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Derek Merrin

Republican · Former Member, Ohio House of Representatives, 2016–2024

Work
Real estate investor.

Source: web.archive.org

Work
Worked in the Ohio Auditor of State's office, conducting performance audits for schools and cities and later representing the office in northwest Ohio.

Source: web.archive.org

Education
Bachelor of Arts, University of Toledo; Master of Public Administration, Bowling Green State University

Source: Representative Derek Merrin: Biography (Ohio House of Representatives, archived May 29, 2024)

Education
Bachelor's degree, University of Toledo, 2008.

Source: ballotpedia.org

Education
Public performance measurement certificate, Rutgers University-Newark.

Source: ballotpedia.org

Ballotpedia · FEC · Official site · Wikipedia

9 of 11 sections researched

54 sources · 2024, 2026 · updated 2026-10-30

Not yet researched: What they have said, checked, Record in office.

What has been checked
  • Profile 16 entries
  • On the ballot 1 entry
  • Where they stand 6 entries Three positions from his campaign website as Ballotpedia recorded it on August 6, 2026, and three from interviews and a statement around the May primary.
  • What they have said, checked None found in the records checked PolitiFact and FactCheck.org searched 2026-09-25: none found Checked: Research lane claims-2026, 2026-09-25
  • Record in office Not yet researched He served in the Ohio House of Representatives from 2016 to 2024. That record is not published here because it needs the Ohio General Assembly's own bill and vote records, which this pass did not reach. His opponent's record in office is published, so the two are not yet covered to the same depth. Checked: Ballotpedia's sponsored-legislation table, which returned no rows; his campaign website's account of his own record, which is his campaign's wording and not an independent record
  • Money 30 entries Receipts, disbursements and cash on hand as of June 30, 2026.
  • Financial interests 5 entries
  • Polling and approval 2 entries Ballotpedia records no poll for this race as of September 19, 2026. Checked: Ballotpedia's polling section for Ohio's 9th Congressional District election, 2026, which carries polls included in RealClearPolitics' aggregation
  • Elections 2 entries Only the 2026 candidacy is listed. His 2024 campaign in this district waits on a race record for that cycle, which this site does not yet hold. Includes the last general election for this seat.
  • Endorsements 9 entries
  • Sources 9 entries
Coverage, by section9 of 11 sections researched.Profile: 16 entriesOn the ballot: 1 entryWhere they stand: 6 entriesWhat they have said, checked: None found in the records checkedRecord in office: Not yet researchedMoney: 30 entriesFinancial interests: 5 entriesPolling and approval: 2 entriesElections: 2 entriesEndorsements: 9 entriesSources: 9 entries9 of 11 sections researched · 54 sources
Coverage, by section9 of 11 sections researched.Source: Cracked Buckeye coverage record for Derek Merrin, 9 of 11 sections researched · as of 2026-10-30 · Download this chart
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Derek Merrin
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Where they are on the ballotOn the ballot for U.S. Representative, Ohio's 9th District.Derek Merrin: U.S. Representative, Ohio's 9th District, Republican
Where they are on the ballotOn the ballot for U.S. Representative, Ohio's 9th District.Source: U.S. House districts of the Ohio Redistricting Commission plan of October 31, 2025 · as of 2026-09-30 · Download this chart
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ChamberDistrictNote
U.S. HouseU.S. House, Ohio's 9th DistrictU.S. Representative, Ohio's 9th District

