Derek Scott Merrin (born January 4, 1986) is an American politician who previously served as the state representative for the 42nd District of the Ohio House of Representatives. He was the Republican nominee for Ohio's 9th congressional district in 2024, where he was narrowly defeated by incumbent Marcy Kaptur. Merrin is the Republican nominee in Ohio's 9th district in the 2026 election, facing a rematch with Kaptur.
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- Marcy KapturDemocraticIncumbent
Quick facts
- Party
- Republican
- Age on election day
- 40 years
- Current office
- Ohio state representative · Ohio State House district 42
- Congress, general elections
- 0 won of 1