US House District 6 up for grabs in Ohio
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The U.S. House Ohio District 6 race puts incumbent Republican Michael Rulli up against Democratic hopeful Elizabeth Kirtley.
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. This year, all 435 U.S. House districts are being contested.
Congressman Michael Rulli (R)
Congressman Rulli served two terms in the Ohio Senate, representing the 33rd Senate District covering Mahoning, Columbiana and Carroll counties.
He won a special election in 2024 to represent Ohio’s 6th Congressional District.
Rep. Rulli is a graduate of Poland Seminary High School and Emerson College.
Rulli lives in Salem with his wife, Kelly, and their two children.
Elizabeth Kirtley (D)
Democratic candidate Elizabeth Kirtley is a New Philadelphia native.
Kirtley, a small business owner, studied English literature at Kent State University.
On her campaign website, Kirtley points to reproductive rights as a top issue, stating healthcare choices belong solely to a woman and her doctor.
She is for fair, secure elections and voter access.
Kirtley calls for the abolition of ICE, emphasizing a commitment to due process and ensuring local law enforcement remains directly accountable to the communities they serve.
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