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

Marcy Kaptur

DemocraticIncumbent

Incumbent U.S. representative

2026 race · Ohio's 9th District

59% chance of winning · race rated Toss-up

44% chance of winning · race rated Toss-up

● Marcy KapturINC● Derek Merrin

Full race forecast

Background

Current office: Ohio's 9th District
Experience: Statewide office or Congress
Past races on file: 13 (13 won)

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
D · 48.3% · 181,098 votes
Won
2022
U.S. House · OH-9 Nov 8, 2022
D · 56.6% · 150,655 votes
Won
2020
U.S. House · OH-9 Nov 3, 2020
D · 63.1% · 190,328 votes
Won
2018
U.S. House · OH-9 Nov 6, 2018
D · 67.8% · 157,219 votes
Won
2016
U.S. House · OH-9 Nov 8, 2016
D · 68.7% · 193,966 votes
Won
2014
U.S. House · OH-9 Nov 4, 2014
D · 67.8% · 108,870 votes
Won
2012
U.S. House · OH-9 Nov 6, 2012
D · 73.0% · 217,771 votes
Won
2010
U.S. House · OH-9 Nov 2, 2010
D · 59.4% · 121,819 votes
Won
2008
U.S. House · OH-9 Nov 4, 2008
D · 74.4% · 222,054 votes
Won
2006
U.S. House · OH-9 Nov 7, 2006
D · 73.6% · 153,880 votes
Won
2004
U.S. House · OH-9 Nov 2, 2004
D · 68.1% · 205,149 votes
Won
2002
U.S. House · OH-9 Nov 5, 2002
D · 74.0% · 132,236 votes
Won
2000
U.S. House · OH-9 Nov 7, 2000
D · 74.8% · 168,547 votes
Won

Fundraising

Raised: $5.6M
From individuals: $3.2M
Spent: $4.8M
Cash on hand: $1.2M

Money: FEC, through Sep 30, 2026.

Opponents in 2026

Derek MerrinRepublican