OH-09
Lean DOhio · Current: Marcy Kaptur
Marcia Carolyn Kaptur is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for Ohio's 9th congressional district since 1983. Her district stretches across northwestern Ohio along the southern shore of Lake Erie and includes parts of Toledo and surrounding communities. She is a member of the Democratic Party. Wikipedia
Raised $4.3M · Spent $1.3M · Cash $3.5M (2026 cycle) · FEC
Derek Scott Merrin is an American politician who previously served as the state representative for the 42nd District of the Ohio House of Representatives. He was the Republican nominee for Ohio's 9th congressional district in 2024, where he was narrowly defeated by incumbent Marcy Kaptur. Merrin is the Republican nominee in Ohio's 9th district in the 2026 election, facing a rematch with Kaptur. Wikipedia
Raised $1.5M · Spent $1.1M · Cash $531K (2026 cycle) · FEC
Poll average
Weighted by recency (14-day half-life), sample size, population and pollster quality. 2 polls.
Polls over time
Individual polls
- 2026-09-23 · 481 LVD 48%R 48%Even
- 2026-04-20 · 400 LVD 43%R 47%R +4
| Pollster | Date | Sample | Dem | Rep | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DCCC Analytics DepartmentC | 2026-09-23 | 481 LV | 48% | 48% | Even |
| McLaughlin & Associates(R)C | 2026-04-20 | 400 LV | 43% | 47% | R +4 |
Race ratings
- Cook Political ReportToss-up
- Inside ElectionsflipLean R
- Sabato's Crystal BallToss-up
- The EconomistLean D
- Split TicketLikely D
- Decision Desk HQLean D
- FPOLean D
- Fox NewsToss-up
- Silver BulletinLean D
- RealClearPoliticsLean D
Polls and ratings compiled from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).