On the ballot

The 2026 voting scheduleThe 2026 general election calendar holds 15 dated deadlines from the Secretary of State, from September 18, 2026 to December 11, 2026; Election Day is November 3, 2026.September 18, 2026: Military and overseas absentee voting beginsOctober 5, 2026: Voter registration deadline, 9 p.m.October 6, 2026: Absentee voting by mail and early in-person voting beginOctober 22, 2026: Pre-general campaign finance reports due, 4 p.m.October 27, 2026: Deadline for boards to receive absentee ballot applications, 8:30 p.m.November 1, 2026: Last day of early in-person voting, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.November 2, 2026: No early in-person voting at boards of electionsNovember 3, 2026: Deadline for non-military/overseas absentee ballots to be received, 7:30 p.m.; Last-minute absentee request for a hospitalization emergency, 3 p.m.; Polls open, 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.November 7, 2026: Deadline for military and overseas (UOCAVA) absentee ballots to be receivedNovember 8, 2026: Boards of elections may begin the official canvassNovember 18, 2026: Deadline for boards to begin the official canvassNovember 24, 2026: Deadline for boards to complete the official canvassDecember 11, 2026: Post-general campaign finance reports due, 4 p.m.Military and overseasvoting beginsRegister byEarly and mailvoting beginPre-general campaignfinance reports dueAbsentee requestdeadlineLast day of earlyin-person votingNo early in-personvoting at boards…Mail ballots dueLast-minute…Polls openMilitary andoverseas ballots dueBoards ofelections may…Deadline forboards to begin…Deadline forboards to complete…Post-general campaignfinance reports dueSepOctNovDecNov 3
The 2026 voting scheduleThe 2026 general election calendar holds 15 dated deadlines from the Secretary of State, from September 18, 2026 to December 11, 2026; Election Day is November 3, 2026.Source: Ohio Secretary of State · as of 2026-09-19 · Download this chart
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DateDeadlineTimeNote
September 18, 2026Military and overseas absentee voting beginsThe start of absentee voting for military and overseas (UOCAVA) voters.
October 5, 2026Voter registration deadline9 p.m.Boards of elections and the Ohio Secretary of State's office are open until 9 p.m. to accept registrations.
October 6, 2026Absentee voting by mail and early in-person voting beginEarly in-person voting runs 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. from October 6 through October 9; hours change on later dates through Election Day.
October 22, 2026Pre-general campaign finance reports due4 p.m.Certain candidates, political action committees, caucus committees and political parties file by 4 p.m. reports covering contributions and expenditures through October 14, 2026.
October 27, 2026Deadline for boards to receive absentee ballot applications8:30 p.m.Applications for an absentee ballot must reach the county board by this time.
November 1, 2026Last day of early in-person voting1 p.m. to 5 p.m.Early in-person voting at county boards of elections ends on Sunday, November 1; the hours that day are 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the table above. By October 29, nearly 1.3 million Ohioans had already voted early in person or returned absentee ballots (Journal-News; Signal Ohio's counts from the Secretary of State's daily absentee file add to 1,289,090). The 2022 midterm saw 1.47 million early votes, then a record.
November 2, 2026No early in-person voting at boards of electionsEarly in-person voting at county boards of elections ended Sunday, November 1; there is no voting at boards of elections on Monday, November 2. Voters cast ballots at their assigned polling places on Tuesday, November 3.
November 3, 2026Deadline for non-military/overseas absentee ballots to be received7:30 p.m.Absentee ballots not covered by UOCAVA must be received by this time on Election Day.
November 3, 2026Last-minute absentee request for a hospitalization emergency3 p.m.A voter, or a voter's minor child, who is hospitalized because of an accident or medical emergency may apply for an absentee ballot until 3 p.m. on Election Day.
November 3, 2026Polls open6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.Election Day voting hours statewide.
November 7, 2026Deadline for military and overseas (UOCAVA) absentee ballots to be receivedThe extended receipt deadline for UOCAVA absentee ballots.
November 8, 2026Boards of elections may begin the official canvassCounty boards may begin the official canvass of the November 3 General Election ballots (5 days after the election).
November 18, 2026Deadline for boards to begin the official canvassCounty boards must begin the official canvass of November 3 General Election ballots no later than this date (15 days after the election).
November 24, 2026Deadline for boards to complete the official canvassCounty boards must complete the canvass of November 3 General Election ballots no later than this date (21 days after the election).
December 11, 2026Post-general campaign finance reports due4 p.m.Certain candidates, political action committees, caucus committees and political parties file by 4 p.m. reports covering contributions and expenditures through December 4, 2026.

Where they stand

Campaign priorities

Our campaign offers a clear alternative: new leadership, a focus on lowering costs, supporting law and order, and putting Northwest Ohio first.

