Derek Merrin (R)
Derek Merrin (R), a 2026 candidate in Ohio’s 9th District, has $8.2M raised or spent on their behalf this cycle: $2.2M raised by the campaign, $2.4M in party coordinated spending and $3.5M from outside groups supporting Derek Merrin.
- Campaign raised$2.2M
- Campaign spent$1.8M
- Cash on hand$449K
- Outside money for$3.5M
- Outside money against$5.5M
Campaign reports through Oct. 14, 2026. Outside spending from FEC filings through Oct. 30, 2026.
Where the money comes from · 2026 cycle
Includes campaign reports through Oct. 14, 2026, party reports through Oct. 14, 2026 and outside spending through Oct. 30, 2026. Outside groups also spent $5.5M against Derek Merrin (6 groups), which isn’t counted here.
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| Source | Amount |
|---|---|
| Campaign fundraising through Oct. 14, 2026 | $2,217,821 |
| Joint fundraising transfers | $818,770 |
| Individuals, over $200 | $678,697 |
| The candidate’s own money | $310,000 |
| PACs and other committees | $275,200 |
| Individuals, $200 or less | $125,298 |
| Party committees | $5,000 |
| Other receipts | $4,856 |
| Party coordinated spending through Oct. 14, 2026 | $2,447,949 |
| NRCC | $2,447,949 |
| Outside groups supporting through Oct. 30, 2026 | $3,537,223 |
| Safety & Affordability PAC INC. | $2,226,530 |
| No Going Back PAC INC. | $531,851 |
| Americans for Prosperity Action, INC. (AFP Action) Dba CVA Action and Dba Libre Action | $442,606 |
| Club for Growth Action | $137,386 |
| America PAC | $57,355 |
| 7 other groups | $141,496 |
| Total | $8,202,993 |
Campaign fundraising is what the candidate’s committees report receiving, before spending. Party coordinated spending is money a party spends in cooperation with the campaign, within limits set by law. Outside groups supporting the candidate report independent expenditures and can’t coordinate with the campaign. How this works
Outside groups spending for and against Derek Merrin · 18 lines, every election this cycle
| Group | For or against | General | Primary and other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HMP Hybrid PAC | AGAINST | $5,120,584 | $0 | $5,120,584 |
| Safety & Affordability PAC Super PAC | FOR | $2,226,530 | $0 | $2,226,530 |
| No Going Back PAC Super PAC | FOR | $531,851 | $0 | $531,851 |
| Americans for Prosperity Action Hybrid PAC | FOR | $442,606 | $0 | $442,606 |
| Edw Action Fund Hybrid PAC | AGAINST | $347,351 | $0 | $347,351 |
| Club for Growth Action Super PAC | FOR | $137,386 | $0 | $137,386 |
| American Resolve PAC Super PAC | AGAINST | $0 | $60,000 | $60,000 |
| America PAC Super PAC | FOR | $57,355 | $0 | $57,355 |
| American Liberty Foundation Hybrid PAC | FOR | $51,040 | $0 | $51,040 |
| Make America Great Again Action Super PAC | FOR | $25,393 | $0 | $25,393 |
| Honoring American Law Enforcement PAC Super PAC | FOR | $0 | $25,000 | $25,000 |
| NRA Victory Fund Super PAC | FOR | $12,119 | $0 | $12,119 |
| Law Enforcement for a Safer America PAC Super PAC | FOR | $0 | $12,000 | $12,000 |
| Club for Growth PAC PAC | FOR | $8,686 | $2,757 | $11,444 |
| Building Together Hybrid PAC | AGAINST | $9,521 | $0 | $9,521 |
| Always Winning Hybrid PAC | FOR | $4,500 | $0 | $4,500 |
| Americans United for Values Super PAC | AGAINST | $0 | $4,500 | $4,500 |
| Stand Up for Ohio Outside spender (not a PAC) | AGAINST | $185 | $0 | $185 |