Federal · Ohio · Republican
Derek Merrin
Republican Candidate for U.S. House, OH-09 (2026).
On the record
- Party
- Republican1
- On the ballot
- U.S. House, Ohio 9th District (2026)1
Where they stand
We haven't read their stated positions yet. When we do, each one will quote their own words and link to where they said it.
Money: U.S. House, Ohio 9th District (2026)
As reported to the Federal Election Commission, through June 30, 2026.1
Raised$1.5M
Spent$1.1M
Cash on hand$531K
Debts$88K
- From individuals $452K
- From PACs and other committees $117K
- From the candidate $310K
- Other (transfers, loans, refunds) $630K
Gifts from people, by size2
Small gifts under $200 against the largest checks. People can give up to $3,500 per election.
- Under $200 11%
- $200–$499 2%
- $500–$999 5%
- $1,000–$1,999 12%
- $2,000 and up 70%
Top PACs and committees giving directly3
| American Revival PAC | $10,000 |
| Glass City PACConnected to Merrin | $6,999 |
| Conservative Opportunity Leadership and Enterprise PACConnected to Cole Combined Committee | $5,000 |
| The Eye of the Tiger Political Action CommitteeConnected to Scalise Leadership Fund | $5,000 |
| First in Freedom PAC | $5,000 |
| Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. PAC (Aka Bread Financial PAC)Connected to Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. | $5,000 |
| MR. Southern Missourian in the House PACConnected to Smith Victory | $5,000 |
| Seal PAC Supporting Electing American Leaders PAC | $5,000 |
| America Reloaded | $5,000 |
| Buckeye Liberty Political Action CommitteeConnected to Buckeye Victory Fund | $5,000 |
| Raptor PACConnected to Pfluger Victory Fund | $5,000 |
| 31 Days PAC | $5,000 |
| Turning Point PAC Inc. | $5,000 |
| Best At Bringing Entrepreneurial Results Never Imagined Or Envisioned PACConnected to Moreno | $5,000 |
| Restoring Our Freedom PACConnected to Taylor | $5,000 |
Outside groups spending in this race4
Groups that spent money about this candidate without working with the campaign.
Spent to help: $1.0M
Spent to oppose: $2.2M
| HMP | $2,118,178 |
| American Resolve PAC Inc. | $77,000 |
| Americans United for Values | $4,500 |
Sources
Every number on this page points here. Each one links to the public record.
- 1FEC candidate record H4OH09169https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H4OH09169/Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 2FEC: contributions to Derek Merrin by size, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/candidate/H4OH09169/?cycle=2026&election_full=false#raisingComputed by the FEC · Retrieved October 15, 2026
- 3FEC: committee contributions to Derek Merrin, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/receipts/?two_year_transaction_period=2026&committee_id=C00863829&contributor_type=committeeBulk file pas226 · Retrieved October 16, 2026
- 4FEC: independent expenditures about Derek Merrin, 2025–26https://www.fec.gov/data/independent-expenditures/?candidate_id=H4OH09169&cycle=202624- and 48-hour notices; amended filings replace the originals · Retrieved October 16, 2026