Derek Merrin

Educational Background
• Attended Owens Community College
• Bachelor’s of Arts degree from University of Toledo
• Master of Public Administration degree from Bowling Green State University

Career
• Elected as state representative for the 47th (2016-2023) and 42nd (2023) Districts of the Ohio House of Representatives and leader of the Ohio House Republican Caucus
• Elected to Waterville City Council at 19 years old (2006-2007); elected mayor two years later (2008-2011)
• Supports addressing high costs of living and national debt, securing the border, keeping social security and medicare benefits secure, and protecting the elderly; does not support a wealth tax to pay for public programs

Personal Information
• Born in Long Island, New York and moved to Waterville, Ohio when he was thirteen
• Lives in Monclova Township, Ohio
• Bengals fan and real estate investor