
Margaret Briem
OH-13 Republican nominee?
Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleBusinesswoman
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
GenderFemale
LocationOhio
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BackgroundBusinesswoman
Notable personal detailsMargaret Elizabeth Briem is a Republican candidate for the U.S. House in Ohio's 13th Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle. She has an authorized principal campaign committee, Briem for Congress, registered with the Federal Election Commission. She has been described in election coverage as a businesswoman and as a Summit County council candidate in 2022.
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Positions
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
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 Democratic incumbent Emilia Sykes in the November 3 election. The district was redrawn in 2025 to favor Democrats, which shapes the race.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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We're monitoring and will update when new data impacts the race.
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