Marcy Kaptur (D)
- Raised
- $5.9M
- Spent
- $5.7M
- Cash on hand
- $698K
Campaign reports through Oct. 14, 2026.
Outside spending, general election
Primary and other: $434 for, $0 against.
Ohio’s 9th District
Through Oct. 30, 2026, outside groups have reported $20,505,327 in independent spending in this race: $20,311,137 for the general election and $194,191 in the primaries. The biggest spender in the general election so far is CLF, at $6.0M.
On the November ballot: Marcy Kaptur (D) and Derek Merrin (R).
- General election$20.3M
- Primaries$194K
- Late reports$14.8M
- Last 14 days$7.5M
New since the Oct. 31 update
No new outside spending reported.
Results · live from 6 p.m. ET on Nov. 3
On the ballot: Marcy Kaptur (D), Derek Merrin (R). Vote counts and the call will show here on election night, updated every minute.
Results and race calls from civicAPI (opens in a new tab), from state election offices. Outside money from FEC filings.
Money on each side · OH-09 general election
Derek Merrin (R)
$12.1M 60%
$3.5M supporting Derek Merrin and $8.7M attacking Marcy Kaptur
Marcy Kaptur (D)
$8.2M 40%
$2.7M supporting Marcy Kaptur and $5.5M attacking Derek Merrin
A candidate’s total adds money spent supporting them to money spent attacking their opponent.
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On the November ballot · campaign money and outside spending around each
- Outside spending for
- Outside spending against
Derek Merrin (R)
- Raised
- $2.2M
- Spent
- $1.8M
- Cash on hand
- $449K
Campaign reports through Oct. 14, 2026.
Outside spending, general election
Primary and other: $40K for, $65K against.
November ballot as listed by this source (opens in a new tab) on Oct. 14, 2026. Party letters: D Democrat, R Republican, I independent, L Libertarian, G Green.
Not on the November ballot · lost a primary, withdrew or didn’t run, with the money spent around them
Josh Williams (R)
- Raised
- $975K
- Spent
- $966K
- Cash on hand
- $9K
Campaign reports through Sept. 30, 2026.
Outside spending, all elections
Madison Sheahan (R)
- Raised
- $272K
- Spent
- $272K
- Cash on hand
- $215
Campaign reports through Sept. 30, 2026.
Outside spending, all elections
Others who filed with the FEC: Alea Nadeem (R), raised $749,818; Wayne Charles Kinsel (R), raised $90,565; Anthony Bruce Campbell (R), raised $34,319.
Every outside spender · 37 groups, general-election money first
| Spender | Spent on | General | Primary | Total | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLFHybrid PAC · $3.1M in late reports | AGAINST Marcy Kaptur (D) | $6.0M | – | $6.0M | Oct. 30, 2026 |
| HMPHybrid PAC · $3.6M in late reports | AGAINST Derek Merrin (R)FOR Marcy Kaptur (D) | $5.5M | – | $5.5M | Oct. 28, 2026 |
| Safety & Affordability PACSuper PAC · $3.3M in late reports | FOR Derek Merrin (R)AGAINST Marcy Kaptur (D) | $3.3M | – | $3.3M | Oct. 26, 2026 |
| Club for Growth ActionSuper PAC · $844K in late reports | AGAINST Marcy Kaptur (D)FOR Derek Merrin (R) | $844K | – | $844K | Oct. 1, 2026 |
| No Going Back PACSuper PAC · $800K in late reports | FOR Derek Merrin (R)AGAINST Marcy Kaptur (D) | $800K | – | $800K | Oct. 27, 2026 |
| Americans for Prosperity ActionHybrid PAC · $784K in late reports | FOR Derek Merrin (R)AGAINST Marcy Kaptur (D) | $784K | – | $784K | Oct. 29, 2026 |
| New American Jobs FundSuper PAC · $649K in late reports | FOR Marcy Kaptur (D) | $649K | – | $649K | Oct. 30, 2026 |
| American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees P E O P L EPAC | FOR Marcy Kaptur (D) | $585K | – | $585K | Sept. 9, 2026 |
| AB PACHybrid PAC · $366K in late reports | FOR Marcy Kaptur (D) | $366K | – | $366K | Oct. 22, 2026 |
| Edw Action FundHybrid PAC · $347K in late reports | AGAINST Derek Merrin (R) | $347K | – | $347K | Oct. 23, 2026 |
| Cffe PACHybrid PAC · $330K in late reports | FOR Marcy Kaptur (D) | $330K | – | $330K | Oct. 25, 2026 |
| Progressive Turnout ProjectHybrid PAC · $273K in late reports | FOR Marcy Kaptur (D) | $327K | – | $327K | Oct. 29, 2026 |
| America PACSuper PAC · $168K in late reports | AGAINST Marcy Kaptur (D)FOR Derek Merrin (R) | $168K | – | $168K | Oct. 26, 2026 |
| American Principles Project PACSuper PAC · $92K in late reports | AGAINST Marcy Kaptur (D) | $92K | – | $92K | Oct. 28, 2026 |
