Coverage dated November 4, 2026

Kaptur beats Merrin in Ohio House rematch

Headline from The Hill

Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio) is projected to win a 23rd term representing Ohio in the House, emerging from a tough rematch with Republican Derek Merrin, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). Notching another two-year term in Ohio’s 9th Congressional District, Kaptur extends her record as the longest-s…

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Reports & sources

8 articles, oldest first.

  1. Toledo Blade

    U.S. Rep. Kaptur hopeful for win as Derek Merrin leads in Ohio's 9th Congressional District (opens Toledo Blade)

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    Toledo Blade's feed description

    Despite a majority of votes still outstanding in Ohio’s 9th Congressional District, U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D., Toledo) is hopeful she can extend her tenure as the longest-serving woman in Congress.

  2. Bloomberg

    Democrat Kaptur Wins Ohio House Race, DDHQ Projects (opens Bloomberg)

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    Bloomberg's feed description

    Democratic incumbent Marcy Kaptur is projected to win the election in Ohio’s 9th Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ on X.

  3. The Hill

    Kaptur beats Merrin in Ohio House rematch (opens The Hill)

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    Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio) is projected to win a 23rd term representing Ohio in the House, emerging from a tough rematch with Republican Derek Merrin, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). Notching another two-year term in Ohio’s 9th Congressional District, Kaptur extends her record as the longest-s…

  4. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Democrat Marcy Kaptur wins reelection to U.S. House in Ohio's 9th Congressional District (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Democrat Marcy Kaptur wins reelection to U.S. House in Ohio's 9th Congressional District

  5. Washington Examiner

    Marcy Kaptur wins 23rd term in Congress with victory over Ohio Republican Derek Merrin (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) has emerged triumphant from another reelection campaign in Ohio‘s 9th Congressional District, this time against Republican Derek Merrin. The Associated Press called the race for Kaptur at 2:53 a.m. on Wednesday morning. Kaptur garnered 52.7% against Merrin’s 47.

  6. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Marcy Kaptur defeats Derrick Merrin in Northwest Ohio race (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    The 80-year-old Democrat defeated Republican Derrick Merrin with 52.3% of the vote, overcoming a redrawn district that favored Trump by more than 10 points.

  7. CBS News

    Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur wins Ohio rematch (opens CBS News)

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    The northwestern Ohio district was redrawn in October 2025, creating a more Republican-leaning seat.

  8. Townhall

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