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Ohio · U.S. House — District 9 · 2026
Derek Merrin
Republican Challenger Official filing data
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Filing facts
- Name as filed
- MERRIN, DEREK
- Office sought
- U.S. House — District 9, Ohio
- Election year
- 2026
- Party (as filed)
- Republican
- Seat status
- Challenger
- FEC status
- Statutory candidate (raised or spent over $5,000)
- Website
- Campaign website: www.derekmerrin.com
- FEC candidate ID
- H4OH09169
- Principal committee
- C00863829
Campaign finance summary
As reported to the FEC, through 10/14/2026. Figures are cycle-to-date totals for the principal campaign committee.
| Total receipts | $2,217,821 |
|---|---|
| Contributions from individuals | $803,995 |
| Total disbursements | $1,845,006 |
| Cash on hand | $449,466 |
Stated positions
Paraphrased neutrally from the candidate’s own published materials. Each statement is attributed (“states…”) and cited. We do not evaluate the feasibility or accuracy of promises. Every candidate in this race is summarized the same way. How we compile these.
| Topic | Summary of stated position | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Taxes | Describes themself as an advocate for lower taxes, a simpler tax code and transparency. | Campaign website — derekmerrin.com Accessed October 22, 2026 |
| Tax repeal | Describes repealing Ohio's sales tax on prescription eyewear and the Financial Institution Tax on small businesses. | Campaign website — derekmerrin.com Accessed October 22, 2026 |
| Housing | Describes passing the Affordable Homebuilding & Housing Act, which blocks property tax increases on subdivided lots until homes are built or sold. | Campaign website — derekmerrin.com Accessed October 22, 2026 |
| Priorities | States they will defend constitutional rights, demand fiscal responsibility, and support Northwest Ohio's economy in Washington. | Campaign website — derekmerrin.com Accessed October 22, 2026 |
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Legislative record
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