Troy Balderson

Troy Balderson (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Ohio's 12th Congressional District. He assumed office on September 5, 2018. His current term ends on January 3, 2025.

Balderson (Republican Party) is running for re-election to the U.S. House to represent Ohio's 12th Congressional District. He is on the ballot in the general election on November 5, 2024. He advanced from the Republican primary on March 19, 2024.

Balderson was elected to the U.S. House in a special election on August 7, 2018, replacing Patrick Tiberi (R).

Prior to his election to Congress, Balderson served in the Ohio State Senate, representing District 20. He was appointed to the state Senate in July 2011. Balderson represented District 94 of the Ohio House of Representatives from 2009 to 2011.

Biography

Balderson attended Ohio State University and Muskingum College. His professional experience includes being the co-owner of Balderson Motor Sales.^[1]

Committee assignments

U.S. House

2023-2024

Balderson was assigned to the following committees:^[Source]

2021-2022

Balderson was assigned to the following committees:^[Source]

2019-2020

Balderson was assigned to the following committees:^[Source]

2017 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:

Ohio committee assignments, 2017
• Energy and Natural Resources, Chair
• Finance
• Government Oversight and Reform
• Public Utilities
• Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review

2015 legislative session

At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Balderson served on the following committees:

Ohio committee assignments, 2015
• Education
• Energy and Natural Resources, Chair
• Government Oversight and Reform
• Insurance
• Public Utilities, Vice Chair
• Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review

2013-2014

In the 2013-2014 legislative session, Balderson served on the following committees:

Ohio committee assignments, 2013
• Agriculture
• Education
• Energy and Natural Resources
• Public Utilities
• Transportation
• Workforce and Economic Development

2011-2012

In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Balderson served on the following committees:

Ohio committee assignments, 2011
• Agriculture and Natural Resources
• Finance and Appropriations
• Health and Aging
• Public Utilities

2009-2010

In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Balderson served on the following committees:

Ohio committee assignments, 2009
• Agriculture and Natural Resources
• Health
• Public Safety and Homeland Security
• Transportation and Infrastructure

Key votes

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Key votes: 118th Congress, 2023

The 118th United States Congress began on January 3, 2023, at which point Republicans held the majority in the U.S. House of Representatives (222-212), and Democrats held the majority in the U.S. Senate (51-49). Joe Biden (D) was the president and Kamala Harris (D) was the vice president. We identified the key votes below using Congress' top-viewed bills list and through marquee coverage of certain votes on Ballotpedia.

Key votes: 118th Congress, 2023

Vote

Bill and description

Status

Yea

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024

The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (H.R. 2670) was a bill passed by the 118th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on December 22, 2023, authorizing Department of Defense activities and programs for fiscal year 2024. The bill required a two-thirds majority vote in the House to pass the bill as amended by a Senate and House conference report.^[2]

Passed (310-118)

Yea

To terminate the requirement imposed by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers, and for other purposes.

H.R. 185 (To terminate the requirement imposed by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers, and for other purposes.) was a bill approved by the House of Representatives that sought to nullify a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) order restricting the entry of foreign citizens to the United States unless the individual was vaccinated against the coronavirus or attested they would take public health measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[3]

Passed (227-201)

Yea

Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023

The Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023 (H.R. 2811) was a bill approved by the House of Representatives that sought to raise the federal debt limit before a June 5, 2023, deadline. The bill also sought to repeal certain green energy tax credits, increase domestic natural gas and oil production, expand work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program, and nullify President Joe Biden's (D) proposed student loan debt cancellation program. This bill was not taken up in the Senate, and the debt limit was instead raised through the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023. This bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[4]

Passed (217-215)

Yea

Denouncing the horrors of socialism.

H.Con.Res. 9 (Denouncing the horrors of socialism.) was a resolution approved by the House of Representatives denouncing socialism and opposing the implementation of socialist policies in the United States. The resolution required a simple majority vote in the House.^[5]

Passed (328-86)

Yea

Lower Energy Costs Act

The Lower Energy Costs Act (H.R. 1) was a bill approved by the House of Representatives that sought to increase domestic energy production and exports by increasing the production of oil, natural gas, and coal, reducing permitting restrictions for pipelines, refineries, and other energy projects, and increase the production of minerals used in electronics, among other energy production-related policies. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[6]

Passed (225-204)

Yea

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights".

