THE 2026 CANDIDATE FILE
Derek Merrin
Candidate for U.S. House · Ohio · District 9
THE PERSON
Background
Derek Merrin’s campaign documents eight years in the Ohio Legislature, including chairing the Ways and Means and Health committees. His earlier public service includes Waterville City Council and mayor, and he earned degrees from Toledo and Bowling Green State.
Education
- University of Toledo · B.A.
- Bowling Green State University · M.P.A.
Background sources checked October 30, 2026.
THE POLICIES
Where they stand
Campaign promises are labeled separately from past actions. These are sourced positions, not endorsements or predictions. No stance is assigned from party affiliation.
Sourced issue positions have not yet been added for this candidate. That is a coverage gap, not a claim that they have no views.
THE ELECTION
Ballot & sources
U.S. House · District 9 · November 3, 2026
Candidate listing checked October 29, 2026.
Wood County Ohio Board of Elections — certified November 3, 2026 general-election candidate list ↗The candidate’s name and party follow the official ballot source. Backgrounds and issue positions are checked separately. A candidate is not an officeholder-elect unless a verified result establishes that status.