Real Estate Investor | Served 8 years in Ohio House | Former Mayor of Waterville | Running for Congress to Represent OH-09 🇺🇸

Monclova, Ohio
I strongly support vote to override the Governor’s veto of HB 68. House Republicans have the necessary votes to override in the House. We should do it at our first session in January. We must protect minors from permanent, life-altering surgeries & defend women’s sports.
BREAKING: Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine vetoes bill that would ban transgender health care for minors, athletes in women’s sports cleveland.com/news/2023/12/o…
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🚨Today, I filed HB 703 to create the Ohio Bitcoin Reserve within the state treasury! Provides state treasurer authority & flexibility to invest in #Bitcoin This legislation creates the framework for Ohio’s state government to harness the power of Bitcoin to strengthen our state finances. As the US dollar undergoes devaluation, #Bitcoin provides a vehicle to supplement our state's portfolio and preserve public funds from losing value.
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🚨 ALERT: Ohio House VOTED to Override Governor’s Veto of HB 68. Protecting our Youth. Defending Women’s Sports! 💪
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Thank you NW OH! I am honored to be the Republican nominee and will work tirelessly to ensure you have the representation you deserve in Congress. 🇺🇸 #OH09
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I’m honored to have President Trump’s endorsement! Together, we will defeat Biden/Kaptur! Let’s Make America Great Again!! 🇺🇸 #OH09
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It’s official. The override of the Governor’s Veto of HB 68 is 100% complete w/ Senate vote today! Children will be protected against permanent, life-altering surgeries & women’s sports safeguarded! 💯
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Our team is working to ensure every vote is properly counted so an accurate tally can be determined. There are thousands of provisional ballots left to be counted & absentee ballots still to be delivered. We are beyond grateful to every supporter as we navigate this process.
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Thank you @realDonaldTrump! I look forward to working with you after we both win next week! Let’s Save America! 🇺🇸
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Many fought hard to protect innocent life and defend parental rights. Although we did not defeat Issue 1, we must continue to be the voice for the voiceless. House Republicans will look at all available avenues to defend the unborn moving forward. We will not give up.
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VOTE TODAY - Polls open until 7:30 pm. I am the only Trump endorsed candidate in the race. We need your help to defeat Biden/Kaptur in November 🇺🇸
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A sad day in America as Biden/Democrats have weaponized the justice system to persecute a political opponent. Democrats will stop at nothing to keep President Trump from taking back the White House. The opportunity for a fair trial is one of the hallmarks of our Democracy; however the outcome was predetermined. I firmly believe the American people will see through this sham trial in November and Justice will ultimately prevail. We The People stand with Donald Trump!
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Our #MerrinforCongress Crew working to Save America! 🇺🇸 #OH09
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Marcy Kaptur refuses to stand up for Ohio values of hard work and personal responsibility - her voting record on Biden’s student loan bailout is the latest example. Northwest Ohioans that work hard everyday are not responsible for paying off others student loan bills. Period!
Aide to Rep. Marcy Kaptur boasts of receiving Biden student loan bailout — which his boss opposed trib.al/dAZNNUY
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I’m officially running for Congress in Ohio’s 9th District — and this time, we’re going to FINISH THE MISSION. I’ll fight for the America First agenda, strengthen the border, cut taxes, protect our freedoms — and give Northwest Ohio the bold, conservative leadership it deserves.
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Stand in Line. Hold the Line. Vote to Save America!! 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸
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I have accepted the Toledo Blade's (@toledonews) invitation to debate Marcy Kaptur on October 17. I look forward to an energetic exchange of policy priorities and leadership strategies. Will you be there, Marcy?
