Marcy Kaptur wins 23rd term in Congress with victory over Derek Merrin

Representative Marcy Kaptur has won her 23rd term in Congress, defeating Republican challenger Derek Merrin in Ohio's 9th Congressional District. The Associated Press called the race for Kaptur, who secured 52.7% of the vote. Despite redistricting that favored the GOP and a strong challenge from Merrin, the longest-serving female member of Congress successfully defended her Toledo-area seat in a closely watched rematch of their 2024 contest.