U.S. House · Ohio's 9th District

Kathy McKinstry

CandidateIND

Race: U.S. House · Ohio's 9th District
Result: Marcy Kaptur, projected winner
Opponents: Marcy Kaptur (D); Derek Merrin (R)
Research: Basic

Party linenone

No recorded floor votes — not a current legislator in our records.

Said vs. did2 statements · 0 votes

I will fight for a universal healthcare system that ensures every American has access to affordable, high-quality care, reduces costs, and puts people over profits.

Expand public health coverage

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On the ballotU.S. House · 9

2026-11-03

Marcy Kaptur D	incumbent
Derek Merrin R	challenger
Kathy McKinstry IND	challenger

Filed as an independent write-in candidate.

Said vs. did

Each documented position next to the recorded floor votes we map to the same issue. Votes are compared one at a time; no overall stance is inferred from them.

Issue

What they said

How they voted

Expand public health coverageSupports

I will fight for a universal healthcare system that ensures every American has access to affordable, high-quality care, reduces costs, and puts people over profits.

Her campaign website says she will fight for a universal healthcare system.[3]

No recorded floor vote in our key-vote set maps to this issue.

Expand immigration enforcement and deportationsMixed

I will push for the consistent and constitutional enforcement of immigration laws, and I will fight for legislation and oversight that protects due process

Her campaign website calls for consistent, constitutional enforcement of immigration laws together with legislation and oversight protecting due process.[3]

No recorded floor vote in our key-vote set maps to this issue.

Biography

Kathy McKinstry, an independent write-in candidate, lost the November 3, 2026 election for Ohio's 9th Congressional District to Marcy Kaptur. Kathy McKinstry lost to Marcy Kaptur, according to unofficial results reported by NBC News.[1][2]

Basic profile — the most important sourced facts we found.

In their own words

Priorities

Lists a universal healthcare system among her issues.[3]
Lists an affordable homeownership initiative and eliminating property taxes on homeowners among her issues.[3]
Lists full funding of the VA among her issues.[3]

Statements, quoted without a stance

Protect legal access to abortion
“I will fight for legislation and oversight that protect the integrity of the doctor-patient relationship, safeguard medical privacy rights, and limit unnecessary government interference in personal healthcare decisions.”[3]
On her campaign website, under "Abortion & Medical Freedom"
Public funding for school choice (vouchers / charters)
“I will fight for increased and equitable federal investment in public education”[3]
On her campaign website, under education

Campaign moneyNo FEC filing summary matched — state candidates file with their state, not the FEC.

Profile: /people/kathy-mckinstry

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Sources cited in this profile

1.United States House of Representatives elections in Ohio, 2026 · Ballotpedia Reference
2.U.S. House · Ohio's 9th District results 2026 · NBC News News report
3.Issues | Kathy McKinstry Campaign for Congress · McKinstry campaign website · 2026-10-19 Candidate's own words