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Republican Derek Merrin to Face Kaptur in November
It was primary day in Ohio on Tuesday, with results coming in for several key races that could affect the midterms—especially control of the U.S. House.
Republican Derek Merrin is set to face Ohio Democratic U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur in November after winning Ohio’s 9th Congressional District last night.
Kaptur has represented the district since 1983, which makes her the longest-serving woman in Congress. While Kaptur did not have a primary challenger this year, Merrin came close to ousting her in 2024.
As of Wednesday morning, with 99% of the vote reporting, Merrin has won 44.1%. The Associated Press called the race approximately two hours after polls closed.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Derek Merrin wins Republican nomination for U.S. House in Ohio's 9th Congressional District. #APRaceCall at 9:34 p.m. EDT. https://t.co/TS3eIpQI5W— AP Race Calls (@AP_RaceCalls) May 6, 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) — Derek Merrin wins Republican nomination for U.S. House in Ohio's 9th Congressional District. #APRaceCall at 9:34 p.m. EDT. https://t.co/TS3eIpQI5W
State Rep. Josh Williams came in second with 25.3%, followed by Madison Sheahan at 20.2%. Alea Nadeem and Anthony Campbell finished fourth and fifth, respectively. Williams and Sheahan each won a county, however, with Williams winning Paulding County by 19%, and........