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Marcy
Kaptur

Democratic incumbent Marcy Kaptur has represented Ohio's 9th Congressional District since 1983 and serves on the House Appropriations Committee.

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Opponents Derek Merrin R+ 2 more Compare race →

Background

Marcy Kaptur has represented Ohio's 9th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives since 1983, making her one of the longest-serving members of Congress. 117 She is a native of Toledo, Ohio, where she still lives in the house she grew up in, and serves as Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development. 1

Before entering Congress, Kaptur worked as a city and regional planner for approximately 15 years in Toledo and Chicago, and served as a domestic policy adviser to President Jimmy Carter. 1 She earned a bachelor's degree in history from the University of Wisconsin in 1968 and a master's degree in urban planning from the University of Michigan; she was pursuing doctoral studies at MIT in 1981, though her official biography does not indicate she completed a doctorate. 1

Kaptur is a Democrat and is running as the incumbent candidate in Ohio's 9th District in the November 2026 general election. 1617 Her campaign emphasizes support for organized labor, manufacturing workers, and opposition to corporate interests in Northwest Ohio. 181920

At a glance

Party
Democratic · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 9, Ohio
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative, Ohio's 9th Congressional District
Website
marcykaptur.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Timeline

  1. Oct 10
    news
    NPR reports OH-09 rated a toss-up by Cook Political Report amid highly competitive race

    NPR characterized the race between Kaptur and Merrin as highly competitive, noting Cook Political Report rated it a toss-up. NPR also noted that Trump won the redrawn district in 2024 while Kaptur was simultaneously reelected.

    On the ground in Ohio's 9th District: The battleground ... · Oct 10, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 8
    endorsement
    Human Rights Campaign refuses to endorse Kaptur, citing her transgender issues messaging

    HRC President Kelley Robinson announced the organization would not support Kaptur at this time, citing her campaign messaging and positions on transgender issues. This marked a break from HRC's support for Kaptur in previous campaigns.

    HRC Refuses to Endorse Marcy Kaptur and Amy Acton - Metro Weekly · Oct 8, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 6
    news
    Kaptur votes early on first day of in-person early voting in Lucas County

    Kaptur cast an early ballot on the first day of in-person early voting in Lucas County. She told Spectrum News that cost of living was the key concern driving voters to the polls.

    Kaptur votes early, says cost of living is driving Ohioans to the polls · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Oct 5
    news
    Kaptur welcomes $4.2B DOE loan for nuclear upgrades including Ohio's Davis-Besse plant

    Kaptur welcomed a Department of Energy loan of up to $4.2 billion to Vistra for upgrades at three nuclear plants, including Davis-Besse in Oak Harbor, Ohio, expected to add 80 MW of capacity and extend operations by 25 years.

    Kaptur Announces Additional Federal Funds for Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Plant in Oak Harbor · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Oct 2
    endorsement
    Americans for Prosperity Action endorses Republican challenger Derek Merrin over Kaptur

    Americans for Prosperity Action endorsed Merrin in the OH-09 race, according to reporting by The Center Square.

    Taxes, gas prices key in Ohio congressional race · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. Sep 29
    poll
    DCCC internal poll shows Kaptur and Merrin tied at 48%–48% in OH-09

    A DCCC-commissioned poll of 481 likely district voters (conducted Sept. 22–23) showed Kaptur and Merrin deadlocked at 48%–48%, with 4% undecided and a margin of error of ±4.5 points.

    DCCC Polling Memo: OH-09 is a Dead Heat - DCCC · Sep 29, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  7. Sep 28
    filing
    Kaptur and colleagues introduce Regional Great Lakes Partnership Act

    Kaptur and colleagues introduced legislation to designate the Great Lakes Commission as a regional partner in NOAA's Regional Ocean Partnerships Program.

    Kaptur, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral ... · Sep 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  8. Sep 24
    filing
    Kaptur and Rep. Mullin introduce Sunlight on SuperPACs Act requiring donor disclosures in campaign ads

    Kaptur and Rep. Kevin Mullin introduced the Sunlight on SuperPACs Act, which would require Super PAC-funded federal campaign ads to disclose the group's three largest donors of $5,000 or more.

    Kaptur, Mullin Introduce the Sunlight on SuperPACs Act to ... · Sep 24, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  9. Sep 16
    news
    Kaptur announces House passage of 2026 Water Resources Development Act with NW Ohio projects

    Kaptur announced the House passed the 2026 Water Resources Development Act 415–9, which she said included projects for Northwest Ohio. The bill was then pending in the Senate.