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Vote NO on Issue 1 🗳️
Since he became Governor, @MikeDeWine has never felt so strongly about a state issue until Issue 1. He's warning how it's too extreme for Ohio, even for those who are pro-choice. Hear what he has to say to @fox8news:
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Proud to join Vice President @JDVance tonight in Lima at the @ohiogop dinner! The sold-out crowd was so excited to welcome our own VP back home to the Buckeye State and show our appreciation! 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸
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Let’s win this today! Our nation needs #SpeakerJordan 🇺🇸
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Thank you @JRMajewski for your support! Together, we will defeat @RepMarcyKaptur and flip #OH09 Red. 🇺🇸
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I'm running for Congress to defeat Marcy Kaptur and fight for the American values that will make Northwest Ohio more prosperous! I'm a proven conservative, and I'm taking the fight to the Washington establishment. Join me at derekmerrin.com 🇺🇸
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Waterville, Ohio - Let’s lower the cost of living, secure our borders, and retire the political class that put themselves ahead the American people. #OH09
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We must Protect Our Constitution. Cast your ballot early & Vote YES on Issue 1! 🇺🇸
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I have called and congratulated Marcy Kaptur for winning two more years in Congress. I want to thank each and every person who supported our campaign. We ran a strong race and I’m proud of the effort we made for NW Ohio. For more, watch my thank you video:
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It’s an honor to receive the endorsement from @TTuberville - a true patriot who has been critical in fighting for President Trump’s America First agenda! 🇺🇸 🇺🇸
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A big THANK YOU to the @yrnational and @OhioYRs for joining us to knock thousands of doors this weekend to flip #OH09 Red, send @berniemoreno to the US Senate, and help @JoshWilliamsOH return to OH House!
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It’s Election Day. Let’s Protect our Constitution and vote YES on Issue 1 🗳️ @VoteYesOhio @ProtectWomenOH
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Watch as I cross the border from Mexico where @realDonaldTrump’s wall needs to be finished. Kaptur and Biden are doing everything they can to stop building the wall. Join with me and I'll fight to secure our border! #OH09
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.@JDVance won the #VP Debate hands down. 🇺🇸 #TrumpVance2024
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I’m honored to have the support of Speaker @MikeJohnson. We will expand the Republican majority with NW Ohio delivering a mandate to uphold the Constitution, Balance the Budget, Secure our Border, Protect the US Dollar from further devaluation & enact congressional term-limits. Let’s take back America 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸
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Incredible turnout to help us flip #OH09 to uplift NW Ohio and save America 🇺🇸 🇺🇸
Thrilled that @AFPAction is in the fight for @DerekMerrin to flip #OH09!
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The cost of living has skyrocketed in Northwest Ohio due to the fiscal insanity and failed leadership in Washington. As your next Congressman, I will fight relentlessly for pro-growth policies to help get these costs down. #OH09
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Our movement is growing. Republicans are fired up to retire @MarcyKaptur and flip #OH09 red! Grateful for the support from @NRCC and Chairman @RepHudsonNC.
THIS. IS. OFFENSE. 💪 NRCC IE reserves $45.7M in ads to remind voters of the border, crime, and inflation crises extreme House Democrats caused. Extreme House Democrats don’t stand a chance in November.
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Congratulations to Ohio’s own @JDVance1! Here’s to a Trump/Vance victory in November!!!
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I will bring the fresh leadership Northwest Ohio needs to secure our border.
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Working families deserve better than @Marcy_Kaptur's reckless economic policies that are driving ⬆️ prices on essentials like groceries & life saving prescription drugs. Check out my new 📺 ad about how I'll fight to cut taxes, bring back good jobs & lower prescription drugs prices. #OH09
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Take a moment to listen to this story. We must protect parental rights! Vote NO on Issue 1. 🗳️
Issue 1 will effectively strip away parental rights — making it easier for abusers trying to cover up their horrific crimes. PWO Press Secretary @Amy_Natoce explains the very real consequences Issue 1 could impose on women and children in Ohio:
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It's been more than a week since I accepted the Toledo Blade's (@toledonews) invitation to debate @Marcy_Kaptur on October 17. Marcy has still not accepted. What's holding you back from joining me to discuss policies to help bring #jobs back to Northwest Ohioans, Marcy?
I have accepted the Toledo Blade's (@toledonews) invitation to debate Marcy Kaptur on October 17. I look forward to an energetic exchange of policy priorities and leadership strategies. Will you be there, Marcy?
