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Derek Merrin

Republican · OH House - District 9 SUPPORTS DATA CENTERS
Outside AI PAC Money: $0
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Position on Hyperscale Data Centers

During his time as a state representative, Derek Merrin voted in favor of data center tax breaks that provided significant state incentives to developers. While his campaigns have received contributions from PACs tied to regional energy and data center interests, he has recently declined to answer press questions clarifying his current stance on AI infrastructure expansion.

Verified Quotes & Evidence

"Derek Merrin, the Republican nominee and former state representative... voted for Ohio's data center tax breaks when he was an Ohio state representative in 2017."
Date: 2026-08-10
→ Source: Ohio Capital Journal
"Merrin... did not respond to the Ohio Capital Journal's questions for this story. Merrin received a $1,000 political donation from the American Electric Power Ohio Committee for Responsible Government in 2021... and a $500 political donation from Windstream Holdings' PAC in 2022."
Date: 2026
→ Source: Ohio Capital Journal