2026 Elections · Ohio

Ohio's 6th Congressional District Candidates 2026

See every declared 2026 U.S. House candidate running in this Ohio congressional district, with FEC campaign finance and where they stand on the issues.

Source:FECUpdated Oct 19, 2026Report a correction

Who is running in Ohio's 6th Congressional District in 2026?

Michael Rulli (Republican) and Elizabeth Kirtley (Democratic).

  • Michael RulliRepublicanIncumbent✓ Verified
    $1.4M raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced
    See Michael Rulli's sponsored bills →
  • Elizabeth KirtleyDemocratic✓ Verified
    $10K raised
    • Official FEC
    • Positions sourced

Where they stand

Sources under every entry. Sentences are AI-written from the linked source.

Where the candidates stand, by issue
IssueMichael RulliRepublicanElizabeth KirtleyDemocratic
Economy & Jobs

Rulli supports lowering taxes and cutting burdensome regulations to fuel economic growth and job creation while protecting American industries from unfair foreign trade practices.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Rulli votes yea on multiple bills supporting technology use, capital access, privacy protection, and reauthorization acts related to economic stability.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

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Healthcare

Rulli fights for pricing transparency, lower drug prices, and elimination of wasteful spending to make healthcare affordable and efficient for Americans.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Rulli votes yea on acts reauthorizing healthcare programs, improving rural care, lowering premiums, and supporting patients and communities.

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Immigration

Rulli opposes illegal immigration and prioritizes securing borders as a non-negotiable part of putting American citizens first.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Rulli votes yea on multiple immigration-related bills including securing America, supporting DHS, deporting fraudsters, and stopping illegal entry, but nay on a national emergency resolution.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Kirtley supports abolishing ICE and enacting legislation to prohibit states from granting ICE agents authority over local law enforcement.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Public Safety & Crime

Rulli introduced the Halo Act to protect ICE officers, indicating support for law enforcement and public safety measures.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Rulli votes yea on bills enhancing prison staff safety, protecting privacy, supporting veterans' gun rights, cashless bail reporting, and keeping violent offenders off streets.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

Kirtley opposes ICE agents having control over local law enforcement due to inadequate training and accountability concerns.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Abortion

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Kirtley supports codifying Roe v. Wade to protect a woman's right to choose and access to all healthcare options.

Candidate's own wordsSource ↗Verified Oct 17, 2026AI-written

Kirtley supports codifying Roe v. Wade to restore abortion-rights protections up to fetal viability.

ReportedSource ↗Verified Oct 8, 2026AI-written

Taxes & Government Spending

Rulli is dedicated to enforcing fiscal responsibility, cutting wasteful federal programs, and demanding accountability to stop reckless government spending.

Own words (office website)Source ↗Verified Oct 19, 2026AI-written

Rulli votes yea on tax relief, budget resolutions, continuing appropriations, and national security and agriculture appropriations acts.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

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Energy & Environment

Rulli supports expanding domestic energy development including oil, natural gas, and clean coal to secure energy independence and strengthen national security.

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Rulli votes yea on disapproving EPA rule, diesel emissions reduction, marine conservation, battlefield protection, and HEATS Act, but nay on consumer and fuel retailer choice act.

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Foreign Policy & Defense

Rulli votes nay on resolutions to remove US forces from Iran and Lebanon, and on extending FISA authorities, but yea on defense authorization and veterans clinic naming.

Official recordSource ↗Verified Oct 15, 2026AI-written

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Common questions

When is the election?

The general election is on November 3, 2026.