Marcy Kaptur

In the 2024 House race for OH-9, Marcy Kaptur (D) won with 48.3% of the vote, defeating Derek Merrin (R) who received 47.6%. A third candidate also appeared on the ballot. The 0.6-point margin made this one of the more competitive races of the cycle.

As the incumbent, Marcy Kaptur benefited from name recognition, established constituent services, and the roughly 2-3 point advantage that sitting members typically enjoy. The 2024 presidential election drove higher voter turnout, which can help or hurt down-ballot candidates depending on the top of the ticket. Given the narrow margin, this seat is likely to remain competitive and attract heavy investment in the next cycle.

In the 2022 House race for OH-9, Marcy Kaptur (D) defeated J.R. Majewski (R) 56.6% to 43.4%. Marcy Kaptur received 150,655 votes compared to 115,362 for J.R. Majewski, a comfortable 13.3-point margin indicating a moderately safe district.

As the incumbent, Marcy Kaptur benefited from name recognition, established constituent services, and the roughly 2-3 point advantage that sitting members typically enjoy. As a Democrat, Marcy Kaptur won despite the historical midterm penalty against the president's party (Democrat Biden was in office).

In the 2020 House race for OH-9, Marcy Kaptur (D) won with 63.1% of the vote, defeating Robert M. Weber (R) who received 36.9%. A third candidate also appeared on the ballot. Marcy Kaptur's 26.2-point advantage over the runner-up confirmed a comfortable win.

This was an open-seat race. Open seats typically attract stronger candidates and heavier spending from both parties. The 2020 presidential election drove higher voter turnout, which can help or hurt down-ballot candidates depending on the top of the ticket. The wide margin suggests this district is firmly in the Democrat column for the foreseeable future.

In the 2018 House race for OH-09, Marcy Kaptur (D) defeated Steven W. Kraus (R) 67.8% to 32.2%. Marcy Kaptur received 157,219 votes compared to 74,670 for Steven W. Kraus, a dominant 35.6-point margin reflecting a safely partisan district.

As the incumbent, Marcy Kaptur benefited from name recognition, established constituent services, and the roughly 2-3 point advantage that sitting members typically enjoy. As a Democrat, Marcy Kaptur benefited from the historical midterm penalty against the president's party — with a Republican in the White House, the opposition typically gains seats.

In the 2016 House race for OH-09, Marcy Kaptur (D) defeated Donald P. Larson (R) 68.7% to 31.3%. Marcy Kaptur received 193,966 votes compared to 88,427 for Donald P. Larson, a dominant 37.4-point margin reflecting a safely partisan district.

As the incumbent, Marcy Kaptur benefited from name recognition, established constituent services, and the roughly 2-3 point advantage that sitting members typically enjoy. The 2016 presidential election drove higher voter turnout, which can help or hurt down-ballot candidates depending on the top of the ticket.

In the 2014 House race for OH-09, Marcy Kaptur (D) defeated Richard May (R) 67.7% to 32.2%. Marcy Kaptur received 108,870 votes compared to 51,704 for Richard May, a dominant 35.6-point margin reflecting a safely partisan district.

As the incumbent, Marcy Kaptur benefited from name recognition, established constituent services, and the roughly 2-3 point advantage that sitting members typically enjoy. As a Democrat, Marcy Kaptur won despite the historical midterm penalty against the president's party (Democrat Obama was in office).

In the 2012 House race for OH-09, Marcy Kaptur (D) won with 73.0% of the vote, defeating Samuel J. Wurzelbacher (R) who received 23.0%. A third candidate also appeared on the ballot. Marcy Kaptur's 50.0-point advantage over the runner-up confirmed a comfortable win.

This was an open-seat race. Open seats typically attract stronger candidates and heavier spending from both parties. The 2012 presidential election drove higher voter turnout, which can help or hurt down-ballot candidates depending on the top of the ticket.