H.J.Res. 30 (Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights".) was a joint resolution of disapproval under the terms of the Congressional Review Act (CRA) passed by the 118th Congress and vetoed by President Joe Biden (D) on March 20, 2023. This was Biden's first veto of his presidency. The resolution sought to nullify a Department of Labor rule that amended the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) to allow retirement plans to consider certain environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) factors in investment-related decisions. The resolution required a simple majority vote in the House.^[7] Click here to read more.

Passed (219-200)

Yea

Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020.

H.J.Res. 7 (Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020.) was a joint resolution of disapproval under the terms of the Congressional Review Act (CRA) passed by the 118th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on April 10, 2023. The resolution ended the national coronavirus state of emergency, which began on March 13, 2020. The resolution required a simple majority vote in the House.^[8] Click here to read more.

Passed (229-197)

Yea

Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023

The Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 (H.R. 3746) was a bill passed by the 118th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on June 3, 2023. The bill raised the federal debt limit until January 2025. The bill also capped non-defense spending in fiscal year 2024, rescinded unspent coronavirus relief funding, rescinded some Internal Revenue Service (IRS) funding, enhanced work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program (TANF), simplified environmental reviews for energy projects, and ended the student loan debt repayment pause in August 2023. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[9] Click here to read more.

Passed (314-117)

Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.)

Speaker of the House election (January 2023) - 15th vote

In January 2023, the House of Representatives held its regular election for Speaker of the House at the start of the 118th Congress. Voting began on January 3, and ended on January 7. Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) was elected speaker of the House in a 216-212 vote during the 15th round of voting. In order to elect a Speaker of the House, a majority of votes cast for a person by name was required.^[10] Click here to read more.

Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) (216-212)

Nay

Declaring the office of Speaker of the House of Representatives to be vacant.

H.Res. 757 (Declaring the office of Speaker of the House of Representatives to be vacant.) was a resolution passed by the House of Representatives that removed Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) from his position as Speaker of the House. The resolution required a simple majority vote in the House.^[11] Click here to read more.

Passed (216-210)

Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.)

Speaker of the House election (October 2023) - 4th vote

In October 2023, following Rep. Kevin McCarthy's (R-Calif.) removal as Speaker of the House, the House of Representatives held another election for the position. Voting began on October 17 and ended on October 25. Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) was elected Speaker of the House in a 220-209 vote in the fourth round of voting. In order to elect a Speaker of the House, a majority of votes cast for a person by name was required.^[12] Click here to read more.

Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) (220-209)

Yea

Directing certain committees to continue their ongoing investigations as part of the existing House of Representatives inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America, and for other purposes.

H.Res. 918 (Directing certain committees to continue their ongoing investigations as part of the existing House of Representatives inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America, and for other purposes.) was a resolution passed by the House of Representatives that formally authorized an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden (D). The inquiry focused on allegations that Biden used his influence as vice president from 2009 to 2017 to improperly profit from his son Hunter Biden's business dealings. The resolution required a simple majority vote in the House.^[13] Click here to read more.

Passed (221-212)

Yea

Providing for the expulsion of Representative George Santos from the United States House of Representatives.

H.Res. 878 (Providing for the expulsion of Representative George Santos from the United States House of Representatives.) was a resolution passed by the House of Representatives that removed Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) from office following a House Ethics Committee investigation that determined there was substantial evidence that Santos violated the law during his 2020 and 2022 campaigns. The resolution required a simple majority vote in the House.^[14]

Passed (311-114)

Elections

2024

Ohio's 12th Congressional District election, 2024 (March 19 Republican primary)

Ohio's 12th Congressional District election, 2024 (March 19 Democratic primary)

The candidate list in this election may not be complete.

General election for U.S. House Ohio District 12

Incumbent Troy Balderson and Jerrad Christian are running in the general election for U.S. House Ohio District 12 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate
		Troy Balderson (R)
		Jerrad Christian (D)

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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Ohio District 12

Jerrad Christian advanced from the Democratic primary for U.S. House Ohio District 12 on March 19, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jerrad Christian	100.0	22,809

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 22,809
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Ohio District 12

Incumbent Troy Balderson advanced from the Republican primary for U.S. House Ohio District 12 on March 19, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Troy Balderson	100.0	81,263

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Endorsements

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Former President Donald Trump (R)

Pledges

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Taxpayer Protection Pledge, Americans for Tax Reform