| American Liberty FoundationHybrid PAC · $51K in late reports | FOR Derek Merrin (R) | $51K | – | $51K | Oct. 27, 2026 |
| MAGAHybrid PAC · $40K in late reports | AGAINST Marcy Kaptur (D) | $40K | – | $40K | Oct. 8, 2026 |
| Make America Great Again ActionSuper PAC · $25K in late reports | FOR Derek Merrin (R) | $25K | – | $25K | Oct. 27, 2026 |
| Community Change VotersSuper PAC · $25K in late reports | FOR Marcy Kaptur (D) | $25K | – | $25K | Oct. 27, 2026 |
| Building TogetherHybrid PAC · $19K in late reports | FOR Marcy Kaptur (D)AGAINST Derek Merrin (R) | $19K | – | $19K | Oct. 29, 2026 |
| NRA Victory FundSuper PAC · $12K in late reports | FOR Derek Merrin (R) | $12K | – | $12K | Oct. 27, 2026 |
| Club for Growth PACPAC · $4K in late reports | FOR Derek Merrin (R) | $9K | $3K | $11K | Sept. 24, 2026 |
| Neighbor Voices PACSuper PAC · $5K in late reports | FOR Marcy Kaptur (D) | $5K | – | $5K | Oct. 29, 2026 |
| Always WinningHybrid PAC · $5K in late reports | FOR Derek Merrin (R) | $5K | – | $5K | Oct. 28, 2026 |
| Thomas Paine SocietyOutside spender (not a PAC) | FOR Marcy Kaptur (D) | $4K | – | $4K | Aug. 23, 2026 |
| Ohio Citizen ActionOutside spender (not a PAC) · $1K in late reports | FOR Marcy Kaptur (D) | $2K | – | $2K | Oct. 2, 2026 |
| Field Team 6Super PAC | FOR Marcy Kaptur (D) | $2K | – | $2K | Sept. 30, 2026 |
| Stand Up for OhioOutside spender (not a PAC) · $380 in late reports | FOR Marcy Kaptur (D)AGAINST Derek Merrin (R) | $380 | – | $380 | Oct. 28, 2026 |
| Indigo PACSuper PAC | FOR Marcy Kaptur (D) | $268 | – | $268 | Oct. 6, 2025 |
| LCV Victory FundSuper PAC · $208 in late reportsEnergy & climate | FOR Marcy Kaptur (D) | $208 | – | $208 | Sept. 28, 2026 |
| Givegreen United ActionSuper PAC | FOR Marcy Kaptur (D) | $58 | $311 | $369 | May 15, 2026 |
| American Resolve PACSuper PAC | AGAINST Derek Merrin (R)FOR Madison Sheahan (R) | – | $100K | $100K | May 4, 2026 |
| American Dream Ohio PACSuper PAC | FOR Josh Williams (R) | – | $45K | $45K | March 24, 2026 |
| Honoring American Law Enforcement PACSuper PAC | FOR Derek Merrin (R) | – | $25K | $25K | April 29, 2026 |
| Law Enforcement for a Safer America PACSuper PAC | FOR Derek Merrin (R) | – | $12K | $12K | April 29, 2026 |
| Americans United for ValuesSuper PAC | FOR Madison Sheahan (R)AGAINST Derek Merrin (R) | – | $9K | $9K | May 5, 2026 |
| The People United PACSuper PAC | FOR Marcy Kaptur (D) | – | $113 | $113 | Jan. 16, 2026 |
| Sierra Club Independent ActionSuper PACEnergy & climate | FOR Marcy Kaptur (D) | – | $10 | $10 | April 7, 2026 |
Latest filings · newest 30
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| Date | Spender | For or against | Election | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct. 30, 2026Late | New American Jobs FundEstimate: canvassing services | FOR Marcy Kaptur (D) | General | $81,250 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 30, 2026Late | CLFMedia placement | AGAINST Marcy Kaptur (D) | General | $50,588 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 29, 2026Late | Progressive Turnout ProjectField organizing | FOR Marcy Kaptur (D) | General | $177,842 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 29, 2026Late | New American Jobs FundCanvassing services | FOR Marcy Kaptur (D) | General | $113,750 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 29, 2026Late | Building TogetherEstimated cost for text messaging | FOR Marcy Kaptur (D) | General | $9,521 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 29, 2026Late | Building TogetherEstimated cost for text messaging | AGAINST Derek Merrin (R) | General | $9,521 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 29, 2026Late | Americans for Prosperity ActionMailer postage | AGAINST Marcy Kaptur (D) | General | $6,232 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 29, 2026Late | Americans for Prosperity ActionMailer postage | FOR Derek Merrin (R) | General | $6,232 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 29, 2026Late | Neighbor Voices PACCanvassing via text - supporting marcy kaptur | FOR Marcy Kaptur (D) | General | $540 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 29, 2026Late | Neighbor