Marcy Kaptur
U.S. House · OH-9 · Democrats · since 2025
alsoCandidate for U.S. House · OH-9
Biography
Overview
Marcy Kaptur is a Democratic U.S. Representative from Ohio's 9th congressional district since 1983, making her the longest-serving woman in congressional history. Born in Toledo in 1946, she holds degrees in history and urban planning. Before her election to Congress, she worked as an urban planner in Toledo and served as a domestic policy advisor in the Carter administration.
Career
Kaptur introduced and championed the legislation that established the National World War II Memorial, which President Clinton signed into law. She led Democratic opposition to NAFTA and other free trade agreements, opposed the 2008 bank bailout, and introduced the Glass-Steagall restoration bill. She is co-chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus and has been a vocal advocate for Ukrainian military aid. In 2018, she became the longest-serving woman in the House; in 2023, the longest-serving woman in Congress overall.
Prior political experience
Kaptur was first elected in 1982 with 58% of the vote, defeating incumbent Republican Ed Weber in a surprising upset. She won reelection in 1984 with 55% and dominated elections from 1986-2008, frequently winning with 74% or more. Her margins narrowed in the 2010s as the district became more competitive; she won 59% in 2010 and 56% in 2012. Her 2020 victory was 63%, but in 2022, facing a redrawn district that favored Trump, she won 56.6%. In 2024, she won reelection by less than one percentage point (48.3% to 47.6%)—the first time in her career she failed to secure a majority.
Biographical material adapted from the Wikipedia article (retrieved April 29, 2026), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Ideology
Liberal–Conservative (DW-NOMINATE dim 1)
Secondary axis (DW-NOMINATE dim 2)(?)
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| Term | Seat | Term dates | Termination | Predecessor | Successor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22nd | U.S. House OH-9 | 2025–present | In progress | Marcy Kaptur | — |
| 21st | U.S. House OH-9 | 2023–2025 | Term ended | Marcy Kaptur | Marcy Kaptur |
| 20th | U.S. House OH-9 | 2021–2023 | Term ended | Marcy Kaptur | Marcy Kaptur |
| 19th | U.S. House OH-9 | 2019–2021 | Term ended | Marcy Kaptur | Marcy Kaptur |
| 18th | U.S. House OH-9 | 2017–2019 | Term ended | Marcy Kaptur | Marcy Kaptur |
| 17th | U.S. House OH-9 | 2015–2017 | Term ended | Marcy Kaptur | Marcy Kaptur |
| 16th | U.S. House OH-9 | 2013–2015 | Term ended | Marcy Kaptur | Marcy Kaptur |
| 15th | U.S. House OH-9 | 2011–2013 | Term ended | Marcy Kaptur | Marcy Kaptur |
| 14th | U.S. House OH-9 | 2009–2011 | Term ended | Marcy Kaptur | Marcy Kaptur |
| 13th | U.S. House OH-9 | 2007–2009 | Term ended | Marcy Kaptur | Marcy Kaptur |
| 12th | U.S. House OH-9 | 2005–2007 | Term ended | Marcy Kaptur | Marcy Kaptur |
| 11th | U.S. House OH-9 | 2003–2005 | Term ended | Marcy Kaptur | Marcy Kaptur |
| 10th | U.S. House OH-9 | 2001–2003 | Term ended | Marcy Kaptur | Marcy Kaptur |
| 9th | U.S. House OH-9 | 1999–2001 | Term ended | Marcy Kaptur | Marcy Kaptur |
| 8th | U.S. House OH-9 | 1997–1999 | Term ended | Marcy Kaptur | Marcy Kaptur |
| 7th | U.S. House OH-9 | 1995–1997 | Term ended | Marcy Kaptur | Marcy Kaptur |
| 6th | U.S. House OH-9 | 1993–1995 | Term ended | Marcy Kaptur | Marcy Kaptur |
| 5th | U.S. House OH-9 | 1991–1993 | Term ended | Marcy Kaptur | Marcy Kaptur |
| 4th | U.S. House OH-9 | 1989–1991 | Term ended | Marcy Kaptur | Marcy Kaptur |
| 3rd | U.S. House OH-9 | 1987–1989 | Term ended | Marcy Kaptur | Marcy Kaptur |
| 2nd | U.S. House OH-9 | 1985–1987 | Term ended | Marcy Kaptur | Marcy Kaptur |
| 1st | U.S. House OH-9 | 1983–1985 | Term ended | — | Marcy Kaptur |
Committee assignments
- Energy and Water Development and Related AgenciesHouseRanking Member· 2025–present
- DefenseHouse· 2025–present
- House· 2025–present
- Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related AgenciesHouse· 2025–present
- House· 2025–present
Current term legislation
Bills sponsored this term7
- H.R. 8219
BLOCK PUTIN Act
Apr 9, 2026INTRODUCED - H.R. 6198
Rear Admiral Alene Duerk Ship Renaming Act of 2025
Nov 20, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 5819
Balancing Incentives Act of 2025
Oct 24, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 4230
the Appropriations Compliance and Training Act
Jun 27, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 3594
Gold Star Spouses Health Care Enhancement Act
May 23, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 2502
Law Enforcement Training for Mental Health Crisis Response Act of 2025
Mar 31, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 1073
Great Lakes Gateways Network Act of 2025
Feb 6, 2025INTRODUCED
Bills cosponsored this term10
- H.R. 8433
To require the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense to jointly submit a report on efforts by the Government of the Russian Federation to persecute, suppress, discriminate, or otherwise violate the religious freedoms of Ukraine and temporarily occupied territories of Ukraine, to require the President to impose all applicable sanctions with respect to foreign persons certified to have engaged in such efforts, and for other purposes.
Apr 22, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8222
End Russian Oil Windfalls Act
Apr 9, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8193
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 189 East Main Street in Xenia, Ohio, as the "Gilman 'Gil' Whitney Post Office Building".
Apr 2, 2026REPORTED - H.R. 7973
Momnibus Act
Mar 18, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7852
No Getting Rich in Congress Act
Mar 5, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7645
Ceasefire Compliance Act of 2026
Feb 23, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7531
Healthy Families Act
Feb 12, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7506
Decreasing Russian Oil Profits Act of 2026
Feb 11, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7481
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
Feb 11, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7492
Michigan-Canada Partnership Act
Feb 11, 2026IN_COMMITTEE
Elections
| Year | Seat | Result | Vote share | Field |
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| — | — | Pending | — | — |