NRCC Statement on OH-09

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) released the following statement on Ohio’s 9th Congressional District primary election: 

“40-year career politician Marcy Kaptur has failed Ohioans for decades and Northwest Ohioans are ready for change. While Kaptur has pushed a radical far-left agenda of higher taxes, open borders, and sex change surgeries for kids, Derek Merrin is set to flip the seat red in order to deliver commonsense leadership and real results.” – NRCC Spokesman Zach Bannon

BACKGROUND

• Derek Merrin is a former state representative that has been a steadfast voice for the conservative ideals of lowering taxes, reducing regulations, and expanding school choice.
• The new OH-09 district shifted nearly four points towards Republicans.
• OH-09 now includes Paulding, Putnam, and Henry Counties, three of the most Republican counties in the state. 
• Among all members of Congress, none represent a district that favors the opposite party as much as the new OH-09 in terms of presidential margin, with President Trump winning the seat by over 11 points in 2024.