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Honored to join my Republican colleagues to make it harder for our Constitution to be hijacked by special interests!
Today I reintroduced the Ohio Constitution Protection Amendment, along with 35 cosponsors, to require a 60% vote margin to amend Ohio’s governing document. It’s good policy & it’s time to get it done.
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Marcy Kaptur has turned her back on the hard-working men & women of NW Ohio. I will fight to bring back the thousands of high-paying jobs that NW Ohio has lost under Marcy Kaptur's leadership. Check out our new ad:
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Our #MerrinforCongress Crew is making 💪 door to door push this weekend! 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸
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Vote NO on Issue 1 🗳️
The safety of women & pre-born children and parental rights are on the ballot this November. We can protect women, preborn children, and parental rights, BUT ONLY IF YOU VOTE NO ON ISSUE 1! #VoteNoOn1 #ProLifeOhio #prowoman #prolife #VoteNov7
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The team enjoyed the Walleye Festival & Parade in Port Clinton today! Our message is clear: Secure the border, lower the cost of living, and send the political class packing. Join us for a stronger America! 🇺🇸 #OH09
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America must stand with @Israel, and show the world that Israel and the Jewish people are not alone. We cannot abandon our strongest ally in the Middle East as it faces direct acts of terrorism from Iran and their proxies. Pray for Israel! 🙏
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It was an honor to be joined by Speaker @MikeJohnson & @boblatta this weekend to flip #OH09 Red, Secure the House GOP Majority, so we can partner with @realDonaldTrump to Save America 🇺🇸
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Honored to be endorsed by the Toledo Police Patrolman's Association & the Toledo Police Command Officers' Association. I stand w our law enforcement officers who put their lives on the line every day for the safety & security of everyone in our community. derekmerrin.com/merrin-sweep…
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We had a great tele-rally tonight with @realdonaldtrump to get NW Ohio fired up to vote and defeat Marcy Kaptur! I look forward to victory and working with President Trump to make lives better across OH’s 9th district! #OH09
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Saturday #MerrinforCongress door knocking crew in Anthony Wayne! #OH09
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Traveling today in Fremont & Sandusky Co talking with voters. The sentiment throughout the district is strong - change is needed & as your congressman I’ll bring the new leadership NW Ohio deserves.#OH09
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Vote NO on Issue 1 this November!
🚨 NEW AD: Meet Martin Haskell, the infamous abortionist who "routinely" performed unsafe, elective late term abortions in Ohio. Issue 1 would give monsters like Haskell the constitutional right to bring back this barbaric practice. Vote NO on Issue 1. protectwomenohio.com/issue1/
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Northwest Ohio's comeback starts with more high-paying jobs - and I'm going to fight to bring them back home. Check out my new TV ad:
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.@MikeJohnson knows #OH09 is flipping Red with @yrnational @OhioYRs strong 💪 support! Let’s send shockwaves and save America 🇺🇸
Join us in Ohio this weekend to flip the 9th District and the US Senate! Join us on the ground or on the phones. We need your help to get Derek Merrin and Bernie Moreno Elected. For more info contact us at ohioyr@gmail.com! #YRsRun
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Big Win for OH House Republicans 💯
A Franklin County judge on Friday stripped Speaker Jason Stephens of his control of the House GOP campaign fund. bit.ly/47cQsXX
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The voters of Northwest Ohio have an opportunity to put us on a new path forward. @DanConston and the team at @CLFSuperPAC knows what it takes to win, and they are dedicated to flipping #OH09 red and growing our majority in the House. Thank you for the support! Let’s get to work!
Today, CLF's Trailblazers Fund announced the first round of endorsements of the 2024 cycle! These 20 candidates have what it takes to compete in tough races and help us grow the House Majority this fall. Meet the candidates here! ⤵️ congressionalleadershipfund.…
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I will stand for all Northwest Ohioans and fight to secure our border to protect our hard-working families. Check out my new TV ad:
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Great to join @GOPLucas this morning to encourage NW Ohioans to vote early for the conservative voices that we need in Lucas County & DC. Go vote and tell your friends, family, and neighbors to bank their votes for all the great GOP leaders on the ballot!
