Michael
A. Rulli
Michael A. Rulli is the Republican incumbent U.S. Representative for Ohio's 6th District, first elected by special election in 2024.
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- positions
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Background
Michael A. Rulli is a Republican U.S. Representative serving Ohio's 6th Congressional District. He was born and raised in the Mahoning Valley and lives in Salem, Ohio, with his wife and two children. He graduated from Poland Seminary High School and Emerson College in 1991, and worked in his family's grocery business, Rulli Bros. Market, serving as its director of operations. [Sources: 1, 3, 4]
Before entering Congress, Rulli served on the Leetonia Exempted Village School District board of education from 2009 to 2017, and in the Ohio Senate from 2019 to 2024. He first entered the U.S. House by special election on June 11, 2024, and was subsequently reelected to the succeeding Congress. [Sources: 3, 4]
Rulli is the incumbent candidate in the November 3, 2026 general election for Ohio's 6th District. [Sources: 3, 5, 6]
At a glance
- Party
- Republican · Incumbent
- Running for
- U.S. House · District 6, Ohio
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
- Current office
- U.S. Representative for Ohio's 6th Congressional District
- Website
- michaelrulli.com(opens in a new tab)
Where they stand
Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.
Timeline
- Oct 12newsPresident Trump returns to Youngstown for campaign rally in Rulli's district
President Donald Trump returned to Youngstown, Ohio on October 12 for a campaign rally. Rulli had welcomed the visit ahead of time, noting it would spotlight Youngstown and calling Trump's support 'always nice.'
President Donald Trump returns to Ohio on Oct. 12 for campaign rally · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 6newsRulli welcomes Trump's Oct. 12 Youngstown rally, criticizes Trump's detractors
Ahead of President Trump's October 12 Youngstown rally, Rulli said the visit would put a spotlight on Youngstown and called the boost from Trump 'always nice.' He also criticized Trump's detractors in comments reported by The Intelligencer.
Trump Returning To Youngstown Oct. 12 · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 6newsNewsweek rates Rulli 'Leans Booster' on AI data centers, citing his support for local revenue potential
Newsweek's data-center scorecard rated Rulli 'Leans Booster,' characterizing his view that large AI data-center projects could generate revenue for local governments. This was a media characterization, not a newly announced campaign policy.
Where Ohio Republicans Stand on Data Centers Amid ... · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 6filingRep. Rulli's sale of Microsoft (MSFT) stock disclosed
A stock sale of Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) by Rep. Michael A. Rulli was publicly revealed, as reported by MarketBeat on October 6, 2026.
Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) Stock Sale Revealed by Rep. ... · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Oct 5newsRulli publishes op-ed arguing Ohio manufacturing is experiencing a resurgence under Republicans
In an October 5 opinion piece published in The Vindicator, Rulli argued that Ohio manufacturing was experiencing a resurgence under Republican leadership. The Republican Study Committee also highlighted the piece.
Ohio manufacturing is back · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Sep 25endorsementU.S. Chamber of Commerce endorses Rep. Michael Rulli for Ohio's 6th District
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce endorsed Rulli for reelection on September 25. Its Great Lakes regional vice president cited Rulli's understanding of policies to reduce taxes and regulatory burdens on Ohio businesses.
U.S. Chamber Endorses Rep. Michael Rulli for Ohio's Sixth District · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - Jun 30filingRulli reports $1.1M raised, $913K spent, and ~$270K cash on hand through June 30
Through June 30, Rulli's campaign committee reported $1,112,553 raised, $913,479 spent, and $269,711 cash on hand. These figures cover the committee's reported activity and not outside spending.
Michael Rulli - Cracked Buckeye · Oct 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab) - May 5newsRulli wins Republican primary with 76.2% against Jullie Kelley
Rulli won the Republican primary with 47,717 votes (76.2%) to Kelley's 14,883 (23.8%), according to NPR's results page. Democrat Elizabeth Kirtley also won her nomination and will face Rulli in the general election.
Ohio Primary Election Results 2026 · Oct 11, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Endorsements
- Mahoning County GOP Chairman Tom McCabe otherListed on Rulli's campaign endorsements page; no date provided. michaelrulli.com
- Ohio Rep. Jay Edwards officialListed on Rulli's campaign endorsements page; no date provided. michaelrulli.com
- Columbiana County Commissioner Mike Halleck officialListed on Rulli's campaign endorsements page; no date provided. michaelrulli.com
- Columbiana County Prosecutor Vito Abruzzino officialListed on Rulli's campaign endorsements page; no date provided. michaelrulli.com
- Columbiana County Auditor Jim Armeni officialListed on Rulli's campaign endorsements page; no date provided. michaelrulli.com
- NRA Political Victory Fund organizationThe NRA-PVF Ohio endorsements page lists Rulli as endorsed; no specific date found.
