Kaptur beats Merrin in Ohio House rematch

Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) has won a 23rd term representing Ohio's 9th Congressional District after defeating Republican Derek Merrin. According to Decision Desk HQ and the Associated Press, Kaptur secured the victory with 52.7% of the vote compared to Merrin's 47.3%, with 97% of ballots counted. This win extends Kaptur's record as the longest-serving woman in congressional history, ensuring her continued representation of northwestern Ohio for another two-year term following a tough rematch campaign.