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He is Risen! The tomb is empty. #HappyEasterSunday
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Big 2nd Amendment win!🇺🇸 Constitutional Carry passed the Ohio House delivering a major victory for Ohioans. I’m proud to have been a cosponsor for every year I’ve served in the General Assembly! This is a GREAT win for our constitutional rights.🇺🇸🙌🏻 #NeverGiveUp
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A true honor to welcome @VP & @JimRenacci to NW Ohio w/ @Mark_Wagoner @OhioRepGavarone. #MAGA #Renacci4Senate
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Today I had the opportunity to attend @ohioaviation event & visit @TOLAirport listening about the support they desperately need. Toledo has lost too many airlines & flight options - pressing issues that have been ignored for far too long. As your Representative in #OH09, I will be a fierce advocate for our communities & fight to bolster support for our regional airports.
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We must continue lowering taxes in Ohio. @JonHusted is 100% correct that tax revenue from the marijuana tax should contribute to reducing taxes for working families!
I accept the voters' verdict that recreational marijuana is now legal in Ohio. I understand that, for various reasons, people want legal, regulated methods to buy it. For instance, an assurance that it's not laced with fentanyl or associated with criminal activity. However, I don’t believe that people want to be overwhelmed by smoke in public places like restaurants or parks. I also don’t believe that they want it sold on every street corner or convenience store or excessive advertising that targets children. We must also bear in mind that impaired driving jeopardizes all of our safety. Therefore, we have a responsibility to establish some policy guardrails to prevent this new experiment from getting out of hand. Also, it's essential to recognize that even though recreational marijuana is legal, many jobs will still require workers to pass a drug test. The smart thing to do with the tax revenue generated by it should contribute to tax relief for working families. Let's make sure Ohio does this as responsibly as possible.
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Great night at @ErieOHGOP Lincoln Day Dinner! As I continue to meet folks across #OH09, one thing is clear: we need leaders in Congress who will put our country ahead of their own interests. I will always put NW Ohio and the American people first!
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Yuma, AZ - This week, I traveled to our open southern border for myself. Biden/Kaptur’s open border policy includes REFUSING to finish the WALL with already taxpayer-funded materials sitting a couple hundred feet from the border! I will fight to finish the wall, secure our border & put Americans first. Take a look:
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The idea Ohio should rush to hike the marijuana tax is the wrong approach. The focus should be on steering the revenue into the GRF & lowering the state income tax with the new revenue. Attempts to raise the tax and siphon off more capital from the private sector to expand government without lowering other taxes is a non-starter.
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💯 Let’s bring back Chief Wahoo!
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It was an honor to have @tomemmer in Toledo this week. With his support, we’re heading towards victory this November! #OH09
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Big win for our Constitution today! By a 6-3 vote, the Supreme Court struck down the Chevron doctrine. Elected officials are in charge of making law, not federal bureaucrats and agencies. 🇺🇸
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Big win for women’s sports!! 💯
🚨BREAKING: In a 5-4 decision, SCOTUS has struck down the Biden-Harris administration's rewrite of Title IX, which would have allowed men in women’s sports, bathrooms, locker rooms, dorms, and compelled speech. HUGE win. Onward!
Community note
The Supreme Court did not strike down the Title IX revisions. It only left in place an injunction preventing enforcement until an appeals court can hear the case.supremecourt.gov/opinions/23pdf
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Tide is shifting in Lucas County! Folks are fed up with illegal immigration, cost of living price hikes, and the same political class that has held back Lucas County from reaching its full potential. A change is coming on November 5th! @GopLucas #LincolnDayDinner
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Ohio House Republicans will fight for an income tax cut this budget cycle because hard-working Ohioans deserve to keep what they earn.⁦⁦@OHRGOPCaucus⁩ ⁦@ohiogop⁩ ⁦@OhioSenateGOP@nfib_oh⁩ ⁦@OhioChamber⁩ ⁦⁦@Forbesforbes.com/sites/patrickglea…
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I am grateful to hear that President Trump is safe. His strength and courage are what our country needs moving forward.