Voices PACCanvassing via text - supporting marcy kaptur | FOR Marcy Kaptur (D) | General | $444 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 28, 2026Late | HMPDigital advertising - estimate | AGAINST Derek Merrin (R) | General | $236,850 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 28, 2026Late | HMPDigital advertising - estimate | FOR Marcy Kaptur (D) | General | $18,150 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 28, 2026Late | Always WinningCanvassing | FOR Derek Merrin (R) | General | $3,875 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 28, 2026Late | American Principles Project PACDigital advertising | AGAINST Marcy Kaptur (D) | General | $2,108 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 28, 2026Late | Stand Up for OhioEstimated cost: estimated employee time: voter guides | FOR Marcy Kaptur (D) | General | $45 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 28, 2026Late | Stand Up for OhioEstimated cost: facebook ads voter guide | FOR Marcy Kaptur (D) | General | $45 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 27, 2026Late | HMPTelevision advertising - estimate | AGAINST Derek Merrin (R) | General | $627,173 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 27, 2026Late | CLFMedia placement | AGAINST Marcy Kaptur (D) | General | $567,033 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 27, 2026Late | HMPDigital advertising - estimate | AGAINST Derek Merrin (R) | General | $236,850 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 27, 2026Late | CLFDigital placement | AGAINST Marcy Kaptur (D) | General | $205,000 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 27, 2026Late | American Liberty FoundationDirect mail | FOR Derek Merrin (R) | General | $21,256 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 27, 2026Late | HMPDigital advertising - estimate | FOR Marcy Kaptur (D) | General | $18,150 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 27, 2026Late | Make America Great Again ActionText messages | FOR Derek Merrin (R) | General | $12,679 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 27, 2026Late | No Going Back PACText messages | FOR Derek Merrin (R) | General | $10,230 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 27, 2026Late | Community Change VotersMail production & postage | FOR Marcy Kaptur (D) | General | $6,462 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 27, 2026Late | Americans for Prosperity ActionMailer postage | AGAINST Marcy Kaptur (D) | General | $6,232 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 27, 2026Late | Americans for Prosperity ActionMailer postage | FOR Derek Merrin (R) | General | $6,232 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 27, 2026Late | NRA Victory FundSms messaging | FOR Derek Merrin (R) | General | $1,051 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 26, 2026Late | Safety & Affordability PACPlaced media: tv and connected tv | AGAINST Marcy Kaptur (D) | General | $620,280 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
| Oct. 26, 2026Late | Safety & Affordability PACPlaced media: tv and connected tv | FOR Derek Merrin (R) | General | $620,280 (FEC filing) (opens in a new tab) |
About these numbers
- Outside spending is money groups spent on their own ads, mail and canvassing for or against a candidate. Groups can’t coordinate it with campaigns, and it isn’t counted in what campaigns raised or spent.
- Every group that reported independent spending to the FEC is listed, not only the groups on our issue pages. Groups tracked on an issue page carry a tag linking to it.
- Primary, special or general comes from the election the group listed on each expenditure. Seats with a special election this cycle show that money separately. The primary scorecard shows how each group’s primary money did.
- Late reports are 24- and 48-hour filings made since a group’s last regular report. Earlier ones are already counted on that report, so we don’t count them twice.
- Some nonprofits don’t have to name their donors, so this shows who spent the money, not always who gave it.
FEC data as of Oct. 30, 2026. Campaign figures cover the full 2026 cycle. Current member: Rep. Marcy Kaptur. How this works.