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2026 candidates we're tracking in OH-9
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Marcy Kaptur
Democratic
Incumbent
Marcy Kaptur is the sitting U.S. Representative for this district, serving since 1983 as the longest-serving woman in House history, per the chamber's membership roster.
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Derek Merrin
Republican
Derek Merrin is a former state representative who served from 2016 to 2025 and was the district's 2024 nominee, per coverage of the race.
About this race
Ohio's 9th Congressional District elects one member of the U.S. House of Representatives to a two-year term. Every House seat in the country is on the ballot in 2026. The Ohio primary is Tuesday, May 5, 2026, and the general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.