Ohio Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur got another term in Congress, outmaneuvering President Trump-backed Republican Derek Merrin.
Kaptur, the longest-serving woman in U.S. House history, held her ground in a race the AP hesitated to call.
But was it a legitimate win? Mail-in votes are in question for her district.
The certified results showed her win was just outside the recount trigger zone.
Now she prepares to return to Washington. But she’ll be in for a surprise.
The reign of the Democrats are over.
Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D) wins re-election in Trump-friendly OH09, @NBCNews projects. She defeats Derek Merrin (R). Dem hold. pic.twitter.com/mSbsaaqUKN
— Sahil Kapur (@sahilkapur) November 20, 2024
AP reports:
Democratic U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur won another term in the U.S. House on Wednesday, after defeating a Republican state lawmaker endorsed by President-elect Donald Trump.
Her victory in northwest Ohio over fourth-term state Rep. Derek Merrin allows Kaptur to continue her streak as the longest-serving woman in House history. The outcome emerged from final results certified by the Lucas County Board of Elections in Toledo.
The Associated Press had previously said the race was too early to call, despite Kaptur declaring victory just before 2 a.m. the morning