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Derek Merrin OppScore Rating: +4.18

Derek Merrin (Republican, Ohio district 9), candidate for U.S. House, holds an OppScore of +4.18. OppScore scores politicians from -5.00 to +5.00 against a stated values framework, including a fixed life-at-conception position applied equally to every party.

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Derek Merrin is a Republican real estate investor and former Ohio state representative from Monclova Township seeking the U.S. House seat in Ohio's 9th district. He entered politics young as Waterville mayor and built an eight-year legislative record focused on tax cuts, school choice, and election security measures. Merrin campaigns on an America First agenda in his rematch against incumbent Democrat Marcy Kaptur.

Derek Merrin rating summary

• Party: Republican
• Running For: U.S. House
• State: Ohio
• District: 9
• OppScore: +4.18 on a -5.00 to +5.00 scale
• Score basis: Partial record, documented on 14 of 44 scored questions

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