Derek Merrin

Derek Merrin
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives
In office
August 2, 2016 – January 3, 2025
Preceded byBarbara Sears
Succeeded byElgin Rogers Jr.
Constituency47th district (2016–2023)
42nd district (2023–2025)
Personal details
BornDerek Scott Merrin
(1986-01-04) January 4, 1986
PartyRepublican
EducationOwens Community College
University of Toledo (BA)
Bowling Green State University (MPA)

Derek Scott Merrin (born January 4, 1986) is an American politician who previously served as the state representative for the 42nd District of the Ohio House of Representatives. He is a Republican. He was the Republican nominee for Ohio's 9th congressional district in 2024, where he was narrowly defeated by incumbent Marcy Kaptur.