Last week, Lucas County Democrats publicly criticized Rep. Marcy Kaptur regarding a campaign ad. The Ohio Democrat touted her vote against transgender ideology in schools. Her own party shared a statement on Facebook calling the language hurtful. We anticipate this kind of damaging advertisement from Derek Merrin and the Republicans.
The Lucas County Democratic Party is calling on Marcy Kaptur to take down her ad touting her vote against “transgender ideology in schools.”
“This is the type of harmful ad we expect from Derek Merrin and the Republicans.” pic.twitter.com/Dh0ZS7vLvD
— Andrew Tobias (@AndrewJTobias) September 22, 2026
The local party leaders said they were disappointed and ashamed by the ad. They claimed Kaptur stooped to the level of her opponent, Derek Merrin. Kaptur stated in the ad that she voted with Republicans to keep the ideology out of schools. She argued that parents know what is best for their kids.
Ohio Republican Party Chairman Alex Triantafilou noticed the statement from the Democrats. He told the Daily Signal that this situation shows the chaos in the other party. Triantafilou stated that Kaptur has held office for four decades. He noted that being rebuked by her own party suggests she needs to leave.
This is a stunning development. I was @HamCoGOP chairman for 15 years and can’t imagine undermining our candidate, who is fighting for their political life just 41 days before an election, especially on something as universally unpopular as boys playing in girls’ sports. It’s one… https://t.co/zkARr9rJtz
— Alex Triantafilou 🇺🇸🐘🇺🇸 (@ChairmanAlex) September 22, 2026
He posted on X about the stunning development from Lucas County Democrats. Triantafilou mentioned his past role as Hamilton County GOP chairman. He said he cannot imagine undermining a candidate fighting for their political life. He pointed out that the election is just 41 days away.
Kaptur Lying is par for the course – anything to hold onto her power, title, and money. 🤥 https://t.co/Xx8MzijNEd
— Derek Merrin (@DerekMerrin) September 23, 2026
Triantafilou added that chaos abounds in the Democratic Party. His post warned the Democratic leadership that this is not their job. He emphasized that the candidate is vulnerable and needs support right now. The timing of this split is critical for the race.
NOTE: Dems aren’t choosing to “hit back” on the trans issue — they’re LYING about it.@RepMarcyKaptur won’t keep trans ideology “out of our schools” because she has supported letting boys play against girls for 12 years, cosponsoring the Equality Act SIX times. pic.twitter.com/MELGX9SQJ7
— Congressional Leadership Fund (@CLFSuperPAC) September 22, 2026
The Kaptur campaign defended the congresswoman’s record in a statement to the Daily Signal. Spokesperson Kylie Blitzer said Marcy supports parents having more insight into education. She clarified that Kaptur corrected the record concerning her vote with Republicans. The objective involved granting parents greater influence within the classroom.
Blitzer stated that Kaptur believes parents and coaches should set the rules. She said local sports associations must ensure girls’ sports stay fair. She argued that politicians in Washington should not make these decisions.
