Derek Merrin
Republican
Nominee
U.S. House — Ohio (OH-09)
— 2026
Biography
Derek Scott Merrin is a Republican politician from Ohio who previously served in the Ohio House of Representatives representing the 42nd District. In 2024, he was the Republican nominee for Ohio's 9th congressional district but was narrowly defeated by incumbent Democrat Marcy Kaptur.
Source: Wikipedia
Campaign Finances
$1,508,953
Total Raised
$1,054,389
Total Spent
$531,214
Cash on Hand
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Primary Results
| Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Derek Merrin | 25,092 | 44.1% |
| Josh Williams | 14,419 | 25.3% |
| Madison Sheahan | 11,501 | 20.2% |
| Alea Nadeem | 3,109 | 5.5% |
| Anthony Campbell | 2,800 | 4.9% |