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OH-9

Ohio — U.S. House District 9

Nov 3, 2026Ohio3 candidates

Incumbent

MK
Marcy Kaptur
(D)Incumbent

Since 1983

Participation
96%
Party Unity
88%
Bipartisan
12%
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Challengers

2
DM
Derek Merrin
(R)

Republican politician and former Ohio State Representative; previously served as the Mayor of Waterville and was the 2024 nominee for Ohio's 9th congressional district.

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MA
Matthew Althaus
(L)
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Campaign finance data not yet available for this race.

Recent Coverage

4

Toledo Free Press Voter’s Guide 2026: May Primary

Toledo Free PressApr 15, 2026
mixed

China-linked hedge fund executive showers vulnerable Democrats with cash as midterms approach

Washington ExaminerApr 10, 2026
mixed

Kaptur Delivers $19.2 Million Federal Investment for New Nuclear Training Safety Education Program

Congresswoman Marcy KapturApr 9, 2026
positive

Republican Derek Merrin launches bid for rematch against Rep. Marcy Kaptur - AP News

AP NewsJun 23, 2025
mixed

Election History

2026
2024
Marcy Kaptur(D)48.3%
Derek Merrin(R)47.6%
Tom Pruss(L)4.1%
2022
Marcy Kaptur(D)56.6%
J R Majewski(R)43.4%
2020
Marcy Kaptur(D)63.1%
Rob Weber(R)36.9%
2018
Marcy Kaptur(D)67.8%

Campaign finance data sourced from FEC filings. Election results from MIT Election Lab. ChamberLight is not an official government source.