May 5, 2026 · Statement the night of the primary, reported by Courthouse News Service on May 6

Source: courthousenews.com

Costs and quality of life

I want to reduce their costs

May 6, 2026 · Interview with Spectrum News 1

Source: spectrumnews1.com

Health care costs

He previously served as Chairman of the House Health Committee where he advocated for policies to reduce healthcare costs, promote price transparency, and ensure better patient access through fewer regulations.

May 29, 2024 · Ohio House of Representatives biography, archived May 29, 2024

Source: web.archive.org

Length of service in Congress

Our founding fathers never wanted someone to stay in office that long.

May 6, 2026 · Interview with Spectrum News 1

Source: spectrumnews1.com

Priorities in office

For the last 8 years, I have led the fight for conservative values at the Ohio Statehouse. Now, I'm ready to take the fight to Washington - defending our constitutional rights, demanding fiscal responsibility, and bolstering Northwest Ohio's economy.

August 6, 2026 · Campaign website, as recorded by Ballotpedia

Sources: ballotpedia.org · derekmerrin.com

Taxes

He is a strong advocate for lower taxes, simplifying the tax code, and promoting transparency.

May 29, 2024 · Ohio House of Representatives biography, archived May 29, 2024

Source: web.archive.org

What they have said, checked

None found in the records checked

Said about Derek Merrin

Record in office

Record in office, dated entriesNo dated record entry on file; 3 offices held on the record.2010Merrin (R)Member, Waterville City Council, 2006 to 2007Mayor of Waterville, 2008 to 2011Member, Ohio House of Representatives, 2016-08-02 to 2024
Record in office, dated entriesNo dated record entry on file; 3 offices held on the record.Source: Cracked Buckeye person record for Merrin (R), 0 dated entries · as of 2026-11-03 · Download this chart
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PersonDateKindEntry
Merrin (R)2006officeMember, Waterville City Council
Merrin (R)2008officeMayor of Waterville
Merrin (R)2016-08-02officeMember, Ohio House of Representatives

Recorded votes

Derek Merrin cast 1,445 Yea or Nay votes on the roll calls we hold, across 5 terms from 2015 to 2024, all in the Ohio General Assembly, from the Ohio Legislature. Each term opens to every roll call, with the question, the result, how Derek Merrin voted and how the majority of their party voted.

TermChamberYeaNayDid not voteWith party
135th General Assembly, 2023–2024Ohio House, district 4226241not recorded98% of 42
134th General Assembly, 2021–2022Ohio House, district 4737232not recorded97% of 87
133rd General Assembly, 2019–2020Ohio House, district 4726830not recorded100% of 37
132nd General Assembly, 2017–2018Ohio House, district 4735326not recorded100% of 44
131st General Assembly, 2015–2016Ohio House, district 47556not recorded100% of 11

"With party" counts only roll calls on which most Republicans and most Democrats voted opposite ways. The Ohio Legislature records who voted Yea and who voted Nay and no one else, so an absence cannot be told from an abstention and neither is counted; only floor votes are listed.

