Ohio's 9th Congressional District
Coverage of Ohio's 9th Congressional District in the Nexus archive.
- Republican Derek Merrin projected to win Ohio's 9th District primary
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 wins GOP primary for Ohio's 9th District
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.
- Republicans fill out the House battlefield with challengers in key districts
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.
- Kaptur, Merrin set for House rematch in 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.