2024 Ohio's 6th congressional district special election
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The 2024 Ohio's 6th congressional district special election will be held on June 11, 2024, to fill the vacant seat in Ohio's 6th congressional district. The winner will serve in the United States House of Representatives 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, largely rural in character with several smaller industrial cities, is considered a safe Republican seat.[1]
Background
Republican Bill Johnson was re-elected to congress in 2022 from Ohio's 6th district. On November 21, 2023, Johnson announced he would resign to accept a position as president of Youngstown State University in 2024.[2] On January 2, he announced he would resign earlier than expected on January 21 of that same year. On January 4, Governor Mike DeWine announced a primary election scheduled for March 19, and a general election on June 11.[3]
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Michael Rulli, state senator (2019–present)[4]
Eliminated in primary
- Reggie Stoltzfus, state representative (2019–present)[4]
- Rick Tsai, chiropractor[4]
Endorsements
- Organizations
- Organizations
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Michael Rulli | 43,155 | 49.1 | |
Republican | Reggie Stoltzfus | 35,684 | 40.6 | |
Republican | Rick Tsai | 9,094 | 10.3 | |
Total votes | 87,933 | 100.0 |
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
- Michael Kripchak, businessman and U.S. Air Force veteran[4]
Eliminated in primary
- Rylan Finzer, marijuana business owner[4]
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Democratic | Michael Kripchak | 19,931 | 65.0 | |
Democratic | Rylan Finzer | 10,731 | 35.0 | |
Total votes | 30,662 | 100.0 |
General election
Results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Democratic | Michael Kripchak | ||||
Republican | Michael Rulli | ||||
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References
- ^ Carey, Tyler (January 4, 2024). "Special election announced to replace Ohio US Rep. Bill Johnson, who is leaving to become president of Youngstown State". WKYC. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
- ^ Yurk, Valerie (November 21, 2023). "Rep. Bill Johnson accepts university post, but not quitting House right away". Roll Call. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
- ^ "Governor DeWine Calls Special Election for Ohio's 6th Congressional District". Governor of Ohio. January 4, 2024. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e "Filings for the Special Election for the Unexpired Term Ending Jan. 3, 2025 for the 6th District". Mahoning County Board of Elections. January 19, 2024. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
- ^ "U.S. Chamber Endorses Michael Rulli for Ohio's 6th Congressional District". U.S. Chamber of Commerce. March 15, 2024.
- ^ "FRC Action". www.frcaction.org. Retrieved March 15, 2024.