Source: Legislation and votes

Money

Where the money went, as filedDerek Merrin raised $2.0M, spent $1.6M, $430K on hand as of October 14, 2026.Raised to Spent: $1.6MRaised to Cash on hand: $430KDerek Merrin: Raised, $2.0M as filed, as of 2026-10-14Raised$2.0MDerek Merrin: Spent, $1.6M as filed, as of 2026-10-14Spent$1.6MDerek Merrin: Cash on hand, $430K as filed, as of 2026-10-14Cash on hand$430KIn, as filedWhere it went, as filed
Where the money went, as filedDerek Merrin raised $2.0M, spent $1.6M, $430K on hand as of October 14, 2026.Source: FEC filings, committee C00909630, through 2026-10-14 · as of 2026-10-14 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
FromToDollarsShare of totalNote
RaisedSpent1,552,210.8178.3%
RaisedCash on hand429,694.9721.7%
Money, as filedDerek Merrin raised $2.0M, spent $1.6M, $430K on hand as of October 14, 2026; 3 filings on file.2026 U.S. House 9, as of June 30, 2026RaisedDerek Merrin, 2026 U.S. House 9, as of June 30, 2026: raised $1.5M as filed with the FEC, as of 2026-06-30$1.5MSpentDerek Merrin, 2026 U.S. House 9, as of June 30, 2026: spent $1.1M as filed with the FEC, as of 2026-06-30$1.1MCash on handDerek Merrin, 2026 U.S. House 9, as of June 30, 2026: cash on hand $531K as filed with the FEC, as of 2026-06-30$531K2026 U.S. House 9, as of September 30, 2026, for the election cycleRaisedDerek Merrin, 2026 U.S. House 9, as of September 30, 2026, for the election cycle: raised $2.1M as filed with the FEC, as of 2026-09-30, for the election cycle$2.1MSpentDerek Merrin, 2026 U.S. House 9, as of September 30, 2026, for the election cycle: spent $1.4M as filed with the FEC, as of 2026-09-30, for the election cycle$1.4MCash on handDerek Merrin, 2026 U.S. House 9, as of September 30, 2026, for the election cycle: cash on hand $807K as filed with the FEC, as of 2026-09-30, for the election cycle$807K2026 U.S. House 9, as of October 14, 2026, for the election cycleRaisedDerek Merrin, 2026 U.S. House 9, as of October 14, 2026, for the election cycle: raised $2.0M as filed with the FEC, as of 2026-10-14, for the election cycle$2.0MSpentDerek Merrin, 2026 U.S. House 9, as of October 14, 2026, for the election cycle: spent $1.6M as filed with the FEC, as of 2026-10-14, for the election cycle$1.6MCash on handDerek Merrin, 2026 U.S. House 9, as of October 14, 2026, for the election cycle: cash on hand $430K as filed with the FEC, as of 2026-10-14, for the election cycle$430K
Money, as filedDerek Merrin raised $2.0M, spent $1.6M, $430K on hand as of October 14, 2026; 3 filings on file.Source: FEC filings, committee C00909630 · as of 2026-10-14 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
GroupItemUSDNote
2026 U.S. House 9, as of June 30, 2026Raised1,508,952.61
2026 U.S. House 9, as of June 30, 2026Spent1,054,389.42
2026 U.S. House 9, as of June 30, 2026Cash on hand531,214.34
2026 U.S. House 9, as of September 30, 2026, for the election cycleRaised2,083,930.76
2026 U.S. House 9, as of September 30, 2026, for the election cycleSpent1,353,754.95
2026 U.S. House 9, as of September 30, 2026, for the election cycleCash on hand806,826.96
2026 U.S. House 9, as of October 14, 2026, for the election cycleRaised1,981,905.78
2026 U.S. House 9, as of October 14, 2026, for the election cycleSpent1,552,210.81
2026 U.S. House 9, as of October 14, 2026, for the election cycleCash on hand429,694.97
Itemized contributions from inside Ohio, share of all itemized66.7% of itemized contributions came from Ohio addresses as of June 30, 2026; 1 filing break the total down by state.2026 U.S. House 9, as…Derek Merrin, 2026 U.S. House 9, as of June 30, 2026: 66.7% of itemized contributions from Ohio addresses, as of 2026-06-3067% OhioDerek Merrin, 2026 U.S. House 9, as of June 30, 2026: 66.7% of itemized contributions from Ohio addresses, as of 2026-06-3033% Elsewhere
Itemized contributions from inside Ohio, share of all itemized66.7% of itemized contributions came from Ohio addresses as of June 30, 2026; 1 filing break the total down by state.Source: FEC filings, committee C00909630 · as of 2026-10-14 · Download this chart
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BarSegmentValueShare
2026 U.S. House 9, as of June 30, 2026Ohio242,30566.7%
2026 U.S. House 9, as of June 30, 2026Elsewhere120,970.8633.3%

Totals as filed

RaceFilerRaisedSpentCash on handAs of
U.S. Representative, Ohio's 9th District FEC C00909630 $1,981,906$1,552,211$429,695October 14, 2026
U.S. Representative, Ohio's 9th District FEC C00909630 $2,083,931$1,353,755$806,827September 30, 2026
U.S. Representative, Ohio's 9th District FEC C00909630 $1,508,953$1,054,389$531,214June 30, 2026

Source: FEC-2039374 Pre-General

From the FEC's candidate summary file, which adds up a candidate's authorized committees and nets out refunds, so it can differ from one committee's own report.

