Longest-Serving Woman in Congress Says She’s Not Stopping Anytime Soon

2 Ohio Republicans launch bids to unseat Kaptur - Overpasses For America

Two Ohio Republicans announced campaigns on Monday to challenge Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur from her battleground district seat, setting up a crowded primary in a race Republicans are targeting. Former state Rep. Derek Merrin is seeking a rematch after winning the GOP nomination in the Toledo-area district but narrowly losing to Kaptur in 2024. State Rep. Josh Williams, the first Black majority whip in the Ohio legislature, also launched his ca…

Republican Derek Merrin launches bid for rematch against Rep. Marcy Kaptur

A potential rematch for Ohio's hotly contested 9th Congressional District could be in the works for 2026. That’s after Republican Derek Merrin announced Monday that he will try again to

Longest-serving woman in Congress says she’s not stopping anytime soon

Aging Democratic lawmakers have faced escalating calls to step aside and make way for a new generation of leaders since last year’s stinging election losses. But the uncomfortable conversations about the party’s old guard have largely sidestepped Ohio Rep. Marcy Kaptur, who turned 79 last week and is the longest-serving woman in the history of Congress. A populist from the heartland with working-class roots, Kaptur first came to the House in 198…

Derek Merrin sets out once again to unseat Kaptur

Former state Rep. Derek Merrin is setting out to “finish the mission.” The Monclova Township resident announced Monday his plans to run again for the seat ...

Merrin launches new campaign for Ohio’s U.S. 9th District

TOLEDO — A former area state representative and U.S. congressional candidate has decided to take another shot at the seat he narrowly lost last year.