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U.S. Representative, 9th Congressional District

Derek Merrin

Candidate for U.S. Representative, 9th Congressional District

Republican

Background

Occupation
Real estate investor; former state representative
Lives in
Monclova Township
Campaign website
derekmerrin.com

A former state representative from Lucas County who served eight years in the Ohio House, including as chairman of the Ways and Means Committee. He was mayor of Waterville from 2008 to 2011.

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Documented positions

Taxes & budget

  • Led efforts to cut Ohio's state income tax.

    Home | Derek Merrin

    Campaign website · Derek Merrin for Congress · derekmerrin.com

    “Derek successfully led efforts to cut the state's income tax, reduce regulations, and expand school choice.”
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  • Sponsored repeal of the sales tax on prescription eyewear.

    Home | Derek Merrin

    Campaign website · Derek Merrin for Congress · derekmerrin.com

    “Merrin successfully repealed the sales tax on prescription eyewear”
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Public safety

  • Supported Ohio's permitless concealed carry law.

    The campaign describes this as allowing Ohioans "the constitutional right to carry."

    Home | Derek Merrin

    Campaign website · Derek Merrin for Congress · derekmerrin.com

    “and to allow Ohioans the constitutional right to carry”
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Education

  • Led efforts to expand school choice in Ohio.

    Home | Derek Merrin

    Campaign website · Derek Merrin for Congress · derekmerrin.com

    “led efforts to cut the state's income tax, reduce regulations, and expand school choice”
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Housing

  • Led passage of law delaying property taxes on subdivided lots.

    Home | Derek Merrin

    Campaign website · Derek Merrin for Congress · derekmerrin.com

    “which blocks property tax increases on subdivided lots until the home is built or lot is sold”
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Government & transparency

  • Supported requiring photo ID to vote.

    Home | Derek Merrin

    Campaign website · Derek Merrin for Congress · derekmerrin.com

    “He played key roles in the requirement to show photo-ID to vote”
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Other issues in this race

Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Derek Merrin on them.

  • Economy & jobsNo documented position found.
  • Environment & parksNo documented position found.
  • Health & human servicesNo documented position found.

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