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2026 candidates we're tracking in OH-9
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Marcy Kaptur
Democratic
Incumbent
Marcy Kaptur is the sitting U.S. Representative for this district, serving since 1983 as the longest-serving woman in House history, per the chamber's membership roster. No campaign website was found as of September 10, 2026.
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Derek Merrin
Republican
Merrin is a former Ohio state representative who served eight years in the legislature and chaired the House Ways and Means Committee, and previously served as mayor of Waterville, per the campaign site.
About this race
Ohio's 9th Congressional District elects one member of the U.S. House of Representatives to a two-year term. Every House seat in the country is on the ballot in 2026. The Ohio primary is Tuesday, May 5, 2026, and the general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.