    Kaptur Secures Wins for Northwest Ohio in House Passed ... · Sep 16, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Population Connection organization
    Listed in a compiled 2026 endorsement list. No individual date given. en.wikipedia.org
  • United Auto Workers (UAW) union
    Listed in a 2026 voter-guide endorsement roundup. No individual endorsement date given. ivoterguide.com
  • Elect Democratic Women organization
    Listed in a compiled 2026 endorsement list. No individual date given. en.wikipedia.org
  • J Street PAC organization
    Listed in a compiled 2026 endorsement list. No individual date given. en.wikipedia.org
  • Joint Action Committee for Political Affairs organization
    Listed in a compiled 2026 endorsement list. No individual date given. en.wikipedia.org
  • Planned Parenthood Action Fund organization
    Listed in a compiled 2026 endorsement list. No individual date given. en.wikipedia.org
  • Sierra Club Independent Action organization
    Listed in an iVoterGuide roundup. No individual date given. ivoterguide.com
  • Humane Society Legislative Fund organization
    Listed in an iVoterGuide roundup. No individual date given. ivoterguide.com
  • Ohio Nurses Association organization
    Listed in an iVoterGuide roundup. No individual date given. ivoterguide.com
  • UAW Region 2B union
    Listed in an iVoterGuide roundup. No individual date given. ivoterguide.com
  • Ohio Conference of Teamsters union
    Listed among Kaptur's 2026 endorsers in a compiled election-endorsement list. No dated primary announcement found. en.wikipedia.org
  • Feminist Majority organization
    Listed in an iVoterGuide roundup. No individual date given. ivoterguide.com
  • End Citizens United organization
    Listed in a compiled 2026 endorsement list. No individual date given. en.wikipedia.org
  • Jewish Democratic Council of America organization
    Listed in a compiled 2026 endorsement list. No individual date given. en.wikipedia.org
  • League of Conservation Voters Action Fund organization
    Listed in a compiled 2026 endorsement list. No individual date given. en.wikipedia.org
  • Ohio AFL-CIO union
    Listed among 2026 general-election endorsements; page updated October 6, 2026. No separate announcement date given. ohioaflcio.org · Oct 6, 2026
  • MoveOn organization
    MoveOn endorsed Kaptur for reelection in OH-09. Candidate page dated September 21, 2026. front.moveon.org · Sep 21, 2026
  • American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) union
    AFGE announced its Ohio congressional endorsements on April 28, 2026. afge.org · Apr 28, 2026

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$4.30M
Spent
$1.26M
Cash on hand
$3.49M

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H2OH09031(opens in a new tab)

Sources 21

  1. [1] On the ground in Ohio's 9th District: The battleground ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 10, 2026
  2. [2] HRC Refuses to Endorse Marcy Kaptur and Amy Acton - Metro Weekly(opens in a new tab) Oct 8, 2026
  3. [3] 2026 Endorsements — Ohio AFL-CIO(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  4. [4] Kaptur votes early, says cost of living is driving Ohioans to the polls(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  5. [5] Press Releases(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  6. [6] Kaptur Announces Additional Federal Funds for Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Plant in Oak Harbor(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
  7. [7] Taxes, gas prices key in Ohio congressional race(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
  8. [8] DCCC Polling Memo: OH-09 is a Dead Heat - DCCC(opens in a new tab) Sep 29, 2026
  9. [9] Kaptur, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
  10. [10] Marcy Kaptur at Odds With Both Sides Over Trans Issues(opens in a new tab) Sep 28, 2026
  11. [11] Kaptur, Mullin Introduce the Sunlight on SuperPACs Act to ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 24, 2026
  12. [12] Marcy Kaptur : MoveOn: People-Powered Progress(opens in a new tab) Sep 21, 2026
  13. [13] Kaptur Secures Wins for Northwest Ohio in House Passed ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 16, 2026
  14. [14] Voter Guide Profile for OH U.S. Rep., Dist. 9 candidate - Marcy Kaptur(opens in a new tab) Sep 2, 2026
  15. [15] Kaptur Hosts Hearing on The Department of Energy’s Role in Addressing Climate Change(opens in a new tab) May 29, 2026
  16. [16] Kaptur Testifies Before House Subcommittee on Elections on ...(opens in a new tab) May 28, 2026
  17. [17] AFGE Endorses 7 Congressional Candidates from Ohio Ahead of ...(opens in a new tab) Apr 28, 2026
  18. [18] Kaptur and James Reintroduce Bipartisan IMPROVE Safety ...(opens in a new tab) Jan 7, 2026
  19. [19] Ranking Member Marcy Kaptur Statement at the Full Committee Markup of the 2026 Energy and Water Development Funding Bill(opens in a new tab) Jul 17, 2025
  20. [20] 2026 United States House of Representatives elections in Ohio(opens in a new tab) Jan 16, 2025
  21. [21] Health Care | Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur - House.gov(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2023
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