Who is running for U.S. House District 6 in Ohio in 2026?

Elizabeth Kirtley (D), Michael A. Rulli (R)

When is the Ohio 2026 general election?

Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Polls are open 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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U.S. House District 6 — Ohio 2026

2 candidates on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot (official Ohio Secretary of State list, as of October 29, 2026). Grades reflect each candidate's public record on life, family, religious liberty, the Second Amendment, limited government and fiscal responsibility.

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Candidates

DElizabeth KirtleyDemocratic

Democratic nominee for U.S. House District 6.

LifeFFamilyDReligious libertyC2nd AmendmentDLimited gov’tDFiscalF

No specific record found; grades reflect Democratic party defaults (iVoterGuide: Liberal). Evidence pass (2026-10-29): pro-life, fiscal graded from campaign-site statements; remaining defaulted values unchanged.

Life: Campaign site lists "Codify Roe" as an issue: a "Woman’s Right to Choose."
Family: No specific position found. Party default.
Religious liberty: No specific position found.
2nd Amendment: No specific position found. Party default.
Limited gov’t: No specific position found. Party default.
Fiscal: Campaign site lists "Universal Healthcare" as an issue.

Sources: [1] [2] [3]

Campaign site Ballotpedia

BMichael A. RulliRepublican

U.S. Representative for Ohio's 6th District (incumbent since 2024) and former state senator; Republican.

LifeAFamilyAReligious libertyB2nd AmendmentALimited gov’tBFiscalB

Rated A+ by SBA Pro-Life America and A (endorsed) by NRA-PVF; as a state senator voted for the Heartbeat Act, HB 68 and permitless carry.

Life: Rated A+ by SBA Pro-Life America; voted yes on the Heartbeat Act (SB 23, 2019) as a state senator; recommended by Ohio Right to Life PAC.
Family: Voted yes on HB 68 (2023/2024) as a state senator and on H.R. 28 (2025) in Congress.
Religious liberty: No specific position found. iVoterGuide rates him Conservative.
2nd Amendment: Rated A and endorsed by NRA-PVF; voted yes on permitless carry (SB 215) and HB 99 as a state senator.
Limited gov’t: No limited-government scorecard captured.
Fiscal: Club for Growth score of 84% (2025).

Sources: [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

Ballotpedia

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