2026 midterms · Ohio · November 3
Ohio’s 9th District race 2026
Who’s running for U.S. House in Ohio’s 9th District on November 3, 2026: Marcy Kaptur (D, incumbent) and Derek Merrin (R). Now held by Marcy Kaptur (D). Forecasters: Lean D (average of 7; range Likely D to Toss-up). Marcy Kaptur has been backed with $4,000 by the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
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| Race | Rating | Democrats | Republicans | Others on the ballot | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio 9 | Lean D Average of 7; Likely D to Toss-up Each forecaster for Ohio 9
| Derek Merrin | No one else listed |
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Questions and answers
Who is running for U.S. House in Ohio’s 9th District in 2026?
On the November 3, 2026 ballot: Marcy Kaptur (D, incumbent) and Derek Merrin (R).
When is the 2026 election for U.S. House in Ohio’s 9th District?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Who is favored in the 2026 race for U.S. House in Ohio’s 9th District?
The nonpartisan forecasters we track rate it Lean D on average (7 forecasters; their ratings range from Likely D to Toss-up). These are their ratings, not our prediction.
Has AIPAC or an allied PAC backed the Democrat in this race?
Marcy Kaptur has been backed with $4,000 by the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
How do I vote in Ohio?
Check your registration on Ohio’s election website and the registration deadlines on Vote.gov; both are linked on this page.
Where this comes from
Candidates as of October 9, 2026, from state election offices, news reports and Ballotpedia’s candidate lists; independent and minor-party candidates may not be complete. Ratings are the average of up to seven nonpartisan forecasters, read from the tables Wikipedia editors keep of them: how we average them and each forecaster’s own pages. Backing is contributions plus outside spending for a candidate by the pro-Israel PACs we track, from FEC filings (method). Results, on election night, only from AP or official sources. Found an error? Tell us.