U.S. House · Ohio's 6th District
Elizabeth Kirtley
CandidateD
- Race
- U.S. House · Ohio's 6th District
- Result
- Michael Rulli, projected winner
- Opponent
- Michael Rulli (R)
- Research
- Basic
Party linenone
No recorded floor votes — not a current legislator in our records.
Said vs. did3 statements · 0 votes
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness includes a Woman's Right to Choose.
Protect legal access to abortion
Compare statements with votes ›On the ballotU.S. House · 6
2026-11-03
| Michael Rulli R | incumbent |
| Elizabeth Kirtley D | challenger |
Won the May 5, 2026 Democratic primary in a six-candidate field
Said vs. did
Each documented position next to the recorded floor votes we map to the same issue. Votes are compared one at a time; no overall stance is inferred from them.
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness includes a Woman's Right to Choose.
Campaign website calls for codifying Roe v. Wade to protect abortion access.[4]
No recorded floor vote in our key-vote set maps to this issue.
Due Process is a right; not a privilege.
Campaign website calls to abolish ICE and emphasizes due-process rights.[4]
No recorded floor vote in our key-vote set maps to this issue.
Universal Healthcare
Her campaign website lists universal healthcare among her issues.[5]
No recorded floor vote in our key-vote set maps to this issue.
Biography
Elizabeth Kirtley, a Democrat from New Philadelphia, lost the November 3, 2026 election for Ohio's 6th District to Michael Rulli. She had won a six-candidate primary on May 5, 2026.[1][2][3]
Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.
Kirtley lives in New Philadelphia, Ohio, according to WFMJ's report on the primary results.[2] She won the May 5, 2026 Democratic primary with about 31% of the vote, finishing ahead of Adrian Vitus, Sean Connolly, Brent Hanni, Malcolm Ritchie and Charles DiPalma, and advanced to face Republican Rep. Michael Rulli in November.[2] During the campaign, her website called for abolishing ICE, codifying Roe v. Wade and protecting due process; in a local TV interview she also discussed prescription drug prices, regulating data centers and reinvesting in local farmers and small businesses.[1][2] She received 39.6% of the vote to Michael Rulli's 60.4%, according to unofficial results reported by NBC News.[3]
In their own words
Priorities
- Campaign website calls to 'Abolish Ice,' saying due process 'is a right; not a privilege' and that constitutional freedoms of speech, assembly, and religion should not be prohibited.[4]
- Campaign website calls for codifying Roe v. Wade, saying abortion access is a matter between a woman, her doctor, and her God.[4]
- Campaign website calls for fair and safe voting in which every American has one equal vote, and for accountability from national news organizations.[4]
Campaign money$1,132 raised · 100% from individuals · FEC through 2026-06-30
Totals this cycle
Bars share one scale (raised = full). Cash on hand can include money carried over from earlier cycles.
Who gave
- Individuals $1,132
Largest committee contributions
No direct contributions from PACs or other committees in the FEC’s bulk data.
Direct contributions only; outside spending is not included. Individual donors are itemized in the FEC’s receipts. All itemized receipts ↗ FEC filing ↗
Profile: /people/elizabeth-kirtley
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Sources cited in this profile
- 1.Elizabeth Kirtley · Ballotpedia (candidate campaign website, as quoted) · 2026-05-01 Candidate's own words
- 2.Democrat Kirtley to face Rulli in race for 6th District Congressional seat · WFMJ · 2026-05-06 News report
- 3.U.S. House · Ohio's 6th District results 2026 · NBC News News report
- 4.Elizabeth Kirtley · Ballotpedia (candidate campaign website, as quoted) · 2026-05-01 Candidate's own words
- 5.On the Issues | Elizabeth Kirtley Congress Ohio District 6 · Kirtley for Congress campaign website · 2026-10-19 Candidate's own words