Ohio State Senator Vernon Sykes (D-28) calls his district “very, very diverse.”

What’s the biggest lesson Sykes has learned in his years in politics? “Through collaboration, hopefully we can craft policy decisions that incorporate the best ideas from all points of view.” Sykes also emphasizes the importance of giving kids the opportunity for a good education.

Sykes has served as a state senator since 2017. He encourages his constituents to make their voices heard. “It’s not the government. It’s our government. It belongs to the people.”