OH-09: Ohio's Kaptur set for rematch with Merrin in bid for 23rd House term

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Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur, the longest-serving woman in congressional history, will face a rematch with Republican Derek Merrin in a battleground northwest Ohio seat that grew a shade redder in redistricting.

Merrin emerged as the victor in Tuesday’s five-way GOP primary in the 9th District. The former state representative had 43 percent of the vote when The Associated Press called the race just after 9:30 p.m. Eastern time.

“Northwest Ohio is ready for fresh new leadership,” Merrin said in a statement. “After decades in Washington, [Kaptur is] part of the problem — not the solution.”

Merrin beat back several Republicans, including state Rep. Josh Williams, who had 26 percent of the vote, and former Immigration and Customs Enforcement deputy director Madison Sheahan, who trailed with 20 percent. Sheahan’s tenure as a top deputy under former Homeland Security chief Kristi Noem had come under criticism from her opponents.




https://rollcall.com/2026/05/06/ohios-kaptur-set-for-rematch-with-merrin-in-bid-for-23rd-house-term/