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Margaret Briem

Republican candidate for U.S. House in Ohio

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Republican

Margaret Briem

Republican candidate for U.S. House in Ohio

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OH-13 Republican nominee?

$8.1K

MAY 6, 2026

Primary Election

Party selects its nominee.

Live Odds — OH-13 Republican nominee?

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0.1%chance to win

$8.1K

MAY 6, 2026

Candidate Overview

Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.

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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Political 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.

Latest News

AINews Summary

Last updatedSep 2, 2026

Margaret Briem is one of five Republicans running in the Ohio 13th Congressional District primary. The winner will go on to challenge Democratic Rep. Emilia Sykes in the general election. The district was redrawn to favor Democrats, making the race a key part of the 2026 House battle.

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Articles

ABAkron Beacon Journal6 months ago