Morning Briefing: Kaptur Wins OH-09, Lucas County Explains the Delay, and Election Night’s Aftermath

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Good morning, Toledo. Election night ran long — and the drama was local. Here is everything that mattered overnight, and everything we’ve published about it.

Kaptur keeps the seat

The Associated Press called Ohio’s 9th District for Rep. Marcy Kaptur early this morning after Lucas County — the last county in Ohio to report — posted its numbers. Kaptur beat Derek Merrin 52.7% to 47.3%, winning a 23rd term as the longest-serving woman in congressional history. Read the full breakdown, including why Lucas County took until nearly 2 a.m.

A Toledo family needs your help

Six-year-old Mykayla Arrington is on a ventilator with two broken legs and bruised lungs after a hit-and-run crash in Toledo pinned her under an ATV last Wednesday. Her mother is asking the driver to come forward: “At least come forward. This is someone’s child.” Read the full story and how to help.

Overnight on ToledoBuzz

Today: more election fallout, the latest on Lucas County’s ballot counting, and the rest of the news as it comes. Check back hourly.

Featured image: atlas21.com.

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