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It was great having @MikeJohnson in Toledo last week to help flip #OH09 Red
NEW: @MikeJohnson tells us who some of his favorite House candidates are Two are @DerekMerrin in #OH09 and @nancyforalaska in #AKAL washingtonreporter.news/edit…
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I’m praying for President Trump, his family, and everyone at the Pennsylvania rally.
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Our small businesses deserve our support – not threats of criminal prosecution, because they can't micromanage whether people are 5 or 6 feet apart from each other. @HouseholderOH does an excellent job defending small businesses and highlighting the unfair targeting.
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America is the greatest country on Earth! It was an honor to speak at the Sandusky/Seneca County Lincoln Day Dinner joining @Riley_Gaines_ , @clickforohio, @BillReineke, and so many American patriots 🇺🇸 #OH09
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. @RepMarcyKaptur got tired waiting for a chairmanship for 42 years
WATCH: #OH09’s @RepMarcyKaptur is fully asleep while @RepJeffries is ranting 😂
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Merrin for Congress & @GopLucas joined @ohiogop Statewide Call to Action today. Our door knocking crew is working toward big victories in November to save America! 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 #OH09
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From Campaign Trail in Toledo - Let’s Flip #OH09 Red!! 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸
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THANK YOU to all of our campaign supporters in NW Ohio as we work towards victory this November. Join our team at derekmerrin.com! #MerrinforCongress 🇺🇸
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We did it! A big thank you to @A_Ciaccia @OhioPharmacists @BurkeForOhio @SteveHuffmanOH. A free-market solution to help increase patient access & lower the cost of epinephrine auto-injectors cost.
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We will protect our oil refineries and #jobs in NW Ohio! Appreciate @tomemmer, @electfrench & @moran4congress coming to #OH09 to defeat Marcy Kaptur’s liberal, anti-American energy agenda!
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Thank you!! 🇺🇸🗽
Derek Merrin believes in making a Stronger America. Protect Freedom PAC is proud to endorse @DerekMerrin in his campaign for OH-09!
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Great to chat with @CarleyShimkus on @FoxFriendsFirst this morning about the great momentum we have going into Election Day. I look forward to winning and working for the people of Northwest Ohio #OH09
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🚨 ALERT: SB 83 is alive & well. Passed committee & has 50+ votes for floor! 🎓
BREAKING: Ohio SB 83, the bill overhauling higher ed. system, is likely dead. "It doesn't have the votes," Speaker Jason Stephens said. @WEWS @OhioCapJournal @WCPO PREV REPORTING: news5cleveland.com/news/poli…
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It's disappointing that @Marcy_Kaptur turned down the Toledo Blade (@Toledonews) sponsored debate and turned her back on the people of NW OH who won’t get a respectful exchange of ideas prior to Election Day. #OH09
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🚨Campaign Update - Meeting Conservatives in Sandusky & Erie Counties today - Let’s Take Back NW Ohio!! #OH09
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I will always remain open to debating @marcykaptur and exposing her extreme policies because Ohio voters deserve better than the status quo. #OH09 sanduskyregister.com/news/54…
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Our #MerrinforCongress crew enjoyed being in the Fremont & Woodville parades this weekend! #OH09 #SanduskyCounty
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Today our team is taking our message of lowering the cost of living, strong borders, and standing up to the political class door to door in Erie County! 🇺🇸
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Northwest Ohio deserves better! #TermLimitsNow
Vulnerable House Dem under fire for introducing only 5 bills that became law in 41 years: ‘Hasn’t done squat' trib.al/ipkCeLo
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It was great talking with Perrysburg residents today going d2d. Message is clear: We need a secure border, lower the cost of living, and take on the political class of Washington. #TeamMerrin #OH09
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We had an awesome time meeting with folks in Northwood Sunday night! The message is clear from voters: lower the cost of living, secure the border, take on the political class of Washington. That’s what I will do! 🇺🇸
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