Special Election Keeps Ohio’s 6th District in GOP Hands

Published on June 12, 2024

Voters in eastern Ohio’s 6th District have chosen Republican Michael Rulli to fill their vacant congressional seat through the end of the year. The Associated Press projected Mr. Rulli as the winner of the contest at 9:02 p.m. ET. Mr. Rulli handily defeated Democrat Michael Kripchak in the June 11 contest to replace Rep. Bill Johnson (R-Ohio), who resigned in January to accept the presidency of Youngstown State University. The win ensures that the slim Republican advantage in the House is not further eroded as Congress heads into the appropriations process, which will set federal spending levels for the upcoming fiscal year....

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