Sources: All candidates summary file, 2025-2026 (FEC bulk file weball26; last modified 2026-10-16 05:40 GMT) · FEC candidate H4OH09169, 2026 cycle financial summary

From inside Ohio: $242,305 (67%), as of June 30, 2026. Sum of itemized individual contributions (contributor entity IND, transaction types 10, 15 and 15E) to committee C00909630 in the FEC bulk file indiv26.zip for the 2025-2026 period, transactions dated 2025-06-23 to 2026-06-30 in whole dollars as the file carries them, memo rows (MEMO_CD X), refunds and the candidate's own contributions excluded; an Ohio address means the contributor's filed STATE is OH.

Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

Sources: ballotpedia.org · fec.gov · FEC candidate H4OH09169, 2026 cycle financial summary · OpenFEC candidate totals, Ohio U.S. House, 2026 (coverage through June 30, 2026)

Donors, filed amounts first16 donors on file: 15 filed, totaling $76K, 1 loan from the candidate; the top filed entry is AMERICAN REVIVAL PAC at $10K.AMERICAN REVIVAL PACAMERICAN REVIVAL PAC: $10K$10KGLASS CITY PACGLASS CITY PAC: $6,999$6,999BEST AT BRINGING ENTREPRENEURIAL RESULTS NEVER IMAGINEDOR ENVISIONED PACBEST AT BRINGING ENTREPRENEURIAL RESULTS NEVER IMAGINED OR ENVISIONED PAC: $5,000$5,000BREAD FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC. PAC (AKA BREAD FINANCIAL PAC)BREAD FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC. PAC (AKA BREAD FINANCIAL PAC): $5,000$5,000CONSERVATIVE OPPORTUNITY LEADERSHIP AND ENTERPRISE PACCONSERVATIVE OPPORTUNITY LEADERSHIP AND ENTERPRISE PAC: $5,000$5,000MR. SOUTHERN MISSOURIAN IN THE HOUSE PACMR. SOUTHERN MISSOURIAN IN THE HOUSE PAC: $5,000$5,000RAPTOR PACRAPTOR PAC: $5,000$5,000RESTORING OUR FREEDOM PACRESTORING OUR FREEDOM PAC: $5,000$5,000SEAL PAC SUPPORTING ELECTING AMERICAN LEADERS PACSEAL PAC SUPPORTING ELECTING AMERICAN LEADERS PAC: $5,000$5,000THE EYE OF THE TIGER POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEETHE EYE OF THE TIGER POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE: $5,000$5,000TURNING POINT PAC INC.TURNING POINT PAC INC.: $5,000$5,000B BRIGADE MAJORITY FUNDB BRIGADE MAJORITY FUND: $3,500$3,500FIGHTING FIRSTFIGHTING FIRST: $3,500$3,500MVL PACMVL PAC: $3,500$3,500SOVEREIGNTY FIRST PACSOVEREIGNTY FIRST PAC: $3,500$3,500MERRIN, DEREKloan from the candidateMERRIN, DEREK: $310K loan from the candidate$310K
Donors, filed amounts first16 donors on file: 15 filed, totaling $76K, 1 loan from the candidate; the top filed entry is AMERICAN REVIVAL PAC at $10K.Source: FEC filings, committee C00909630 · as of 2026-10-14 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
GroupItemUSDNote
AMERICAN REVIVAL PAC10,000
GLASS CITY PAC6,999
BEST AT BRINGING ENTREPRENEURIAL RESULTS NEVER IMAGINED OR ENVISIONED PAC5,000
BREAD FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC. PAC (AKA BREAD FINANCIAL PAC)5,000
CONSERVATIVE OPPORTUNITY LEADERSHIP AND ENTERPRISE PAC5,000
MR. SOUTHERN MISSOURIAN IN THE HOUSE PAC5,000
RAPTOR PAC5,000
RESTORING OUR FREEDOM PAC5,000
SEAL PAC SUPPORTING ELECTING AMERICAN LEADERS PAC5,000
THE EYE OF THE TIGER POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE5,000
TURNING POINT PAC INC.5,000
B BRIGADE MAJORITY FUND3,500
FIGHTING FIRST3,500
MVL PAC3,500
SOVEREIGNTY FIRST PAC3,500
MERRIN, DEREK, loan from the candidate310,000

