Malcolm Ritchie

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Malcolm Ritchie
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Democratic Party

Candidate, U.S. House Ohio District 6

Elections and appointments
Next election

May 5, 2026

Education

High school

GlenOak High School

Bachelor's

Kent State University, 1985

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Army Reserve

Years of service

1981 - 2013

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Religion
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Profession
Railroad Conductor
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Malcolm Ritchie (Democratic Party) is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Ohio's 6th Congressional District. He declared candidacy for the Democratic primary scheduled on May 5, 2026.[source]

Ritchie completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Malcolm Ritchie served in the U.S. Army Reserve from 1981 to 2013. He graduated from GlenOak High School. He earned a bachelor's degree from Kent State University in 1985. His career experience includes working as a railroad conductor and locomotive engineer. He has been affiliated with the American Red Cross and Veterans of Foreign Wars.[1]

Elections

2026

See also: Ohio's 6th Congressional District election, 2026

General election

The primary will occur on May 5, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3, 2026. General election candidates will be added here following the primary.

Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Ohio District 6

Sam Barrick, Michael Kripchak, and Malcolm Ritchie are running in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Ohio District 6 on May 5, 2026.

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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Ohio District 6

Incumbent Michael Rulli and Julia Kelley are running in the Republican primary for U.S. House Ohio District 6 on May 5, 2026.

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Campaign themes

2026

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Candidate Connection

Malcolm Ritchie completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Ritchie's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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I am a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the US Army Reserve Civil Affairs Branch and Retired Locomotive Engineer in civilian life. I’m am a Constitutionalist candidate in the Democratic Party. I have only held public office as a village councilman and then had to deploy to multiple combat tours in Iraq. I have adopted a platform much similar to Senator Sanders and will propose legislation and vote for legislation similar to what Senator Sanders proposes.
  • Free healthcare for all US Citizens
  • Impeach and Convict Donald Trump for treason against the Constitution.
  • Due process of law under the Constitution
Due process of law under the Constitution.
My father, two fathers in law I had ( deceased) and Jerry Jacobson (deceased) who established and owned the Ohio Central Railroad.
The Age of Reason by Thomas Paine
Adherence to the Constitution and Bill of Rights.
Honesty. Working man. 32 Military Career. Leadership experience. Loyal. Empathy. I don’t love money. I love people.
To participate in House Committees, sponsor bills, and vote for bills to serve the citizens of the 6th Ohio House District and the United States at Large that provide services to support the working poor, the veterans, and marginalized groups in our society, and to establish a fair taxation system that requires the ultra wealthy citizens and corporations to pay a fair share of taxes to provide a free healthcare system for All citizens and to rebuild the electric and railroad infrastructure of the United States.
That I loved humanity.
Vietnam War, 1970
Gas Station Attendant, 2 years
The War of the Worlds by HG Wells. 1st Adult book I ever read at about age 8.
Luke Skywalker
Cult of Personality by Living Color.
Family illnesses and death of loved ones has been the greatest struggles I’ve ever dealt with. Leading soldiers in Combat in Iraq and seeing soldiers and civilians be killed was also a difficult time.
This is the people’s house and is the direct link from the people to the federal government. It is critical that it, partnered with the Senate remains a co equal branch of government with the executive and Judicial branches as a check and balance to prevent fascism.
It is, but not a requirement. The House should be open to all that want to serve the citizens of their district, regardless of experience in politics or government.
Preventing a fascist takeover of our country, patenting nuclear war, providing universal healthcare, and protecting the civil rights of marginalized Americans.
That could be up for debate. There is a good argument for 4 year terms. This would require an amendment to the Constitution of course.
I advocate term limits for the Congress. 12 years for the House. 24 years for Senate.
I admire the efforts of a number of past and present Representatives, but wouldn’t model myself after any necessarily.
There are so many related to healthcare and seniors struggling to survive and rely on Medicare and Medicaid there is no particular story.
No
Yes. After the fascist problem within the Republican Party is resolved.
Everything associated with raising revenue must originate there. The executive has no authority in this, period.
To keep a check on the Weather Executive Branch and The Defense Department in ALL matters.
None yet
Armed Services, Foreign Relations, Intelligence, and Transportation.
Total Transparency and role of Congress to oversee.

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Malcolm Ritchie campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2026* U.S. House Ohio District 6Candidacy Declared primary$2,520 $580
Grand total$2,520 $580
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete

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    1. ↑ Information submitted to Ballotpedia through the Candidate Connection survey on May 27, 2025


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