2022

See also: Ohio's 12th Congressional District election, 2022
General election for U.S. House Ohio District 12
Incumbent Troy Balderson defeated Amy Rippel-Elton in the general election for U.S. House Ohio District 12 on November 8, 2022.
Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Troy Balderson (R)

69.3

191,344
Amy Rippel-Elton (D)

30.7

84,893
Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source
Total votes: 276,237
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Ohio District 12

Amy Rippel-Elton defeated Michael Fletcher in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Ohio District 12 on May 3, 2022.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Amy Rippel-Elton	56.7	12,712
	Michael Fletcher	43.3	9,717

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 22,429
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

Alaina Shearer (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Ohio District 12

Incumbent Troy Balderson defeated Brandon Lape in the Republican primary for U.S. House Ohio District 12 on May 3, 2022.

	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Troy Balderson	82.3	66,181
	Brandon Lape	17.7	14,196

	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 80,377
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2020

See also: Ohio's 12th Congressional District election, 2020
Ohio's 12th Congressional District election, 2020 (April 28 Republican primary)
Ohio's 12th Congressional District election, 2020 (April 28 Democratic primary)
General election
General election for U.S. House Ohio District 12
Incumbent Troy Balderson defeated Alaina Shearer and John Stewart in the general election for U.S. House Ohio District 12 on November 3, 2020.
Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Troy Balderson (R)

55.2

241,790
Alaina Shearer (D)

41.8

182,847
John Stewart (L)

3.0

13,035
Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source
Total votes: 437,672
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Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Ohio District 12
Alaina Shearer defeated Jennifer Bell in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Ohio District 12 on April 28, 2020.
Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Alaina Shearer

58.4

34,103
Jennifer Bell

41.6

24,263
There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source
Total votes: 58,366
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Benjamin Weislogel (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Ohio District 12
Incumbent Troy Balderson defeated Tim Day in the Republican primary for U.S. House Ohio District 12 on April 28, 2020.
Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Troy Balderson

83.9

51,412
Tim Day

16.1

9,877
Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source
Total votes: 61,289
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Samuel Mierzejewski (R)
Libertarian primary election
Libertarian primary for U.S. House Ohio District 12
John Stewart advanced from the Libertarian primary for U.S. House Ohio District 12 on April 28, 2020.
Candidate
%
Votes
✔
John Stewart (Write-in)

100.0

59
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Total votes: 59
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2018 regular election

See also: Ohio's 12th Congressional District election, 2018

See also: Ohio's 12th Congressional District election (May 8, 2018 Republican primary)

General election
General election for U.S. House Ohio District 12
Incumbent Troy Balderson defeated Danny O'Connor and Joe Manchik in the general election for U.S. House Ohio District 12 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Troy Balderson (R)

51.4

175,677
Danny O'Connor (D)

47.2

161,251
Joe Manchik (G)

1.4

4,718
Other/Write-in votes

0.0

1
Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source
Total votes: 341,647
(100.00% precincts reporting)
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Jonathan Veley (Independent)
Matthew Brendan O'Connor (L)
Democratic primary election
Democratic primary for U.S. House Ohio District 12
The following candidates ran in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Ohio District 12 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Danny O'Connor

40.5

18,211
John Russell

16.3

7,310
Zach Scott

16.1

7,236
Jackie Patton

14.0

6,299
Ed Albertson

7.9

3,531
Doug Wilson

3.7

1,683
John Peters

1.5

670
There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.
Total votes: 44,940
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Crystal Lett (D)
Republican primary election
Republican primary for U.S. House Ohio District 12
The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Ohio District 12 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Troy Balderson

28.7

19,552
Melanie Leneghan

27.6

18,777
Tim Kane

16.9

11,491
Kevin Bacon

14.3

9,711
Carol O'Brien

6.5

4,415
Jon Halverstadt

1.7

1,130
Mick Shoemaker Jr.

