Marcy Kaptur

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Marcy Kaptur

U.S.A.

Party Democrat
Latest Campaign U.S.A. House of Reps
Date of Birth June 17, 1946 (Age: 80)
Overall Community Sentiment: Neutral

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Personal Background

Marcy Kaptur holds a robust educational background, having earned a Bachelor of Arts in history and a Master of Urban Planning. She further pursued doctoral studies in urban planning development finance. Early in her career, Kaptur gained experience as an urban planner and later served as a director of planning and domestic policy advisor, focusing on urban affairs. These roles provided her with a solid foundation in urban development and policy-making.

Political Ideas

Marcy Kaptur's political identity is shaped by a distinctive blend of local advocacy and progressive policy stances, often surprising in their convergence with traditionally opposing factions. Her legislative record reveals a highly localized approach, particularly in her focus on revitalizing industrial regions through targeted investments. Kaptur's commitment to protecting American jobs and opposing unfair trade agreements is paired with an unexpected alignment with environmentalists in her support for an "all of the above" energy policy. This ideological agility is further highlighted by her stance on reproductive rights, where she opposes national abortion bans while advocating for local decision-making, a nuanced position that challenges conventional binaries.

Campaigns
2026: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ACTIVE

Election History

Ohio House of Representatives 9th District

Active

(Incumbent) Competing Candidates: Derek Merrin , Wayne Kinsel

Ohio House of Representatives 9th District Democrat Primary

Unopposed

Win
2024: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Ohio 9th District, U.S.A. House of Representatives

181,098 votes (48.30%)

Win

Position Details

Committee Membership
Appropriations
Budget
2022: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

2022 Ohio's 9th congressional district election

150,655 votes (56.60%)

Win
2020: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Ohio's 9th congressional district, 2020

190,328 votes (63.10%)

Win
2018: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Ohio's 9th congressional district, 2018

157,219 votes (67.80%)

Win
2016: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Ohio's 9th congressional district, 2016

193,966 votes (68.70%)

Win
2014: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Ohio's 9th congressional district, 2014

108,870 votes (67.70%)

Win
2012: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Ohio's 9th congressional district, 2012

217,771 votes (73.10%)

Win
2010: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Ohio's 9th Congressional District House election, 2010

121,819 votes (59.35%)

Win
2008: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Ohio's 9th Congressional District election, 2008

222,054 votes (74.40%)

Win
2006: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Ohio's 9th Congressional District election, 2006

153,880 votes (73.63%)

Win
2004: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Ohio's 9th Congressional District election, 2004

205,149 votes (68.13%)

Win
2002: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Ohio's 9th Congressional District election, 2002

132,236 votes (73.99%)

Win
2000: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

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Ohio's 9th Congressional District election, 2000

168,547 votes (74.80%)

Win
1998: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Ohio House of Representatives 9th District

81.00% of vote

Win
1996: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Ohio House of Representatives 9th District

81.00% of vote

Win
1994: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Ohio House of Representatives 9th District

75.30% of vote

Win
1992: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Ohio House of Representatives 9th District

73.60% of vote

Win
1990: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Ohio House of Representatives 9th District

77.70% of vote

Win
1988: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Ohio House of Representatives 9th District

81.30% of vote

Win
1986: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Ohio House of Representatives 9th District

77.50% of vote

Win
1984: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Ohio House of Representatives 9th District

54.90% of vote

Win
1982: U.S.A. House of Representatives
ELECTED

Election History

Ohio House of Representatives 9th District

57.90% of vote

Win