ICE No. 2 steps down to launch run for battleground House district in Ohio
NBC News • • nation
Key Points:
- Immigration and Customs Enforcement Deputy Director Madison Sheahan resigned to run for Congress in Ohio’s 9th District, a seat recently made more favorable to Republicans through redistricting.
- Sheahan criticized Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur, emphasizing her ICE experience and framing Kaptur’s long tenure as ineffective on immigration issues.
- The GOP primary for the May 5 election is crowded, including state Rep. Josh Williams and Derek Merrin, the 2024 GOP nominee who was endorsed by Trump.
- Kaptur’s campaign dismissed the primary challenge as a result of gerrymandering and focused on her record of delivering for constituents, while the Cook Political Report rates the race as a “Toss Up.”
