Derek Merrin

Rep. Marcy Kaptur released a video stating she and her staffer Keegan Zimmerman are in good shape following a hit-and-run crash near Detroit and Central avenues in Toledo, Ohio. She attributed her rapid recovery to the outpouring of support from her community. The House is currently on August recess, giving her time to fully recover.

Rep. Marcy Kaptur released a video detailing her recovery after being involved in a hit-and-run crash near Detroit and Central avenues in Toledo, Ohio. She stated that she suffered non-life-threatening injuries and thanked the community for their well-wishes, noting that both she and staffer Keegan Zimmerman were in good shape. The article also mentions that Kaptur is seeking another term in November.

The race for Ohio’s 9th U.S. Congressional district highlights contrasting records regarding data center development, as these facilities have received $2.5 billion in state and local tax incentives between 2017 and 2024. Derek Merrin voted for Ohio’s data center tax breaks while Marcy Kaptur has voiced concern that the companies should pay for draining power and water from local communities. Additionally, average residential utility bills in Ohio are projected to see a significant increase.

Representative Marcy Kaptur is being treated for non-life threatening injuries after a car accident in Toledo. She was a passenger in a vehicle heading to a church service when it was struck. Her office states she is active and alert and anticipates returning to her schedule soon.

Ohio Rep. Marcy Kaptur sustained non-life threatening injuries in a car accident in Toledo while traveling to a church service. Her office confirmed she is active and alert, with first responders providing medical care at the scene. Kaptur is currently in a rematch for her congressional seat against former state Rep. Derek Merrin.

Ohio Rep. Marcy Kaptur was treated for non-life threatening injuries after a car accident in Toledo. Her office confirmed she is active and alert, with no immediate disruption to her schedule due to the House summer recess. The accident occurred while she was traveling to a church service.

Ohio Rep. Marcy Kaptur sustained non-life threatening injuries in a car accident in Toledo. She was a passenger traveling to a church service when the vehicle was struck. Kaptur is described as active and alert, with no immediate return to Washington expected due to the House summer recess.

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise will begin his August campaign events in Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District, a key race for Republicans. He will support Brinker Harding against Denise Powell in a district won by Kamala Harris in 2024. Scalise plans to campaign in multiple states, including Iowa, Wisconsin, North Carolina, Ohio, New York, Michigan, Colorado, South Carolina, and Texas.

Ohio Equal Rights has postponed efforts to place two constitutional amendments on the 2024 ballot, targeting instead the 2027 election. The amendments aim to remove Ohio's same-sex marriage ban and add comprehensive anti-discrimination protections based on factors including sexual orientation and gender identity. The group cited strategic alignment with other advocacy efforts and challenges like high campaign costs as reasons for the delay.

A survey of Ohio lawmakers predicts outcomes for the 2024 midterm elections, including a Senate race between Sherrod Brown and Jon Husted, a governor race between Amy Acton and Vivek Ramaswamy, and a congressional race in Ohio’s 9th district. Respondents estimated a 35% chance for Brown to win the Senate race, 64% for Ramaswamy in the governor race, and Kaptur’s continued representation in the 9th district despite redrawn district lines.

Former ICE Deputy Director Madison Sheahan lost the Ohio Republican congressional primary to Derek Merrin, who will face Rep. Marcy Kaptur in the midterm election. Republicans believe Merrin is the right candidate to flip the battleground seat. The district has been identified as one of the best pickup opportunities for Republicans.

Former ICE Deputy Director Madison Sheahan lost the Ohio Republican congressional primary to Derek Merrin, who will face Rep. Marcy Kaptur in the midterms. Republicans believe Merrin is the right candidate to flip the battleground seat. The northwest Ohio 9th Congressional District is a key pickup opportunity for Republicans.

Derek Merrin has won the GOP primary in Ohio's 9th Congressional District and will face Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur in a highly contested House race. The rematch is expected to be one of the most competitive House races of the year. Derek Merrin's win sets up a challenging campaign against the longtime Democratic representative.

Derek Merrin won the Republican primary for Ohio's 9th Congressional District and will face Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur in the general election. The race is considered a battleground this fall. NBC News projected Merrin's win.

Former ICE official Madison Sheahan lost the GOP primary in Ohio's 9th Congressional District to Derek Merrin, who will face Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur in November. Republicans are relieved as they believed Sheahan's background could harm their chances. Merrin previously lost to Kaptur by less than one percentage point in 2024.

Republicans are filling out the House battlefield with challengers in key districts, including Derek Merrin running for Ohio's 9th Congressional District. The move is part of the party's strategy to gain seats in the 2024 election. Merrin is a Republican candidate from Holland, Ohio.

Rep. Marcy Kaptur and former state Rep. Derek Merrin are set to face off in a House rematch in Ohio after winning their respective primaries. Kaptur has represented Ohio's 9th Congressional District since 1983 and narrowly defeated Merrin in 2024. The two will compete again in November.