Derek Merrin
Derek Merrin (born March 10, 1986) is the state representative for the 47th District of the Ohio House of Representatives. He is a Republican. The district comprises portions of Fulton County and Lucas County.
Derek Merrin | |
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Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 47th District | |
Assumed office August 2, 2016 | |
Preceded by | Barbara Sears |
Personal details | |
Born | Smithtown, New York | March 10, 1986
Political party | Republican |
Alma mater | University of Toledo (B.A.) Bowling Green State University (M.A.) |
Life and career
Merrin was born in Smithtown, New York and moved to Waterville, Ohio with his family when he was thirteen years old.[1] He is a graduate of Monclova Christian Academy. Politically aspirated at a very early age, Merrin was elected to the Waterville City Council at the age of nineteen.[2] Two years later, he was elected Mayor. Along with his time in public office, Merrin also previously worked for Ohio Auditor Dave Yost and also has a small business flipping houses.[3]
Merrin graduated from the University of Toledo with a Bachelor's of Arts, and subsequently Bowling Green State University with a Master's in Arts. In 2012 he was named 'Thirty Conservatives Under Thirty' by Red Alert Politics.[4]
Ohio House of Representatives
With Representative Barbara Sears term-limited in 2016, Merrin entered the race to succeed her.[5] He would go on to win a three-way primary against Republicans Vicki Donovan-Lyle and Kevin Haddad with over 45% of the vote. A Republican leaning district, Merrin nonetheless would have faced Democrat Lauri Cooper in the 2016 general election.[6]
Merrin received the opportunity to enter office early when Sears resigned from the seat to take a position in the administration of Ohio Governor John Kasich.[7] As the winner of the Republican primary, Ohio House Republicans led by Speaker of the House Cliff Rosenberger appointed Merrin to serve the remainder of Sears' term.[8] He was sworn into office on August 2, 2016.[9]
References
- "3 running for Sears' seat in Ohio House". Toledo Blade. 2016-11-03. Archived from the original on 2016-07-29. Retrieved 2016-08-04.
- "Derek Merrin announces candidacy for OH47". Toledo Tea Party. 2015-10-25. Archived from the original on 2016-08-14. Retrieved 2016-08-04.
- "Ohio House Speaker meets with Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump". Twinsburg Bulletin. 2016-08-03. Archived from the original on 2016-08-04. Retrieved 2016-08-04.
- "Gavarone, Merrin to be sworn in as Ohio representatives". Toledo Blade. 2016-07-04. Archived from the original on 2016-08-15. Retrieved 2016-08-04.
- "3 in GOP vying for 3rd District". Toledo Blade. 2016-07-10. Archived from the original on 2016-08-15. Retrieved 2016-08-04.
- "3 seek GOP nod in Ohio's 47th House district". Toledo Blade. 2016-02-10. Archived from the original on 2016-10-17. Retrieved 2016-08-04.
- "Merrin nominated to succeed Rep. Sears". Toledo Blade. 2016-03-16. Archived from the original on 2016-08-15. Retrieved 2016-08-04.
- "Ohio Rep. Sears to join Kasich administration". Toledo Blade. 2016-06-08. Archived from the original on 2016-07-27. Retrieved 2016-08-04.
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2018-12-11. Retrieved 2018-12-10.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
External links
- Ohio State Representative Derek Merrin official site
Political offices | ||
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Preceded by Barbara Sears |
Ohio House of Representatives, 47th District 2016–present |
Incumbent |