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Ohio's 9th Congressional District (OH-9)
Ohio's 9th Congressional District is represented by Marcy Kaptur (D), in office since 1983. One of 15 House seats in Ohio; on the ballot November 3, 2026 like every House seat.
Data as of September 21, 2026. Boundaries from the U.S. Census Bureau (119th Congress).
Quick Answer
- Representative
- Marcy Kaptur (D) — since 1983
- Term Ends
- January 3, 2027 — 99 days
- Next Election
- November 3, 2026 — rated Toss-up
- Ohio Primary
- May 5, 2026
- Senators
- Bernie Moreno (R), Jon Husted (R)
- Land Area
- 2,589 sq mi
Who Represents OH-9?
Democratic · in office since 1983 · 43 yrs in Congress · term ends January 3, 2027
Committees: Appropriations Committee, Budget Committee
Voting record this session: cast 295 of 314 roll calls (93.9% participation), with the Democratic majority on 93.5% of party-divided votes. Full record →
Ohio's two senators, who represent the whole state including this district: Bernie Moreno R and Jon Husted R.
Map of OH-9
Ohio's 9th Congressional District within Ohio. Current boundaries — the lines used to elect the 119th Congress.
OH-9 in the 2026 Election
Every House seat is on the ballot on November 3, 2026, OH-9 included. Ohio held its primary on May 5, 2026. Sabato's Crystal Ball (Sept. 10, 2026) rates the race Toss-up, a Democratic-held seat.
Districts Bordering OH-9
Computed from the shared boundaries in the Census geometry. 1 in Ohio and 1 across the state line.
- OH-5 — Robert Latta R
- MI-5 — Tim Walberg R
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the representative for Ohio's 9th Congressional District?
Marcy Kaptur (Democratic) represents OH-9 as of September 21, 2026. In office since 1983; current term ends January 3, 2027.
When is the next election for OH-9?
November 3, 2026 — every House seat is up every two years. Ohio's primary was May 5, 2026. Sabato's Crystal Ball (Sept. 10, 2026) rates the race Toss-up.
How many congressional districts does Ohio have?
15, under the 2020 census apportionment in effect until 2033. OH-9 is the 9th of them. See the full Ohio delegation at congresscountdown.com/states/ohio.
Who are the senators for OH-9?
Senators represent the whole state, so OH-9's senators are Ohio's: Bernie Moreno (R) and Jon Husted (R).
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