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Marcy Kaptur

Democratic candidate for Ohio's 9th Congressional District

Marcy Kaptur is a longtime congresswoman and former city planner focused on manufacturing jobs, retirement security, veterans and Great Lakes protection.

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DistrictOH-09
OfficeCongress
ElectionNov. 3, 2026

Policy priorities

Where Marcy stands.

Campaign position

Manufacturing and fair trade

  • Supports fair trade, technical training and ending tax incentives for moving American jobs overseas

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Social Security and Medicare

  • Supports preserving Social Security and Medicare benefits for retirees and protecting their earned contributions

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Secure borders and immigration

  • Supports border technology and personnel alongside comprehensive immigration reform and family reunification

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Energy and affordable housing

  • Supports weatherization, renewable energy and housing rehabilitation to reduce household costs

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Abortion and reproductive rights

  • Opposes national abortion bans and supports protecting women’s access to reproductive health care

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Great Lakes and agriculture

  • Supports Great Lakes restoration and helping farmers reduce pollution and protect regional water quality

Record and background

Record & experience.

  1. Since 1983

    Experience

    U.S. representative

    Represents northern Ohio in Congress after first winning election to the House in 1982.

  2. 1996

    Experience

    Author

    Published Women in Congress, a book examining women’s service in the national legislature.

  3. 2004

    Accomplishment

    World War II Memorial

    Helped establish the National World War II Memorial, which opened in Washington in 2004.

  • Experience

    City and regional planner

    Worked in city and regional planning in Toledo and Chicago before entering Congress.

  • Experience

    Domestic policy adviser

    Worked on domestic policy in President Carter’s administration, including urban neighborhood initiatives.

  • Experience

    Energy and Water ranking member

    Leads appropriations subcommittee Democrats overseeing federal energy and water development investments.

  • Experience

    Hungarian Caucus co-chair

    Co-chairs the congressional caucus addressing relations with Hungary and its communities.

  • Experience

    Ukraine Caucus co-chair

    Co-chairs the congressional caucus supporting Ukraine and engagement with Ukrainian communities.

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