2026 Ohio Primary: Challengers set in 5th, 6th and 13th Congressional Districts
Incumbents in three northern Ohio Congressional races are headed to the November ballot.
U.S. Rep. Michael Rulli beat a Republican primary challenger in the 6th District. Fellow Republican Bob Latta, who represents Ohio's 5th District, and Democrat Emilia Sykes who represents Ohio's 13th District, were both unopposed in the primary.
U.S. Rep. Michael Rulli will be the Republican candidate this November after defeating his lone primary challenger, Jullie Kelley, with 76.7% of the vote according to unofficial election results.
Rulli, a Salem resident, won a special election in June 2024 and was elected to a two-year term in November 2024.
He’ll face Elizabeth Kirtley, who defeated five opponents to secure the Democratic nomination.
The district is considered solidly Republican, according to analysts. It stretches from southern Stark County to the Pennsylvania border and south to Belmont County. It includes the communities of Massillon, Wooster, Youngstown, New Philadelphia and Cadiz.
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