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Rylan Finzer
Democratic Party
Elections and appointments
Last election
March 19, 2024
Next election
May 5, 2026
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Rylan Finzer (Democratic Party) ran for election to the Ohio House of Representatives to represent District 50. He was disqualified from the Democratic primary scheduled on May 5, 2026.

Biography

Rylan Finzer's career experience includes owning his own business.[1]

Elections

2026

See also: Ohio House of Representatives elections, 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

Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 50

Brian Sommers (D) is running in the Democratic primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 50 on May 5, 2026.

Candidate
Image of Brian Sommers
Brian Sommers

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Republican primary

Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 50

Incumbent Matthew Kishman (R) is running in the Republican primary for Ohio House of Representatives District 50 on May 5, 2026.

Candidate
Image of Matthew Kishman
Matthew Kishman

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2024

Special

See also: Ohio's 6th Congressional District special election, 2024

Ohio's 6th Congressional District election, 2024 (March 19 Republican primary)

Ohio's 6th Congressional District election, 2024 (March 19 Democratic primary)

General election

Special general election for U.S. House Ohio District 6

Michael Rulli defeated Michael Kripchak in the special general election for U.S. House Ohio District 6 on June 11, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Michael Rulli
Michael Rulli (R)
 
54.6
 
32,747
Image of Michael Kripchak
Michael Kripchak (D)
 
45.3
 
27,173
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.0
 
12

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 59,932
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Democratic primary election

Special Democratic primary for U.S. House Ohio District 6

Michael Kripchak defeated Rylan Finzer in the special Democratic primary for U.S. House Ohio District 6 on March 19, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Michael Kripchak
Michael Kripchak
 
65.0
 
19,931
Image of Rylan Finzer
Rylan Finzer
 
35.0
 
10,731

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 30,662
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Republican primary election

Special Republican primary for U.S. House Ohio District 6

Michael Rulli defeated Reggie Stoltzfus and Rick Tsai in the special Republican primary for U.S. House Ohio District 6 on March 19, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Michael Rulli
Michael Rulli
 
49.1
 
43,155
Image of Reggie Stoltzfus
Reggie Stoltzfus
 
40.6
 
35,684
Image of Rick Tsai
Rick Tsai
 
10.3
 
9,094

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 87,933
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2024

Regular

See also: Ohio's 6th Congressional District election, 2024

Ohio's 6th Congressional District election, 2024 (March 19 Republican primary)

Ohio's 6th Congressional District election, 2024 (March 19 Democratic primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Ohio District 6

Incumbent Michael Rulli defeated Michael Kripchak in the general election for U.S. House Ohio District 6 on November 5, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Michael Rulli
Michael Rulli (R)
 
66.7
 
245,860
Image of Michael Kripchak
Michael Kripchak (D) Candidate Connection
 
33.3
 
122,515

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 368,375
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Ohio District 6

Michael Kripchak defeated Rylan Finzer in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Ohio District 6 on March 19, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Michael Kripchak
Michael Kripchak Candidate Connection
 
66.3
 
20,632
Image of Rylan Finzer
Rylan Finzer
 
33.7
 
10,480

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 31,112
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Ohio District 6

Incumbent Michael Rulli defeated Reggie Stoltzfus and Rick Tsai in the Republican primary for U.S. House Ohio District 6 on March 19, 2024.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Michael Rulli
Michael Rulli
 
49.5
 
43,857
Image of Reggie Stoltzfus
Reggie Stoltzfus
 
40.7
 
36,033
Image of Rick Tsai
Rick Tsai
 
9.8
 
8,641

Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 88,531
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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2026

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2024

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Campaign website

Finzer’s campaign website stated the following:

“

Fix our Nation's Tax Code
In 2017, the GOP implemented Permanent Tax Cuts for the Elite that passed the burden of funding our Government onto the backs of Hardworking Americans. In Congress, I will fight to reduce the tax burden on Middle-Class Americans, to put more money back into your pocket, and ensure the Wealthy pay their fair share in taxes. We have seen time and time again that "Reaganomics" and the Trickle-Down Effect are fallacies, nothing more than selling a Pyramid Scheme.

Bring High Paying Jobs To Eastern Ohio
Eastern Ohio can be a manufacturing Powerhouse once again. We are able to be the manufacturers of America's Clean Energy Future. Whether it's building Wind Turbines, Hydro-Electric Turbines, Solar Panels, Carbon Capture Technology, manufacturing EVs/Hybrids or building Gravity/Water Batteries; Eastern Ohio can and will be the Energy Powerhouse of America.

Expand & Invest in Rural Hospitals
Too many folks in Eastern Ohio have to travel far distances to get the critical care we need. Like new mothers in Monroe County who have to travel out of the county to see pediatricians. In Congress, Rylan will fight to bring back Federal dollars to ensure The People of Eastern Ohio have access to world-class healthcare.

Protect & Defend Social Security
For decades now, the GOP has been attacking and trying to defund Social Security and Medicare. These are benefits that Americans have been paying into for decades. We will not privatize these public entities. Meanwhile Politicians like Nikki Haley propose raising retirement age to 70 for people like her children. That may sound all fine and dandy, but her children are set for life with that family's Generational Wealth. Most Americans don't have the luxury of being Millionaires and asking people to work until they are 70 just to enjoy a couple years of retirement is unacceptable!

Fix Our Broken Healthcare System
Our nation's healthcare system is being systematically sold to For-Profit Corporations that then deny people the healthcare that they need... All to make the rich, richer. This Corporate Greed is driving record profits for the Elite, at the Expense of American Lives. It's up to us to Stand-up and Fight Back. With having Crohn's Disease, Rylan knows first-hand how important good healthcare is. He will fight to make sure every American can get the care they need.

Protect Unions & Public Education
Every industry ought to have a Union to represent their Employees. Unions have the power to stand up for workers against Corporate Greed, and keep Companies from taking advantage of their labor. Public Schools must also be protected and receive necessary funding and keep our tax dollars from being misused in the Charter School system.[2]

”
—Rylan Finzer’s campaign website (2024)[3]

Campaign finance summary

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Rylan Finzer campaign contribution history
YearOfficeStatusContributionsExpenditures
2024U.S. House Ohio District 6Lost primary$8,385 $8,029
Grand total$8,385 $8,029
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Election Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

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    Footnotes

    1. ↑ LinkedIN, "Rylan Finzer," accessed March 2, 2024
    2. ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
    3. ↑ Elect Rylan Finzer, “Issues,” accessed March 2, 2024


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