Candidate for U.S. Representative, Ohio District 6
Michael Rulli
RepublicanIncumbent
Michael Rulli is a Republican who has represented the 6th District since winning a June 2024 special election, after serving in the Ohio Senate. He is a longtime operator of his family's Mahoning Valley grocery business. His campaign emphasizes the economy and gas prices, border security, American energy production and rail safety.
- Current or most recent role
- U.S. Representative, Ohio District 6
- Hometown
- Salem
- Campaign website
- michaelrulli.com
Why they say you should vote for them
The candidate's own case to voters, summarized from their campaign and public statements.
- Says the economy is his top goal, including lowering gas prices and addressing affordability.[3]
- Says rail safety is his most important priority following the East Palestine train derailment.[2]
- Presents himself as a businessman, father and conservative focused on getting things done for Ohio families.[5]
Background
- U.S. Representative, Ohio District 6, U.S. House of Representatives · 2024–present[1],[4]
- State Senator, 33rd District, Ohio Senate · 2019–2024[6]
- Member, Board of Education, Leetonia Exempted Village School District · Eight years[1]
- Director of Operations, Rulli Bros. Markets (family grocery business)[1]
Education
- Bachelor's degrees, communications and speech, Emerson College[6]
Where they stand
- Economy & JobsSays lowering gas prices and making life more affordable are his top economic priorities.[3]
- TaxesSays his small-business experience shapes his support for reducing regulatory and tax burdens on small businesses.[1]
- ImmigrationSupports southern border security; introduced the GAMBLER Act, which would redirect about $300 million in federal gambling taxes to ICE.[2],[3]
- Energy & EnvironmentSupports American energy independence; sponsored the National Coal Council Reestablishment Act, which passed the House 217–209.[2],[3]
- Public SafetyHas sponsored bills on rail inspection and oversight and says East Palestine residents deserve accountability and reforms.[2]
Voting record
A selection of notable recorded votes. Not a complete record.
| Measure | Vote | Date |
|---|---|---|
| H.R. 1 – One Big Beautiful Bill Act (final passage) Budget reconciliation law extending 2017 individual tax cuts, adding new tax deductions, changing Medicaid and SNAP rules and funding, and increasing border and defense spending; passed 218–214. (U.S. House) | Yes[7] | Jul 3, 2025 |
| H.R. 1968 – Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 Funded the federal government through Sept. 30, 2025 at roughly prior-year levels; passed 217–213. (U.S. House) | Yes[8] | Mar 11, 2025 |
| H.R. 5371 – Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 (Senate amendment) Ended the fall 2025 government shutdown with stopgap funding for most agencies and full-year funding for several appropriations bills; passed 222–209. (U.S. House) | Yes[9] | Nov 12, 2025 |
| S. 5 – Laken Riley Act Requires federal immigration detention of noncitizens charged with or arrested for theft-related and certain other crimes; passed 263–156. (U.S. House) | Yes[10] | Jan 22, 2025 |
| S. 1071 – National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 Annual defense policy and programs authorization for fiscal year 2026; passed 312–112. (U.S. House) | Yes[11] | Dec 10, 2025 |
| H.R. 7148 – Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 Full-year fiscal 2026 funding for Defense, Labor-HHS-Education, Transportation-HUD and other agencies with short-term DHS funding, ending a four-day partial shutdown; passed 217–214. (U.S. House) | Yes[12] | Feb 3, 2026 |
In their words
“The economy is the No. 1 goal for me.”
Sources
- Learn About Mike, Office of Rep. Michael Rulli (rulli.house.gov)
- 2 Republicans, 6 Dems running in 6th District, Morning Journal, April 28, 2026
- Michael Rulli easily gains GOP nomination for U.S. House in Ohio, The Herald-Star, May 6, 2026
- Numerous candidates file for Valley congressional seat, Salem News, February 5, 2026
- Rulli for Ohio (campaign website), Rulli for Ohio
- Michael Rulli, Wikipedia
- Roll Call 190 – H.R. 1, On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment, Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives, July 3, 2025
- Roll Call 70 – H.R. 1968, On Passage, Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives, March 11, 2025
- Roll Call 285 – H.R. 5371, On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment, Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives, November 12, 2025
- Roll Call 23 – S. 5, On Passage, Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives, January 22, 2025
- Roll Call 320 – S. 1071, On Passage, Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives, December 10, 2025
- Roll Call 53 – H.R. 7148, On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments, Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives, February 3, 2026
Photo: Official portrait, U.S. House of Representatives (Public domain (U.S. government work)).
Last reviewed October 9, 2026. Spot an error or something missing? Report a correction.
Also running for U.S. Representative, Ohio District 6
- Elizabeth Kirtley (Democratic)