- See Marcy Kaptur's sponsored bills →Marcy KapturDemocraticIncumbent✓ Verified$5.6M raised
- Derek MerrinRepublican$2.1M raised
Where they stand
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Where they differ: Marcy Kaptur votes yea on the GUARD Act, Cashless Bail Reporting, Keeping Violent Offenders Off Streets, and law enforcement support, but votes nay on Protecting Privacy in Purchases and the Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act 1. She opposes corporate welfare and tax breaks for billionaires and big corporations, aiming to keep American tax dollars in American communities and make data center companies pay their fair share, and she voted yea on Tax Relief for Fraud Victims and Military Construction Appropriations but nay on several appropriations bills 34. Derek Merrin states that he fought to protect Second Amendment rights and increase election integrity as a state representative 2. He also says he fought to cut taxes and eliminate wasteful government spending during his time as a state representative 5.
AI-written comparison of the sourced entries below. Generated Oct 19, 2026.
| Issue | Marcy KapturDemocratic | Derek MerrinRepublican |
|---|---|---|
| Economy & Jobs | Kaptur supports strengthening the economy by creating American jobs, opposing unfair trade agreements, and revitalizing American manufacturing to benefit the middle class. Kaptur votes yea on technology use in regulation, TRIA reauthorization, KIDS Act, and financial exploitation prevention, but nay on Main Street Capital Access and privacy in purchases. | No public position found. |
| Healthcare | Kaptur supports making quality health care more affordable and accessible by taking on insurance companies and Big Pharma, fully funding Medicare and Medicaid, lowering prescription drug prices, and protecting families … Kaptur supports the Affordable Care Act as a responsible reform to ensure access to quality, affordable health care and reduce the deficit. Kaptur votes yea on EARLY Act reauthorization, rural care improvement, and SUPPORT for Patients, but nay on Do No Harm in Medicaid and lowering health care premiums. | No public position found. |
| Immigration | Kaptur supports securing the border through enforcing immigration laws, deporting violent criminals, and providing law enforcement with resources while protecting due process and the rule of law. Kaptur votes nay on Secure America Act, BOWOW Act, and Stop Illegal Entry Act, but yea on Deporting Fraudsters Act, national emergency resolution, and Special Interest Alien Reporting Act. | No public position found. |
| Public Safety & Crime | Kaptur votes yea on GUARD Act, Cashless Bail Reporting, Keeping Violent Offenders Off Streets, and law enforcement support, but nay on Protecting Privacy in Purchases and Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act. | Merrin says he fought to protect Second Amendment rights and increase election integrity as a state representative. |
| Where they differ on Public Safety & Crime: Marcy Kaptur votes yea on the GUARD Act, Cashless Bail Reporting, Keeping Violent Offenders Off Streets, and law enforcement support, but votes nay on Protecting Privacy in Purchases and the Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act 1. Derek Merrin states that he fought to protect Second Amendment rights and increase election integrity as a state representative 2. | ||
| Abortion | No public position found. Check their site ↗ | No public position found. |
| Taxes & Government Spending | Kaptur opposes corporate welfare and tax breaks for billionaires and big corporations, fighting to keep American tax dollars in American communities and make data center companies pay their fair share. Kaptur votes yea on Tax Relief for Fraud Victims and Military Construction Appropriations, but nay on budget resolution, Continuing Appropriations, National Security Appropriations, and Agriculture Appropriations. | Merrin says that as a state representative he fought to cut taxes and eliminate wasteful government spending. |
| Where they differ on Taxes & Government Spending: Marcy Kaptur opposes corporate welfare and tax breaks for billionaires and big corporations, aiming to keep American tax dollars in American communities and ensure data center companies pay their fair share 1. She voted yea on Tax Relief for Fraud Victims and Military Construction Appropriations, but nay on budget resolution, Continuing Appropriations, National Security Appropriations, and Agriculture Appropriations 2. Derek Merrin states that as a state representative he fought to cut taxes and eliminate wasteful government spending 3. | ||
| Energy & Environment | Kaptur supports an all-of-the-above energy approach to modernize the grid, meet growing demand, deliver affordable power, and protect the Great Lakes from environmental threats. Kaptur votes yea on Diesel Emissions Reduction, Northwest Straits Marine Conservation, American Battlefield Protection, and Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Acts, but nay on EPA rule disapproval and HEATS Ac… | No public position found. |
| Foreign Policy & Defense | Kaptur opposes foreign bailouts and endless wars that prioritize Wall Street and foreign governments over American communities. Kaptur votes yea on resolutions to remove US forces from Iran and Lebanon and on naming a VA clinic, but nay on National Defense Authorization, FISA Amendments extension, and other defense appropriations. | No public position found. |