Republican Derek Merrin projected to win Ohio's 9th District primary
Summary
Derek Merrin won the Republican primary for Ohio's 9th Congressional District and will face Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur in the November election. The district was redrawn to favor Republicans, making this race one of the most competitive in the country.Key Facts
- Derek Merrin beat four other Republicans to win the primary.
- Marcy Kaptur, a Democrat, has held the seat since 1983 and is the longest-serving woman in Congress.
- Merrin narrowly lost to Kaptur in the 2024 general election.
- The district boundaries were redrawn in 2025 to favor Republicans.
- The Cook Political Report rates the district as a toss-up.
- Republicans aim to regain control of this seat in the House of Representatives.
- The National Republican Campaign Committee focused on defeating Kaptur.
- Other Republican primary candidates included Josh Williams, Madison Sheahan, Anthony Campbell, and Alea Nadeem.
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