2022Final results
2022 election for Ohio House District 42
Ohio House of Representatives · Ohio
Derek Merrin (R) won with 53.9% of the vote, defeating Erika White (D) by 7.8 points.
Derek MerrinRepublican · winner · incumbent
53.9%22,594
Erika WhiteDemocrat
46.1%19,325
41,919 votes
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 2, 2026, 5:14 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 2022
Races before and after
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 2, 2026, 5:14 AM ET