Ohio · Ohio's 9th District · Updated Oct 16, 2026

Derek Merrin

Republican

Former state representative (2016–2025) and nominee for this district in 2024

2026 race · Ohio's 9th District

41% chance of winning · race rated Toss-up

56% chance of winning · race rated Toss-up

Background

Links: Wikipedia · FEC filings · Candidate list (source)

Electoral history

Earlier races in Ohio, newest first, matched by name in the results archive.

2024
U.S. House · OH-9 Nov 5, 2024
R · 47.6% · 178,716 votes
Lost
2022
House of Representatives · HD-42 Nov 8, 2022
R · 53.9% · 22,594 votes
Won
2020
House of Representatives · HD-47 Nov 3, 2020
R · 58.6% · 40,445 votes
Won
2018
House of Representatives · HD-47 Nov 6, 2018
R · 58.0% · 29,476 votes
Won
2016
House of Representatives · HD-47 Nov 8, 2016
R · 60.8% · 36,446 votes
Won

Money: FEC, through Sep 30, 2026.