How tech became the villain of the US midterms Datacenters, AI and distaste for the billionaires developing it has soured Americans on big tech The Guardian - US · Oct 22
Marcy Kaptur: longest-serving congresswoman’s bid for another House term roiled by anti-trans ad Democrat in Congress since 1983 rebuked over ‘dangerous’ campaign ad – will it harm her chances in tight Ohio race? The Guardian - US · Oct 10
Tom Barrett has $2.9M, Gabe Evans $3.9M, David Valadao $3.4M: Inside the huge cash gaps shaping US midterm elections 2026 With the 2026 midterms on the horizon, financial disparities are stark in various competitive U.S. House races. Incumbents frequently enjoy a considerable monetary edge over their challengers within contentious districts. An analysis reveals that numerous Republican lawmakers possess significantly more cash at their disposal than their opponents. Similarly, some Democratic… The Economic Times · Sep 27
Redistricting redraws Ohio's 9th District ahead of 2026 Kaptur-Merrin rematch Incumbent Marcy Kaptur (D), Derek Merrin (R), and Matthew Althaus (L) are running in the general election for Ohio's 9th Congressional District on November 3, 2026. Ballotpedia · Aug 6
Republican ICE Firebrand Madison Sheahan Defeated in Ohio Race Seen as Test of Trump's Influence Madison Sheahan, a former top Immigration and Customs Enforcement official backed by allies of President Donald Trump lost a closely watched Republican congressional primary in Ohio on Tuesday, dealing a setback to one of the GOP's most visible immigration-focused candidates ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Latin Times · May 6
Ohio’s Kaptur set for rematch with Merrin in bid for 23rd House term Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur, the longest-serving woman in congressional history, will face a rematch with Republican Derek Merrin in a battleground northwest Ohio seat that grew a shade redder in redistricting. Merrin emerged as the victor in Tuesday’s five-way GOP primary in the 9th District. The former state representative had… Roll Call · May 6
At the Races: Meet me in the Midwest Welcome to a special edition of At the Races! Throughout the 2026 primary season, watch for these updates from the CQ Roll Call campaign team on what you need to know for election day. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Daniela Altimari and… Roll Call · May 5
Ohio approves new House map that would boost GOP chances in 2026 - Roll Call Ohio’s redistricting commission on Friday approved a new House map that could help Republicans pick up two seats in the 2026 elections. Roll Call · Oct 31, 2025
Longest-serving woman in Congress says she’s not stopping anytime soon - Roll Call Ohio Rep. Marcy Kaptur is a top Republican target as she bids for a 23rd term next year and redistricting could give her a tougher seat. Roll Call · Jun 23, 2025
Republican Derek Merrin Concedes Defeat To Democrat Marcy Kaptur Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur wins Ohio's 9th Congressional District over Republican Derek Merrin in a closely contested election. Merrin concedes graciously. Top News · Nov 22, 2024
Ohio Candidate Derek Merrin Confident In Flipping 9Th District Seat Ohio congressional candidate Derek Merrin aims to unseat long-time Democrat incumbent Marcy Kaptur by aligning with President Trump and focusing on key iss... Top News · Nov 1, 2024
Photos of the week ending November 1, 2024 - Roll Call CQ Roll Call photojournalist Tom Williams spent the week before Election Day covering the tight House and Senate races in Ohio and Michigan. Roll Call · Nov 1, 2024
In northern Ohio, a veteran lawmaker faces a more skeptical landscape - Roll Call Kaptur, 78, has served part of northwest Ohio since 1983. But this veteran lawmaker is now in a fight for her political life and legacy. Roll Call · Oct 28, 2024
Battleground polls tell tales of before and after Biden dropped out - Roll Call A shift in battleground House polls indicates Kamala Harris can reach or exceed Joe Biden’s 2020 performance, Nathan Gonzales writes. Roll Call · Jul 31, 2024
Top News · Mar 19, 2024 Ohio Republicans Face High-Stakes Elections For Critical Seats Ohio's pivotal Republican primaries in Senate and the 9th Congressional District could shape national politics.
Top News · Mar 18, 2024 Trump Endorses Merrin Over Riedel In Ohio Congressional Race Former President Trump endorses Derek Merrin in Ohio congressional race, impacting candidate dynamics and alliances.
Roll Call · Mar 18, 2024 Eight House races to watch in Tuesday’s primaries - Roll Call A vacant House seat in California could be filled Tuesday, while two incumbents in Illinois are on the hot seat.
Ballotpedia · Mar 1, 2023 The top fundraisers in the Ohio House Campaign finance requirements govern how much money candidates may receive from individuals and organizations, how often they must report those contributions, and how much individuals, organizations, and political entities may contribute to campaigns.
The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2023 GOP's intraparty power battle roiling lawmaking in Ohio A battle for political control of the Ohio House has laid bare the risks the Republican Party faces as factions of its legislative supermajority square off more over tactics and the willingness to thwart long held institutional norms than policy
Ballotpedia · Jan 27, 2023 New year, new state legislative leaders Welcome to the Friday, January 27, Brew.
Ballotpedia · Dec 15, 2022 These are the results in the top five most expensive Ohio State House elections General elections for all 99 districts in the Ohio House of Representatives took place on Nov. 8, 2022. Of the 99 districts up for election in 2022, 78 had a general election with more than one candidate.