These Ohio Republicans Are House Shoo-ins After Primary Wins

March 20, 2024, 3:21 AM UTC

Two Ohio Republicans took a big step toward joining the House after winning primaries Tuesday in GOP-dominated districts.

State Sen. Michael Rulli is the favorite in a June 11 special election after winning the nomination to fill the rest of the term of ex-Rep. Bill Johnson (R), who resigned in January to become president of Youngstown State University.

Rulli also won the regularly scheduled primary to advance to the Nov. 5 general election for a full two-year term that begins in January.

Image from a campaign commercial of Ohio Republican Mike Rulli
Image from a campaign commercial of Ohio Republican Mike Rulli
Source: AdImpact

Rulli’s supporters included the Defending Main Street Super-PAC, which aids center-right Republicans; Rep. Dave Joyce (R), who represents ...

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