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Margaret Briem

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Margaret Briem

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OH-13 Republican nominee?

$8.1K

MAY 6, 2026

Primary Election

Party selects its nominee.

Overview

Current roleU.S. Army veteran (Military Intelligence)

PartyRepublican

Political ideologyConservative Republican

GenderFemale

LocationOhio

BackgroundU.S. Army veteran (Military Intelligence)

Notable personal detailsMargaret Elizabeth Briem is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Ohio’s 13th Congressional District (2026 cycle). She previously ran for Summit County Council at-large in 2022 and has served as a Republican county central committee member in Akron. Her campaign materials describe her as a U.S. Army veteran (Military Intelligence), a business consultant/leadership advisor, and a parenting author.

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Positions

LiberalConservative

Immigration & Border

Supports stronger border security and lists border security as a campaign priority while emphasizing enforcement-focused measures. Statements emphasize securing the border as part of her platform rather than proposing broad pathways to citizenship or expanded asylum protections.

News

AINews Summary

Last updatedJul 15, 2026

Margaret Briem is one of five Republican candidates running in the May 5 primary for Ohio's 13th Congressional District. The winner will go on to challenge incumbent Democrat Emilia Sykes in the November 3 election. The district was redrawn in 2025 to favor Democrats, which is shaping the Republican race.

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Articles

ABAkron Beacon Journal4 months ago

Meet the 5 candidates for Republican spot in OH-13 U.S. House race

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Endorsements

OH-13 Republican nominee?

Endorsers of Margaret Briem for OH-13 Republican nominee?

Summit County Republican Party

Public figure

Summit County Republican Party endorsed Margaret Briem for the Republican primary in Ohio's 13th Congressional District.

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Fundraising

Latest report: Cycle 2026

Total raisedCash on hand

$7.7K

$5.8K

$3.9K

$1.9K

2026

Latest

Year

Total raised

Cash on hand

Total spent

Burn rate

Cycle 2026

$7.7K

$0.00

$7.7K

$428.87

Source: FEC

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