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Derek Merrin

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Running for U.S. House 2026, Challenger

District 9 Ohio

Republican

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Civil Liberties and Rights
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Now, I'm ready to take the fight to Washington - defending our constitutional rights, demanding fiscal responsibility, and bolstering Northwest Ohio's economy."
Source: www.derekmerrin.com
Education
Issue Position
In the state budget, Merrin spearheaded the requirement for school counselors to receive educational training at construction trades facilities to become knowledgeable about in-demand jobs.
Source: www.derekmerrin.com
Health and Health Care
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Support the America First Agenda Contact Us Thank you for contacting us.
Source: www.derekmerrin.com
He previously served as Chairman of the House Health Committee where he advocated for policies to reduce healthcare costs, promote price transparency, and ensure better patient access through fewer regulations.
Source: www.derekmerrin.com
Higher Education
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In 2020, Merrin successfully sponsored the Anthony Dia Act (760) making it easier for children and spouses of law enforcement and military service members killed in the line of duty to access college tuition waivers.
Source: www.derekmerrin.com
He also won a victory to expand the Forever Buckeye Program (HB 371) to ensure those earning a GED in Ohio had the same access to in-state tuition benefits that other students had when moving back to Ohio.
Source: www.derekmerrin.com
Housing
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-Derek After a five-year push, Merrin pushed through the Affordable Homebuilding & Housing Act, which blocks property tax increases on subdivided lots until the home is built or lot is sold.
Taxes
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He is a strong advocate for lower taxes, simplifying the tax code, and promoting transparency.
Source: www.derekmerrin.com
Merrin successfully repealed the sales tax on prescription eyewear saving taxpayers $45 million annually (HB116) and repealed the Financial Institution Tax on Small Business Investment Companies (HB 592).
Source: www.derekmerrin.com
Additionally, in 2019, Merrin’s Fuel Tax Transparency Act requiring stickers on fuel pumps displaying the state and federal fuel taxes became law through the Transportation Budget (HB 62).
Source: www.derekmerrin.com
He also successfully reduced mortgage lenders’ tax burden (HB 150), believed to be the highest in the nation at the time.
Source: www.derekmerrin.com
He also reformed Ohio’s Board of Revision law (HB 126), which limits the power of local governments to challenge property values to increase property taxes on property owners.
Source: www.derekmerrin.com
Also, he won on a measure to prohibit municipalities from levying income tax on minors’ income (HB 33).
Source: www.derekmerrin.com
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