Who Is Running in Ohio Congressional District 6th in 2026?
Last updated: March 4, 2026
Michael Rulli
(Incumbent)Economy
HighMichael Rulli advocates for economic growth through policies that lower taxes and reduce regulations, aiming to create a business-friendly environment for investment and entrepreneurship. He supports American industries, manufacturing, and protecting them from unfair foreign trade practices. Rulli voted "Yea" on the Social Security Fairness Act of 2023, which adjusted Social Security benefits for individuals with other government pensions. He emphasizes restoring America’s economic dominance and putting people back to work.
Immigration
HighMichael Rulli introduced the Giving Alien Migrants Back through Lawful Excise Redistribution (GAMBLER) Act on June 11, 2025, which proposes redirecting an estimated $300 million in federal gambling taxes to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for enforcement, detention, and deportation. He emphasizes that ICE needs resources to secure borders and enforce laws, stating that the American people's message is to restore order. Rulli's "America First" policy prioritizes securing borders and ending illegal immigration as non-negotiable for national stability.
Healthcare
HighMichael Rulli supports affordable, transparent, and efficient healthcare for all Americans, emphasizing pricing transparency to foster competition and reduce costs. He advocates for aggressive actions to lower drug prices, eliminate wasteful spending, and put patients first by cutting bureaucratic inefficiencies. He also introduced a bipartisan bill to protect access to in-home skilled nursing care and believes all Americans deserve access to quality care, regardless of location.
Democratic Candidate
No Democratic candidate has been confirmed for this race yet. Check back after the primary.
| Issue | Michael Rulli |
|---|---|
| Economy | Michael Rulli advocates for economic growth through policies that lower taxes and reduce regulations, aiming to create a business-friendly environment for investment and entrepreneurship. He supports American industries, manufacturing, and protecting them from unfair foreign trade practices. Rulli voted "Yea" on the Social Security Fairness Act of 2023, which adjusted Social Security benefits for individuals with other government pensions. He emphasizes restoring America’s economic dominance and putting people back to work. High |
| Immigration | Michael Rulli introduced the Giving Alien Migrants Back through Lawful Excise Redistribution (GAMBLER) Act on June 11, 2025, which proposes redirecting an estimated $300 million in federal gambling taxes to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for enforcement, detention, and deportation. He emphasizes that ICE needs resources to secure borders and enforce laws, stating that the American people's message is to restore order. Rulli's "America First" policy prioritizes securing borders and ending illegal immigration as non-negotiable for national stability. High |
| Healthcare | Michael Rulli supports affordable, transparent, and efficient healthcare for all Americans, emphasizing pricing transparency to foster competition and reduce costs. He advocates for aggressive actions to lower drug prices, eliminate wasteful spending, and put patients first by cutting bureaucratic inefficiencies. He also introduced a bipartisan bill to protect access to in-home skilled nursing care and believes all Americans deserve access to quality care, regardless of location. High |
| Climate & Energy | Michael Rulli has voted against various environmental protection measures, including those related to cleaner car rules, environmental review processes for chip factories and national forests, and protections for the Boundary Waters. He received a 0% score in 2025 and a 2% lifetime score from the League of Conservation Voters. Rulli also supported a 2026 bill to roll back showerhead water usage regulations, stating concerns for the 'working man'. High |
| Abortion & Reproductive Rights | Research pending more substantial sources. Low |
| Foreign Policy | Research pending more substantial sources. High |
| Education | Michael Rulli supported President Trump's executive order to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education, with the goal of returning control of education policy to the states. He stated that government functions best when closer to the people it serves and believed the department had expanded while educational standards declined. Rulli emphasized that critical services for vulnerable children would remain fully funded. High |
| Gun Policy | Michael Rulli voted in favor of H.R.38, the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025, which would mandate national reciprocity for concealed carry permits. He also voted for H.R.2189, the Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act, aiming to redefine less-lethal projectile devices in the Gun Control Act and exempt them from firearm excise taxes. This is intended to provide law enforcement with necessary de-escalation tools. Medium |
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