Merrin Secures GOP Nomination in Ohio’s Battleground 9th District
Former ICE deputy Madison Sheahan lost the Ohio 9th District GOP primary to Derek Merrin, who will run against Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur in November. The seat is a top GOP pickup opportunity after map redraws, but Kaptur holds a cash edge and both parties are expected to invest heavily; Merrin previously came within a point of defeating Kaptur in 2024.