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OH-06 Republican nominee?
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MAY 6, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age57 years old (Mar 11, 1969)
GenderMale
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LocationOhio
BackgroundU.S. Representative
EducationEmerson College (B.A., 1991)
Notable personal detailsMichael Anthony Rulli is an American politician and business executive serving as the U.S. representative for Ohio's 6th congressional district, first sworn in during the 118th Congress in 2024. He previously served in the Ohio Senate (33rd District) from 2019 to 2024 and earlier served on the Leetonia Exempted Village School District board of education. He has worked in his family grocery business, Rulli Bros. Markets, and is associated with the Mahoning Valley region of Ohio.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports lowering taxes and cutting regulations to spur economic growth and job creation; made a public “No New Taxes” pledge and signed a taxpayer protection pledge. Emphasizes a business-friendly environment and incentives for private-sector investment rather than tax increases or expanded redistributive spending.
Healthcare
Supports policies to increase price transparency, reduce prescription drug costs, expand competition in the healthcare marketplace, and cut bureaucratic inefficiencies while advancing targeted rural health programs. Emphasizes market-oriented solutions and consumer-facing transparency measures rather than large-scale public coverage expansions.
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Immigration & Border
Michael Rulli supports stricter border enforcement and expanded funding for immigration enforcement agencies while opposing illegal immigration. He has called for shutting the border, criticized influxes of migrants, and introduced legislation to increase funding for ICE and to redirect federal gambling tax revenue to immigration enforcement.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
Supports strict abortion restrictions, including backing legislation that bans most abortions once a fetal heartbeat is detectable (commonly around six weeks). Has opposed measures to enshrine broader reproductive rights in the Ohio Constitution and is aligned with pro-life advocacy groups.
Climate & Energy
Supports expanding U.S. energy production with emphasis on fossil fuels and energy independence while promoting Ohio’s role as an energy producer; has sponsored legislation and spoken in favor of coal and natural gas and opposed policies viewed as harmful to ratepayers. Positions favor market-driven energy and resource development rather than aggressive emissions regulation or phased elimination of fossil fuels.
Public Safety & Guns
Michael A. Rulli sponsored and supported legislation (Senate Bill 215) that allows qualified adults to carry a concealed handgun without obtaining a permit, removing prior training/permit requirements. His legislative record identifies him with passage of Ohio’s permitless/“constitutional carry” changes to state law.
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