- Jane Timken (Former Ohio Republican Party Chair) officialListed on Rulli's campaign endorsements page; no date provided. michaelrulli.com
- Ohio Sen. Frank Hoagland officialListed on Rulli's campaign endorsements page; no date provided. michaelrulli.com
- Ohio Rep. Rodney Creech officialListed on Rulli's campaign endorsements page; no date provided. michaelrulli.com
- Ohio Rep. Monica Blasdel officialListed on Rulli's campaign endorsements page; no date provided. michaelrulli.com
- Ohio Rep. Brett Hillyer officialListed on Rulli's campaign endorsements page; no date provided. michaelrulli.com
- Ohio Rep. Mike Loychik officialListed on Rulli's campaign endorsements page; no date provided. michaelrulli.com
- Columbiana County Commissioner Roy Paparodis officialListed on Rulli's campaign endorsements page; no date provided. michaelrulli.com
- Columbiana County Treasurer Bryan Blakeman officialListed on Rulli's campaign endorsements page; no date provided. michaelrulli.com
- Columbiana County GOP Chairman David Johnson otherListed on Rulli's campaign endorsements page; no date provided. michaelrulli.com
- Carroll County GOP Chairwoman Patricia Oyer otherListed on Rulli's campaign endorsements page; no date provided. michaelrulli.com
- U.S. Rep. David Joyce (OH-14) officialListed on Rulli's campaign endorsements page; no date provided. michaelrulli.com
- Ohio Sen. George Lang officialListed on Rulli's campaign endorsements page; no date provided. michaelrulli.com
- Ohio Sen. Theresa Gavarone officialListed on Rulli's campaign endorsements page; no date provided. michaelrulli.com
- Ohio Rep. Thomas Hall officialListed on Rulli's campaign endorsements page; no date provided. michaelrulli.com
- Ohio Rep. Don Jones Jr. officialListed on Rulli's campaign endorsements page; no date provided. michaelrulli.com
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce organizationThe Chamber announced its endorsement of Rulli for reelection. uschamber.com · Sep 25, 2026
- Ohio Right to Life PAC organizationThe PAC included Rulli among the candidates it was supporting for the general election. ohiolife.org · Aug 10, 2026
- Buckeye Firearms Association PAC organizationThe PAC's Ohio general-election guide lists Rulli as 'Endorsed.' buckeyefirearms.org · Aug 3, 2026
- Ohio Conference of Teamsters unionThe union named Rulli in its slate of endorsed U.S. House candidates. teamster.org · Jul 10, 2026
Campaign finance
Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.
- Raised
- $1.11M
- Spent
- $913K
- Cash on hand
- $270K
As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H4OH06165(opens in a new tab)
Sources 19
- [1] Ohio Primary Election Results 2026(opens in a new tab) Oct 11, 2026
- [2] Economic Growth & Workforce Empowerment(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [3] ENDORSEMENTS - Rulli for Ohio(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
- [4] America First | Congressman Michael Rulli - House.gov(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [5] Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) Stock Sale Revealed by Rep. ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [6] Trump Returning To Youngstown Oct. 12(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [7] Unleashing American Energy - Congressman Michael Rulli(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [8] Where Ohio Republicans Stand on Data Centers Amid ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
- [9] Ohio manufacturing is back(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
- [10] President Donald Trump returns to Ohio on Oct. 12 for campaign rally(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
- [11] Make America Healthy Again - Congressman Michael Rulli(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
- [12] Michael Rulli - Cracked Buckeye(opens in a new tab) Oct 2, 2026
- [13] U.S. Chamber Endorses Rep. Michael Rulli for Ohio's Sixth District(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
- [14] Ohio Right to Life PAC Announces 2026 General Election ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 10, 2026
- [15] 2026 BFA-PAC Grades and Endorsements for the Ohio General ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 3, 2026
- [16] Ohio Conference of Teamsters Announce 2026 Congressional Endorsements(opens in a new tab) Jul 10, 2026
- [17] Michael A. Rulli (R-OH-6) Voting Record — Your Rep's Record(opens in a new tab) May 6, 2026
- [18] Rulli Introduces Halo Act to protect ICE Officers(opens in a new tab) Mar 19, 2026
- [19] Michael A. Rulli | Congress.gov | Library of Congress(opens in a new tab) May 6, 2025