Incumbent: Marcy Kaptur (Democratic) · Incumbent running
General election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026
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| Kaptur | Merrin |
| KapturNo public position found | Merrin |
| KapturNo public position found | Merrin |
| Kaptur | Merrin |
| Governance | |
|---|---|
KapturWhat member of Congress is gerrymandered three times in a decade? They're trying to rig the system, just like they tried to rig the tax code and take health insurance away from our people. Original: 13abc WTVG (accessed Oct 2026) At the Lucas County Early Vote Center in Toledo, Oct. 27, 2026. | MerrinI believe it's important that this military conflict is wrapped up. I think we need to put America first. We're not the world's policemen. We cannot afford to have Iran attain a nuclear weapon. I think we have for the most part taken care of and eliminated that risk. I think it's time that we wrapped this up. Original: 13abc WTVG (accessed Oct 2026) In an interview with 13abc WTVG on the conflict in Iran and lowering the cost of living, Oct. 8, 2026. |
| Economy | |
KapturWhile Northwest Ohio families are struggling with rising costs, my opponent flew to Dallas to court wealthy donors, impress Washington insiders, and celebrate the same Billionaire-first agenda making life harder back home. Original: The Center Square (accessed Oct 2026) In a statement on taxes and the cost of living reported by The Center Square, Sep. 11, 2026. | MerrinI want to reduce the cost of living. Many of the tariffs increase the cost of living. I'm not a fan of tariffs that are going to drive up the cost of living. What I am supportive of are fair trade deals in America. Original: 13abc WTVG (accessed Oct 2026) In an interview with 13abc WTVG on tariffs and trade, Oct. 8, 2026. |
Derek Merrin: as a former member of the Ohio House of Representatives (District 42, 2016–2024), see Ohio Legislature official legislation and roll-call archive.