Republican candidate Derrick Merrin, a former Ohio lawmaker, is getting a second chance at toppling America’s longest-serving member of Congress: Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur.
The race is of national significance because Republicans only narrowly control the House of Representatives; gaining a coveted Democrat-held seat could improve the GOP’s ability to advance the agenda of President Donald Trump.
“I’m honored by the support we received from Conservatives across Northwest Ohio,” Merrin said in a May 5 news release reacting to his win.
“Northwest Ohio is ready for fresh new leadership. That’s why we are going to defeat Marcy Kaptur this November….
Ohio GOP Voters Pick Former State Lawmaker for Rematch Against Democratic Rep. Kaptur
