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Ohio's 6th congressional district is a U.S. congressional district which is represented by Representative Michael Rulli of the Republican Party.Rulli was elected to the seat after he defeated Democrat Michael Kripchak in the June 11, 2024 special election, caused by the resignation of incumbent Bill Johnson on January 21, 2024.
Ohio is divided into 15 congressional districts, each represented by a member of the United States House of Representatives.After the 2010 census, Ohio, which up until then had 18 districts, lost two House seats due to slow population growth compared to the national average, [1] and a new map was signed into law on September 26, 2011.
The 2024 Ohio's 6th congressional district special election was held on June 11, 2024, to fill the vacant seat in Ohio's 6th congressional district for the remainder of the 118th United States Congress. The seat became vacant on January 21, 2024, after Bill Johnson resigned to become president of Youngstown State University.
The 6th district encompasses Appalachian Ohio and the Mahoning Valley, including Youngstown, Steubenville, and Marietta. The incumbent is Republican Michael Rulli, who was re-elected with 66.7% of the vote in 2024.
Michael Anthony Rulli [1] (born March 11, 1969) is an American politician, musician and businessman who is serving as the U.S. representative for Ohio's 6th congressional district. He previously served as an Ohio State Senator for the 33rd district from 2019 until June 12, 2024. [2] [3] [4] He is a member of the Republican Party.
Redistricted from the 47th district and re-elected in 1972. Re-elected in 1974. Re-elected in 1976. Re-elected in 1978. Re-elected in 1980. Redistricted to the 9th district. Jeff Jacobs (Bay Village) Republican: January 3, 1983 – December 31, 1986 115th 116th: Elected in 1982. Re-elected in 1984. Retired to run for Ohio State Treasurer. [2 ...
Previously, he was the U.S. representative for Ohio's 6th congressional district from 2011 until 2024. He is a member of the Republican Party. [2] Born in Roseboro, North Carolina, Johnson entered the United States Air Force after graduating from high school in 1973.
A special election was held in Ohio's 6th congressional district on June 7, 1814, to fill a vacancy left by the resignation of Reasin Beall (DR) [1] to accept an appointment to the Federal Land Office in Wooster, Ohio.