Derek Merrin
Republican · OH
Derek Merrin is a Republican former member of the Ohio House of Representatives and former mayor of Waterville, and the 2026 GOP nominee for Ohio's 9th Congressional District. He narrowly lost the 2024 race to incumbent Marcy Kaptur and won the May 2026 Republican primary to set up a rematch in the redrawn, more Republican-leaning district.
Campaign Finance Information — United States Representative
Campaign Finance Information · United States Representative · November 3, 2026
Data last updated July 24, 2026
- Raised
- $1,508,953
- Spent
- $1,054,389
- Cash on hand
- $531,214
- Debts
- $88,352
Top disclosed occupations of direct donors
- RETIRED$435,818
- CEO$136,506
- OWNER$99,891
- PRESIDENT$63,481
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- CHAIRMAN$61,326
Source: FEC · 2026 cycle · fec.gov
Track record
Personal Income Tax Reduction
· 1 record
As a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, was a leading proponent of eliminating property taxes and cutting taxes, sponsoring and advancing related legislation.
June 1, 2023For
Source: ohiocapitaljournal.com · researched July 3, 2026
General
· 1 record
Served as mayor of Waterville, Ohio and then in the Ohio House of Representatives before his 2024 and 2026 runs for Congress in Ohio's 9th District.
November 8, 2016
Source: 13abc.com · researched July 3, 2026
Elections
- United States Representative · November 3, 2026 · Congressional District 9 (119th Congress), Ohio
Profile last researched July 3, 2026.