Marcy Kaptur

Marcy Kaptur, born on June seventeenth, nineteen forty-six, is a prominent American politician and urban planner. She has represented Ohio's ninth congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives since nineteen eighty-three, making her the longest-serving woman in congressional history. Kaptur has also held the esteemed position of dean of Ohio's congressional delegation since two thousand nine, reflecting her significant influence and leadership within the state.

Her congressional district, which stretches across northwestern Ohio along the southern shore of Lake Erie, encompasses parts of Toledo and its surrounding communities. Kaptur's educational background includes a degree in history from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and a master’s degree in urban planning from the University of Michigan. Prior to her congressional career, she worked as an urban planner in Toledo and served as a domestic policy advisor on urban affairs during the Carter administration.

In Congress, Kaptur is an active member of the House Appropriations and Budget Committees. She is known for her advocacy on various issues, including her role in introducing legislation that established the National World War II Memorial. A self-identified economic populist, Kaptur has consistently opposed free trade agreements, including the North American Free Trade Agreement, and voted against the federal bailout of major banks during the financial crisis of two thousand eight. Her efforts aim to steer the Democratic Party's focus towards working-class priorities.