Marcy Kaptur Leads Derek Merrin in Ohio’s 9th District Rematch

Democratic U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur was ahead of Republican Derek Merrin in Ohio’s 9th Congressional District as of Wednesday morning, according to unofficial returns reported by WTOL and the Ohio News Network.

Kaptur had 53% of the vote to Merrin’s 47%, with 98% of the estimated vote counted. The returns are unofficial pending certification.

The race was a rematch in a newly redrawn district. Kaptur defeated Merrin by fewer than 2,400 votes in 2024.