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IncumbentMarcy Kaptur Democrat

2026 Ohio's 9th congressional district election

November 3, 2026
  • Derek Merrin Republican

    former state representative (2016–2025) and nominee for this district in 2024

  • Marcy Kaptur Democrat Incumbent

    incumbent U.S. representative

  • Matthew Althaus Libertarian

    suspecting Republican political shenanigans |url=https://signalohio.org/ohio-libertarians-seek-to-disqualify-u-s-senate-candidate-suspecting-republican-political-shenanigans-ohio-primary-election-202/ |access-date=March 14, 2026 |work=Signal Ohio |date=February 23, 2026}}

Democratic primary results

May 5, 2026Results 45,654 votes
  • Marcy Kaptur IncumbentUnopposed

    incumbent U.S. representative

Republican primary results

May 5, 2026Results 56,739 votes
  • Derek Merrin44.1% 25,024

    former state representative (2016–2025) and nominee for this district in 2024

  • Josh Williams25.3% 14,366

    state representative (2023–present)

Also on the ballot:

Libertarian primary results

In progress
  • Matthew Althaus59.4% 534

    suspecting Republican political shenanigans |url=https://signalohio.org/ohio-libertarians-seek-to-disqualify-u-s-senate-candidate-suspecting-republican-political-shenanigans-ohio-primary-election-202/ |access-date=March 14, 2026 |work=Signal Ohio |date=February 23, 2026}}

  • David Gedert40.6% 365

    small-business owner