2018Final results
2018 election for Ohio House District 47
Ohio House of Representatives · Ohio
Derek Merrin (R) won with 58.0% of the vote, defeating Gary C. Newnham (D) by 15.9 points.
Derek MerrinRepublican · winner · incumbent
58.0%29,476
Gary C. NewnhamDemocrat
42.0%21,377
50,853 votes
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 6:17 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 2018
Races before and after
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 6:17 AM ET