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title: "VoteR Connect | Derek Merrin"
url: https://voterpac.org/candidates/derek-merrin
description: "Candidate U.S. House of Representatives Derek Merrin Derek Merrin is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Ohio's 9th Congressional District. He previously served as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives for District 42 from 2023 to 2024, and for District 47 from 2016 to 202…"
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# Derek Merrin

U.S. House of Representatives

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## Derek Merrin

VoteR Endorsed

Republican

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Ohio District 9

U.S. House of Representatives

## About

Derek Merrin is running for election to the U.S. House to represent Ohio's 9th Congressional District. He previously served as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives for District 42 from 2023 to 2024, and for District 47 from 2016 to 2022. Merrin holds a B.A. from the University of Toledo (2008) and a master's of public administration from Bowling Green State University (2009), along with a public performance measurement certificate from Rutgers University-Newark. His professional background includes experience as a business owner, realtor, and state auditor. Before his state representative roles, Merrin also served as a councilman and mayor of the City of Waterville.

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## Get Involved

Visit Website: https://www.derekmerrin.com/

## Connect

Website: https://www.derekmerrin.com/
Email: info@derekmerrin.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/derekmerrinforohio
X (Twitter): https://x.com/DerekMerrin

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## Office Details

Office: U.S. House of Representatives

Jurisdiction: Ohio District 9

Level: federal

Term: 4

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