Malcolm Ritchie
OH-06 Democratic nominee?
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MAY 6, 2026Primary Election
Party selects its nominee.
Overview
Current roleLocomotive engineer
PartyDemocratic
Political ideologyProgressive Democrat
GenderMale
LocationOhio
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BackgroundLocomotive engineer
Notable personal detailsMalcolm Stephen Ritchie is a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House in Ohio’s 6th Congressional District. He is a retired locomotive engineer and a former U.S. Army Reserve lieutenant colonel. He has lived in Tuscarawas County, Ohio for over three decades and has also volunteered as a Disaster Relief Coordinator with the American Red Cross.
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Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports expanded government investment in healthcare, education, job training, and infrastructure and emphasizes prioritizing working families over corporate interests (the campaign says it will not accept corporate donations). The campaign materials and available profiles do not present an explicit position on tax rates or specific tax changes, leaving his tax policy stance unclear.
Healthcare
Supports free healthcare for all U.S. citizens and calls for expanded public health infrastructure, including re-establishing nationwide mental health facilities.
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Immigration & Border
Supports expanding the immigration system’s capacity by increasing the number of immigration courts and judges, and presents an inclusive view of immigrants as part of the nation’s fabric. Emphasizes humane, system-focused reforms rather than enforcement-first measures.
Fundraising
Latest report: Cycle 20262026
LatestCycle 2026
Source: FEC
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