Michael Rulli

Michael Rulli

Republican Party

Candidate, U.S. House Ohio District 6

U.S. House Ohio District 6

Tenure

2024 - Present

Term ends

2025

Years in position

0

Predecessor

Bill Johnson

Prior offices

Ohio State Senate District 33

Successor: Alessandro Cutrona

Predecessor: Joseph Schiavoni

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Compensation

Base salary

$174,000

Elections and appointments

Last elected

November 5, 2024

Next election

November 3, 2026

Education

High school

Poland Seminary High School

Personal

Profession

Business executive

Contact

Official website

Official Twitter

Official Instagram

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Michael Rulli (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Ohio's 6th Congressional District. He assumed office on June 25, 2024. His current term ends on January 3, 2025.

Rulli (Republican Party) ran in a special election to the U.S. House to represent Ohio's 6th Congressional District. He won in the special general election on June 11, 2024.

Rulli also ran for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Ohio's 6th Congressional District. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Rulli is also running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Ohio's 6th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the 2026 election.^[source]

Biography

Michael Rulli graduated from Poland Seminary High School. He earned a degree from Emerson College. Rulli's career experience includes working as the director of operations with Rulli Bros. Markets.

Elections

2026

See also: Ohio's 6th Congressional District election, 2026

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General election

The general election will occur on November 3, 2026.

General election for U.S. House Ohio District 6

Incumbent Michael Rulli is running in the general election for U.S. House Ohio District 6 on November 3, 2026.

		Candidate
		Michael Rulli (R)

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Endorsements

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2024

Regular election

See also: Ohio's 6th Congressional District election, 2024

Ohio's 6th Congressional District election, 2024 (March 19 Republican primary)

Ohio's 6th Congressional District election, 2024 (March 19 Democratic primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Ohio District 6

Incumbent Michael Rulli defeated Michael Kripchak in the general election for U.S. House Ohio District 6 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Michael Rulli (R)	63.6	140,951
		Michael Kripchak (D)	36.4	80,730

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. Source	Total votes: 221,681
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• William Farms (Independent)

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Ohio District 6

Michael Kripchak defeated Rylan Finzer in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Ohio District 6 on March 19, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Michael Kripchak	66.3	20,632
		Rylan Finzer	33.7	10,480

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 31,112
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Lou Lyras (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Ohio District 6

Incumbent Michael Rulli defeated Reggie Stoltzfus and Rick Tsai in the Republican primary for U.S. House Ohio District 6 on March 19, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Michael Rulli	49.5	43,857
		Reggie Stoltzfus	40.7	36,033
		Rick Tsai	9.8	8,641

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 88,531
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Kurt Hilderbrand (R)

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Special election

See also: Ohio's 6th Congressional District special election, 2024

Ohio's 6th Congressional District election, 2024 (March 19 Republican primary)

Ohio's 6th Congressional District election, 2024 (March 19 Democratic primary)

General election

Special general election for U.S. House Ohio District 6

Michael Rulli defeated Michael Kripchak in the special general election for U.S. House Ohio District 6 on June 11, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Michael Rulli (R)	54.6	32,747
		Michael Kripchak (D)	45.3	27,173
		Other/Write-in votes	0.0	12

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 59,932
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Democratic primary election

Special Democratic primary for U.S. House Ohio District 6

Michael Kripchak defeated Rylan Finzer in the special Democratic primary for U.S. House Ohio District 6 on March 19, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Michael Kripchak	65.0	19,931
		Rylan Finzer	35.0	10,731

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 30,662
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Republican primary election

Special Republican primary for U.S. House Ohio District 6

Michael Rulli defeated Reggie Stoltzfus and Rick Tsai in the special Republican primary for U.S. House Ohio District 6 on March 19, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Michael Rulli	49.1	43,155
		Reggie Stoltzfus	40.6	35,684
		Rick Tsai	10.3	9,094

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 87,933
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2022

See also: Ohio State Senate elections, 2022

General election

General election for Ohio State Senate District 33

Incumbent Michael Rulli defeated Bob Hagan in the general election for Ohio State Senate District 33 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Michael Rulli (R)	66.1	86,983
		Bob Hagan (D)	33.9	44,620

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 131,603
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Ohio State Senate District 33

Bob Hagan advanced from the Democratic primary for Ohio State Senate District 33 on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Bob Hagan	100.0	8,975

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 8,975
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Ohio State Senate District 33

Incumbent Michael Rulli advanced from the Republican primary for Ohio State Senate District 33 on August 2, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Michael Rulli	100.0	12,267

