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Election results / Ohio

November 3, 2026 · U.S. House

U.S. House · District 9

Ohio · Ottawa County

OH · U.S. House

U.S. House · District 9

Unofficial results

Ottawa County votes · Nov 3, 2026

Derek Merrin
GOPLeads in county
55.1%10,555 votes
Marcy Kaptur
DEMProjected winner
44.9%8,599 votes
Reported vote share19,154 votes

Percentages are for this county. Winner labels refer to the full contest.

Vote counts: Associated Press, via NBC News. Winner projections: NBC News Decision Desk. These returns are not certified.

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County vote totals and leading choice for U.S. House · District 9
CountyLeading choiceVotes for leaderShare
Defiance County Derek Merrin8,92662.0%
Erie County Marcy Kaptur16,36851.5%
Fulton County Derek Merrin10,93463.2%
Henry County Derek Merrin7,26465.6%
Lucas County Marcy Kaptur97,95864.5%
Ottawa County Derek Merrin10,55555.1%
Paulding County Derek Merrin6,22170.3%
Putnam County Derek Merrin12,21980.1%
Williams County Derek Merrin9,00067.2%
Wood County Marcy Kaptur10,69256.4%