ICE Barbie’s Enforcer Hit With Stunning Election Defeat
The Daily Beast • • nation
Key Points:
- Madison Sheahan, a former deputy director of ICE and ally of ousted Homeland Security chief Kristi Noem, lost the Republican primary for Ohio’s 9th Congressional District, finishing third with 20.3% of the vote.
- Derek Merrin won the primary with over 43% and will face Democratic incumbent Marcy Kaptur in a highly competitive rematch in the midterm elections.
- The district, which includes Toledo and Sandusky, was redrawn by the GOP-controlled Ohio legislature in 2025, making it a key battleground seat.
- Sheahan attributed her loss to her late entry into the race rather than her ties to ICE, emphasizing a clean campaign focused on defeating Kaptur.
- Donald Trump did not endorse Sheahan but supported Merrin in the 2024 race, a point Merrin highlighted in his campaign ads.
