OH-09: Republican Derek Merrin launches bid for rematch against Rep. Marcy Kaptur
Columbus, Ohio – A potential rematch for one of the nation's most hotly contested House seats, representing Ohio's 9th Congressional District, could be in the works for 2026.
That's after Republican Derek Merrin, a former four-term Republican state representative, announced Monday that he plans to try again to defeat Democratic U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur, the longest-serving woman in Congress.
Merrin, 39, launched his latest campaign on X, vowing that “this time, we're going to FINISH THE MISSION.” He won the chaotic 2024 Republican primary with the help of Donald Trump's endorsement before losing to Kaptur, 79, by fewer than 2,400 votes.
“I'll fight for the America First agenda, strengthen the border, cut taxes, protect our freedoms – and give Northwest Ohio the bold, conservative leadership it deserves,” he wrote.
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