Marcia Carolyn Kaptur is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for Ohio's 9th congressional district since 1983. Her district stretches across northwestern Ohio along the southern shore of Lake Erie and includes parts of Toledo and surrounding communities. She is a member of the Democratic Party.

100 votes
13 days until Election Day
Tuesday, November 3, 2026 — every House seat and about a third of the Senate are on the ballot.
Born
1946-06-17, Toledo
Education
University of Wisconsin–Madison, University of Michigan, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, St. Ursula Academy of Toledo, University of Manchester
Prior Occupations
politician, urban planner
Positions Held
urban planner, director, assistant director, United States representative
Country
United States
Chamber
House
Party
Democrat
State
Ohio
Status
Current member
In office since
1983
What this person's job actually involves
Committees