Top donors, filed amounts first

An amount reported, committed or refunded rather than filed, or lent by the candidate, says so beside it and comes after every filed one.

Outside spending

Outside spending, as reported$3.5M reported supporting and $5.6M reported opposing.2026 U.S. House 9SupportingSupporting Derek Merrin, 2026 U.S. House 9: $3.5M, as of 2026-10-30$3.5MOpposingOpposing Derek Merrin, 2026 U.S. House 9: $5.6M, as of 2026-10-30$5.6M
Outside spending, as reported$3.5M reported supporting and $5.6M reported opposing.Source: fec.gov · as of 2026-10-30 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
GroupItemUSDNote
2026 U.S. House 9Supporting3,492,871.08
2026 U.S. House 9Opposing5,550,741.42

Financial interests

Disclosed holdings

Disclosed income

None found in the records checked.

Reported conflicts

None found in the records checked.

Net worth, as estimated

None found in the records checked.

Polling and approval

Polls, U.S. Representative, Ohio's 9th District, as published2 field dates from September 23, 2026 to October 23, 2026; the latest has Merrin at 43.4.0%25%50%75%100%Oct 2026NovElection dayDerek Merrin 48% - DCCC Analytics Department, 2026-09-23 - 481 likely general election voters, +/- 4.5, field period September 22-23, 2026 (phone and text-to-web); an internal poll of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, released by the committeeDerek Merrin 43.4% - RedBox Research, 2026-10-23 - 858 likely voters in Ohio's 9th Congressional District, +/- 4.5 (includes design effect 1.81), field period October 20-23, 2026; text invitation to self-administered web survey; sponsored by A Fight Worth Having, a super PAC (FEC C00933085), whose in-house polling unit is RedBox ResearchField date
Polls, U.S. Representative, Ohio's 9th District, as published2 field dates from September 23, 2026 to October 23, 2026; the latest has Merrin at 43.4.Source: Cracked Buckeye poll log for Derek Merrin, 2 polls, as published by DCCC Analytics Department and 1 other pollster · as of 2026-10-23 · Download this chart
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Field dateCandidateSharePoll
Sep 23, 2026Derek Merrin48DCCC Analytics Department, 481 likely general election voters, +/- 4.5, field period September 22-23, 2026 (phone and text-to-web); an internal poll of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, released by the committee
Oct 23, 2026Derek Merrin43.4RedBox Research, 858 likely voters in Ohio's 9th Congressional District, +/- 4.5 (includes design effect 1.81), field period October 20-23, 2026; text invitation to self-administered web survey; sponsored by A Fight Worth Having, a super PAC (FEC C00933085), whose in-house polling unit is RedBox Research

Elections

Election results, share of the vote1 race on file, 0 won; shares from 47.6% to 47.6%.2024 U.S. House 9Derek Merrin, U.S. Representative, Ohio's 9th District: lost, 47.6%47.6%
Election results, share of the vote1 race on file, 0 won; shares from 47.6% to 47.6%.Source: Ohio Secretary of State, official canvass, 2024 · as of 2024 · Download this chart
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GroupItemPCTNote
2024 U.S. House 947.6
RacePartyResultVotesShare
U.S. Representative, Ohio's 9th District (2026) RepublicanPending 25,092 44.1%
U.S. Representative, Ohio's 9th District (2024) RepublicanLost 178,716 47.6%

Offices held

Endorsements

Endorsements received

Sources

Data from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_United_States_House_of_Representatives_elections_in_Ohio · https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Derek_Merrin · Ohio nuclear bribery scandal

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