👤 About Derek Merrin
Derek Merrin is a Republican candidate for U.S. House, District 9 in Ohio’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, DEREK MERRIN FOR CONGRESS, is registered in MONCLOVA, OH, with CRATE, BRADLEY T. listed as treasurer. The campaign has not yet reported substantial fundraising in current FEC filings. The race’s incumbent is Democratic Marcy M.c. Kaptur.
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🏁 The race for U.S. House · District 9
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Republican
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2026 candidate profile
Derek Merrin
Republican · Challenger
Running for: Ohio House District 09
✓ Won 2026 primary
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Biography
Derek Merrin is a Republican candidate for U.S. House, District 9 in Ohio’s 2026 federal election cycle. The campaign committee, DEREK MERRIN FOR CONGRESS, is registered in MONCLOVA, OH, with CRATE, BRADLEY T. listed as treasurer. The campaign has not yet reported substantial fundraising in current FEC filings. The race’s incumbent is Democratic Marcy M.c. Kaptur.
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FEC filing
FEC IDH4OH09169
OfficeOhio House District 09
PartyRepublican
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🗳 2026 Election
U.S. House — Ohio District 09
Primary: May 5, 2026 (5 months ago)
· General: November 3, 2026