In the most recent Ohio 9th congressional district poll (DCCC Targeting Team, Sep 22 - 23, 2026, n=481 LV), Merrin (R) and Kaptur (D) are tied at 48%.
Data is synced continuously from the New York Times, which aggregates surveys from major pollsters. The table shows individual pollster results. The map uses the same 2026 non-partisan polling average and candidate-selection method as the homepage maps.
At a glance
- Polls tracked
- 3
- Pollsters
- 3
- Field dates
- Apr 16, 2026 – Sep 23, 2026
- Stages
- General election (2), Primary (1)
- Most recent poll
- Sep 23, 2026
All polls
| Pollster | Partisan | Field dates | Stage | Sample | Results | Margin | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DCCC Targeting Team | Dem | Sep 22 - 23, 2026 | General election | n=481 LV | Merrin (R): 48% Kaptur (D): 48% | TIE | link |
| McLaughlin & Associates | Rep | Apr 18 - 20, 2026 | General election | n=400 LV | Merrin (R): 47% Kaptur (D): 43% Don't know: 7% | R+4% | link |
| J.L. Partners | Apr 11 - 16, 2026 | Primary | n=600 LV | Don't know: 40% Merrin (R): 33% Williams (Josh) (R): 14% | +19% | link |
3 of 3 polls shown, most recent first. Every number is a single pollster's reported result — no polling average is calculated here. Partisan shows the source’s party flag; a blank means no partisan affiliation is marked.