represents a 25% tax increase on her constituents. For a family of four earning the median income, their taxes will increase by $1,178, which is roughly equivalent to six weeks of groceries. 

“Out of touch Democrats Marcy Kaptur and Emilia Sykes just voted to slam Ohioans with a tax hike,” NRCC spokesman Zach Bannon said in a statement. “After four years of crushing inflation under Joe Biden, Kaptur and Sykes are doubling down, pushing their radical agenda that drives up costs for working families and punishes Ohio small businesses. This is a betrayal Ohioans won’t forget.”

The NRCC also called out Kaptur and Sykes for opposing tax cuts for overtime and tipped workers, seniors, and families.

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