Candidate for U.S. Representative, Ohio District 6
Elizabeth Kirtley
Elizabeth Kirtley is a freelance writer from New Philadelphia who won a six-candidate Democratic primary in May 2026. This is her first run for Congress. Her campaign has focused on workers' rights and women's rights, health care and drug prices, immigration enforcement and federal regulation of data centers.
- Current or most recent role
- Freelance writer
- Hometown
- New Philadelphia
Why they say you should vote for them
The candidate's own case to voters, summarized from their campaign and public statements.
Background
Where they stand
- Health CareSays the Affordable Care Act needs changes and that government should limit what drug companies charge for medications such as insulin and chemotherapy; calls for an overhaul of the pharmaceutical and hospital systems.[2]
- ImmigrationSays ICE should be abolished and would seek legislation barring states from giving ICE agents what she calls 'false authority.'[3]
- AbortionSupports federally codifying abortion rights.[3]
- Elections & DemocracySays voters whose names have changed should not face extra requirements to prove eligibility.[3]
- Energy & EnvironmentSays data centers should be federally regulated, arguing they cost host communities more than they deliver.[2]
- Economy & JobsSupports reinvesting in local farmers and small businesses.[2]
Voting record
Elizabeth Kirtley has not held an office with a recorded voting record. See Background and Where they stand.
In their words
“there is no fixing the agency and it needs to be abolished.”
Sources
- Michael Rulli easily gains GOP nomination for U.S. House in Ohio, The Herald-Star, May 6, 2026
- Democrat Kirtley to face Rulli in race for 6th District Congressional seat, WFMJ 21 News, May 5, 2026
- 2 Republicans, 6 Dems running in 6th District, Morning Journal, April 28, 2026
- Numerous candidates file for Valley congressional seat, Salem News, February 5, 2026
Last reviewed October 9, 2026. Spot an error or something missing? Report a correction.
Also running for U.S. Representative, Ohio District 6
- Michael Rulli (Republican)