Derek Merrin Poised to Flip OH-09

Ohio’s 9th congressional district is one of the most competitive races in the country and a top pickup opportunity for Republicans.

For 43 years, Marcy Kaptur has “failed and failed and failed and failed” Ohioans by voting lockstep with the radical far left.

While Derek Merrin is focused on commonsense solutions to improve the lives of hardworking Ohioans, Kaptur has voted to increase taxes under every President since Reagan, rejected efforts to secure the southern border time and time again, and voted to let men play in girls’ sports, enter girls’ locker rooms, and enter girls’ bathrooms multiple times.

“Marcy Kaptur has failed hardworking Ohioans for four decades, pushing an extreme far-left agenda while rejecting common sense. Kaptur’s desperate lies can’t erase her radical record and Ohioans are set to elect Derek Merrin this fall.” – NRCC Spokesman Zach Bannon

Background:

• The new OH-09 district shifted nearly four points towards Republicans.
• OH-09 now includes Paulding, Putnam, and Henry Counties, three of the most Republican counties in the state. 
• Among all members of Congress, none represent a district that favors the opposite party as much as the new OH-09 in terms of presidential margin, with President Trump winning the seat by over 11 points in 2024.