2024_Ohio's_6th_congressional_district_special_election

2024 Ohio's 6th congressional district special election

2024 Ohio's 6th congressional district special election

Election following resignation of Bill Johnson

The 2024 Ohio's 6th congressional district special election will be held on June 11, 2024, to fill the vacant seat in Ohio's 6th congressional district. The winner will serve in the United States House of Representatives for the remainder of the 118th United States Congress. The seat became vacant on January 21, 2024, after Bill Johnson resigned to become president of Youngstown State University. The 6th district is considered a safe Republican seat.[1]

For broader coverage of this topic, see Ohio's 6th congressional district.
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Background

Republican Bill Johnson was re-elected to congress in 2022 from Ohio's 6th district. On November 21, 2023, Johnson announced he would resign to accept a position as president of Youngstown State University in 2024.[2] On January 2, he announced he would resign earlier than expected on January 21 of that same year. On January 4, Governor Mike DeWine announced a primary election scheduled for March 19, and a general election on June 11.[3]

Republican primary

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Eliminated in primary

Endorsements

Michael Rulli
Organizations
Reggie Stoltzfus
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Democratic primary

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Eliminated in primary

  • Rylan Finzer, marijuana business owner[4]

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General election

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References

  1. [1]
    Carey, Tyler (January 4, 2024). "Special election announced to replace Ohio US Rep. Bill Johnson, who is leaving to become president of Youngstown State". WKYC. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  2. [2]
    Yurk, Valerie (November 21, 2023). "Rep. Bill Johnson accepts university post, but not quitting House right away". Roll Call. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  3. [3]
    "Governor DeWine Calls Special Election for Ohio's 6th Congressional District". Governor of Ohio. January 4, 2024. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  4. [4]
    "Filings for the Special Election for the Unexpired Term Ending Jan. 3, 2025 for the 6th District". Mahoning County Board of Elections. January 19, 2024. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  5. [5]
    "U.S. Chamber Endorses Michael Rulli for Ohio's 6th Congressional District". U.S. Chamber of Commerce. March 15, 2024.
  6. [6]
    "FRC Action". www.frcaction.org. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
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