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2018

See also: Ohio State Senate elections, 2018

General election

General election for Ohio State Senate District 33

Michael Rulli defeated John Boccieri in the general election for Ohio State Senate District 33 on November 6, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Michael Rulli (R)	52.4	66,731
		John Boccieri (D)	47.6	60,575

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 127,306
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Ohio State Senate District 33

John Boccieri advanced from the Democratic primary for Ohio State Senate District 33 on May 8, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		John Boccieri	100.0	23,583

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 23,583
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Ohio State Senate District 33

Michael Rulli advanced from the Republican primary for Ohio State Senate District 33 on May 8, 2018.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Michael Rulli	100.0	16,617

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Campaign themes

2026

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2024

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Campaign website

Rulli’s campaign website stated the following:

“	Our Priorities for Ohio Families JOBS & ECONOMY ENERGY INDEPENDENCE PUBLIC SAFETY SMALL BUSINESSES BETTER SCHOOLS RIGHT TO BEAR ARMS ELECTION INTEGRTIY	”
—Michael Rulli’s campaign website (2024)

2022

Michael Rulli did not complete Ballotpedia's 2022 Candidate Connection survey.

Campaign finance summary

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Michael Rulli campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	U.S. House Ohio District 6	Won general	$1,056,716	$956,182
2022	Ohio State Senate District 33	Won general	$1,169,236	$485,104
2018	Ohio State Senate District 33	Won general	$610,023	N/A**
Grand total			$2,835,974	$1,441,285
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

Notable endorsements

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Notable ballot measure endorsements by Michael Rulli

Measure	Position	Outcome
Ohio Issue 1, Establish the Citizens Redistricting Commission Initiative (2024)  source	Oppose	Defeated
Ohio Issue 1, Right to Make Reproductive Decisions Including Abortion Initiative (2023)  source	Oppose	Approved
Ohio Issue 2, Marijuana Legalization Initiative (2023)  source	Oppose	Approved

State legislative tenure

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2023

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2022

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In 2022, the Ohio State Legislature was in session from January 19 to December 15. Equality Ohio Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to LGBTQ, civil rights, and racial justice issues. Innovation Ohio Representatives are scored on their votes on bills affecting working families. Ohio Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on bills impacting Ohio's business community. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. The Institute for Legislative Analysis Legislators are scored on their adherence to the limited government principles of the U.S. Constitution.

2021

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In 2021, the Ohio State Legislature was in session from January 4 to December 31. Ohio Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on bills impacting Ohio's business community. Ohio Environmental Council Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental policy. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2020

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In 2020, the Ohio State Legislature was in session from January 6 to December 31. Club for Growth Foundation Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to economic issues. Innovation Ohio Representatives are scored on their votes on bills affecting working families. National Federation of Independent Business Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to business issues. Ohio Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on bills impacting Ohio's business community. Ohio Environmental Council Legislators are scored on their votes on bills related to environmental policy. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2019

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In 2019, the Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 7 through December 31. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

2018

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In 2018, the 132nd Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 2 through December 31. Innovation Ohio Representatives are scored on their votes on bills affecting working families. Ohio Chamber of Commerce Legislators are scored on their votes on bills impacting Ohio's business community. The American Conservative Union Legislators are scored on their votes on conservative issues.

Sponsored legislation

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Committee assignments

2023-2024

Rulli was assigned to the following committees:

• General Government Committee, Chair
• Small Business and Economic Opportunity Committee
• Transportation Committee
• Workforce and Higher Education Committee, Vice Chair

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2021-2022

Rulli was assigned to the following committees:

• Senate Primary and Secondary Education Committee
• Small Business and Economic Opportunity Committee, Chair
• Transportation Committee
• Workforce and Higher Education Committee

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2019-2020

Rulli was assigned to the following committees:

• Local Government, Public Safety, and Veterans Affairs Committee
• Transportation, Commerce, and Workforce Committee
• Energy and Public Utilities Committee
• General Government and Agency Review Committee, Vice chair

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Political offices
Preceded by Bill Johnson (R)	U.S. House Ohio District 6 2024-Present	Succeeded by -
Preceded by Joseph Schiavoni (D)	Ohio State Senate District 33 2019-2024	Succeeded by Alessandro Cutrona (R)

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Greg Landsman (D)

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Brad Wenstrup (R)

District 3

Joyce Beatty (D)

District 4

Jim Jordan (R)

District 5

Bob Latta (R)

District 6

Michael Rulli (R)

District 7

Max Miller (R)

District 8

Warren Davidson (R)

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Marcy Kaptur (D)

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Michael Turner (R)

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Shontel Brown (D)

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Troy Balderson (R)

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Emilia Sykes (D)

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