Special Election Details for the Congressional 6th District:

This announcement follows a formal resignation by United States Representative Bill Johnson on January 2, 2024, which becomes effective on January 21, 2024. Governor DeWine exercised his statutory authority to issue a Writ of Election directing the primary election to be held on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, the same day as the previously scheduled statewide presidential primary election. The Governor ordered a general election for the seat to follow on June 11, 2024.

Visit our Voter Registration Page and click on the county Board of Election links to see which candidates are on the ballots or email Brook Harless at gad@star.realtor for a complete list of candidates for your county.

January 19
Declarations of Candidacy for partisan candidates and Declarations of Intent for write-in candidates must be filed by 4:00 p.m. with the County Board of Elections.

January 24
The County Board of Elections must certify names of candidates that will appear on the March 19, 2024, ballot for the special primary.

January 26
Protests against Partisan and write-in candidates must be filed with the County Board of Elections by 4:00 p.m.

February 20
Deadline for voter registration for the March 19, 2024, presidential primary and special congressional election.

February 21
Early voting begins for March 19, 2024.

March 18
Nominating petitions of independent candidates for the June 11, 2024, special congressional election must be filed with the Board of Elections by 4:00 p.m.

March 19
Presidential Primary and Special Congressional Primary Election Day.

May 13
Deadline for voter registration for the June 11, 2024, special congressional general election.

May 14
Early voting begins for June 11, 2024.

June 11
Special Congressional General Election Day.

For more information, please go to the following website or your local board of elections:
https://www.ohiosos.gov/media-center/press-releases/2024/2024-01-04/