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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Derek Merrin is a Republican member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing District 47. Merrin was first appointed to the chamber on July 13, 2016, by the House Republican Caucus to replace Barbara Sears (R), who resigned in June 2016. He was sworn in to the chamber on August 2, 2016. Merrin is running for re-election in the primary on May 8, 2018. The general election will take place on November 6, 2018.

Education

  • Certified, Public Performance Measurement, Rutgers University, 2012-2014
  • MPA, International Relations, Bowling Green State University, 2008-2009
  • BA, University of Toledo, 2005-2008

Professional Experience

  • Certified, Public Performance Measurement, Rutgers University, 2012-2014
  • MPA, International Relations, Bowling Green State University, 2008-2009
  • BA, University of Toledo, 2005-2008
  • Owner, Merrin Property Holdings, Limited Liability Company, 2015-present
  • Realtor, Key Realty, Limited, 2013-2017
  • Regional Liason, Ohio State Auditor's Office, 2014-2015
  • Senior Performance Analyst, Ohio State Auditor's Office, 2012-2013

Political Experience

  • Certified, Public Performance Measurement, Rutgers University, 2012-2014
  • MPA, International Relations, Bowling Green State University, 2008-2009
  • BA, University of Toledo, 2005-2008
  • Owner, Merrin Property Holdings, Limited Liability Company, 2015-present
  • Realtor, Key Realty, Limited, 2013-2017
  • Regional Liason, Ohio State Auditor's Office, 2014-2015
  • Senior Performance Analyst, Ohio State Auditor's Office, 2012-2013
  • Representative, Ohio State House of Representatives, District 47, 2016-present
  • Candidate, Ohio State House of Representatives, District 47, 2016, 2018, 2020
  • Appointed by the House Republican Caucus, Representative, Ohio State House of Representatives, District 47, July 13, 2016
  • Mayor, City of Waterville, 2008-2011
  • Member, Waterville City Council, 2006-2007

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Aging and Long Term Care Committee, Ohio State House of Representatives

Former Member, Agriculture and Rural Development Committee, Ohio State House of Representatives

Former Member, Federalism and Interstate Relations Committee, Ohio State House of Representatives

Former Member, Health Committee, Ohio State House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees

Chair, Health

Member, Insurance

Member, Ways and Means

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • Certified, Public Performance Measurement, Rutgers University, 2012-2014
  • MPA, International Relations, Bowling Green State University, 2008-2009
  • BA, University of Toledo, 2005-2008
  • Owner, Merrin Property Holdings, Limited Liability Company, 2015-present
  • Realtor, Key Realty, Limited, 2013-2017
  • Regional Liason, Ohio State Auditor's Office, 2014-2015
  • Senior Performance Analyst, Ohio State Auditor's Office, 2012-2013
  • Representative, Ohio State House of Representatives, District 47, 2016-present
  • Candidate, Ohio State House of Representatives, District 47, 2016, 2018, 2020
  • Appointed by the House Republican Caucus, Representative, Ohio State House of Representatives, District 47, July 13, 2016
  • Mayor, City of Waterville, 2008-2011
  • Member, Waterville City Council, 2006-2007
  • Founder, Fallen Timbers Republican Club, present
  • Member, Fulton County Republican Club, present
  • Member, Monclova Road Baptist Church, present
  • Member, National Rifle Association (NRA), present
  • Member, Ohio Retirement Study Council, present
  • Member, Central Committee, Lucas County Republican Party, 2006-2014

Other Info

— Awards:

  • Top 30 "Most Influential Conservatives under 30" in nation by Red Alert Politics
  • Abraham Lincoln Public Official of Year by Lucas County GOP Clubs