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2026 Race · Ohio

U.S. House (District 9)

3 candidates on record · incumbent running

The 2026 election for U.S. House (District 9) in Ohio is scheduled for November 3, 2026. 3 candidates are on record: Marcy Kaptur (Democratic), Derek Merrin (Republican), and Matthew Althaus (Libertarian). The seat is currently held by Marcy Kaptur (Democratic), who has served since January 1983, and the incumbent is on the ballot.

Derek Merrin

Republican

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Matthew Althaus

Libertarian

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Marcy Kaptur

Democratic · Since January 1983

Committee assignments[congress.gov]

  • Appropriations
  • the Budget

Recent legislation sponsored[congress.gov]

  • HRES.1240

    Expressing support for the designation of the week of May 8 through May 17, 2026, as "National American...

  • HR.8219

    BLOCK PUTIN Act

2026 Ohio U.S. House (District 9) — Questions & Answers

Who is running for U.S. House (District 9) in Ohio in 2026?

Marcy Kaptur (Democratic), Derek Merrin (Republican), and Matthew Althaus (Libertarian). Marcy Kaptur is the incumbent.

When is the 2026 Ohio U.S. House (District 9) election?

The general election is November 3, 2026. Voter registration deadlines are set by Ohio and are listed at vote.gov.

Who currently holds this seat?

Marcy Kaptur, a Democratic, currently represents Ohio, serving since January 1983.

What committees does Marcy Kaptur serve on?

Marcy Kaptur serves on House Committee on Appropriations and House Committee on the Budget. Committee assignments are sourced from congress.gov.

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