1.2

802
Lawrence Cohen

1.2

798
Pat Manley

1.1

741
John Adams

0.9

618
Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.
Total votes: 68,035
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Brandon Grisez (R)
Gary Chiero (R)
Green primary election
Green primary for U.S. House Ohio District 12
Joe Manchik advanced from the Green primary for U.S. House Ohio District 12 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Joe Manchik

100.0

181
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Total votes: 181
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2018 special election

General election
Special general election for U.S. House Ohio District 12
Troy Balderson defeated Danny O'Connor and Joe Manchik in the special general election for U.S. House Ohio District 12 on August 7, 2018.
Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Troy Balderson (R)

50.1

104,328
Danny O'Connor (D)

49.3

102,648
Joe Manchik (G)

0.6

1,165
There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source
Total votes: 208,141
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Jonathan Veley (Independent)
Democratic primary election
Special Democratic primary for U.S. House Ohio District 12
The following candidates ran in the special Democratic primary for U.S. House Ohio District 12 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Danny O'Connor

40.9

18,422
Zach Scott

16.8

7,544
John Russell

16.7

7,515
Jackie Patton

13.6

6,111
Ed Albertson

8.1

3,638
Doug Wilson

3.9

1,771
There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.
Total votes: 45,001
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Crystal Lett (D)
Republican primary election
Special Republican primary for U.S. House Ohio District 12
The following candidates ran in the special Republican primary for U.S. House Ohio District 12 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Troy Balderson

29.2

20,101
Melanie Leneghan

28.3

19,437
Tim Kane

17.1

11,743
Kevin Bacon

14.3

9,819
Carol O'Brien

6.4

4,406
Jon Halverstadt

1.5

998
Lawrence Cohen

1.2

807
Mick Shoemaker Jr.

1.1

750
Pat Manley

1.1

729
There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.
Total votes: 68,790
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
Gary Chiero (R)
Brandon Grisez (R)
Green primary election
Special Green primary for U.S. House Ohio District 12
Joe Manchik advanced from the special Green primary for U.S. House Ohio District 12 on May 8, 2018.
Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Joe Manchik

100.0

197
There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.
Total votes: 197
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2016

See also: Ohio State Senate elections, 2016

Elections for the Ohio State Senate took place in 2016. The primary election was held on March 15, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was December 16, 2015.
Incumbent Troy Balderson ran unopposed in the Ohio State Senate District 20 general election.^[15]

Ohio State Senate, District 20 General Election, 2016

Party Candidate
     Republican Troy Balderson Incumbent (unopposed)
Source: Ohio Secretary of State

Incumbent Troy Balderson ran unopposed in the Ohio State Senate District 20 Republican primary.^[16]^[17]

Ohio State Senate District 20, Republican Primary, 2016

Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Troy Balderson Incumbent (unopposed) 100.00% 48,059
Total Votes 48,059

2012

See also: Ohio State Senate elections, 2012

Balderson won re-election in the 2012 election for Ohio Senate, District 20. Balderson was unopposed in the March 6 Republican primary election and defeated Teresa M. Scarmack (D) in the general election, which took place on November 6, 2012.^[18]^[19]

Ohio State Senate, District 20, General Election, 2012
Party Candidate Vote % Votes
     Republican Troy Balderson Incumbent 59.5% 89,659
     Democratic Teresa M. Scarmack 40.5% 61,077

Total Votes 150,736

2010

See also: Ohio House of Representatives elections, 2010

Balderson won re-election to District 94 of the Ohio House of Representatives.^[20] His opponent, John Sam Ackers (D), withdrew before the election. The election took place on November 2, 2010.^[21]^[22]

Ohio House of Representatives, District 94

Candidates Votes Percent

Troy Balderson (R) 28,621 100.00%

2008

See also: Ohio House of Representatives elections, 2008

On November 4, 2008, Balderson won election to the Ohio House of Representatives.^[23]^[24] He defeated Jennifer Stewart (D) in the general election.^[25]

Ohio House of Representatives, District 94

Candidates Votes

Troy Balderson (R) 28,358

Jennifer Stewart (D) 24,148

Campaign themes

2024

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2022

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2020

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2018

Campaign website

Balderson's campaign website stated the following:

“
Build the Wall & Stop Illegal Immigration
Troy Balderson will work with President Trump to build the wall and protect Ohio’s working class from illegal immigration. He opposes sanctuary cities, driver’s licenses and in-state tuition for illegals, and will fight alongside President Trump to deport those here illegally.
Economy & Jobs
A fiscal conservative, Troy Balderson led efforts in Columbus to close Ohio’s $8 billion budget deficit and replenish the state’s rainy day fund, all without raising taxes.
He strongly supports federal tax reform efforts led by President Trump that doubled the standard deduction, expanded the child tax credit, provided tax relief for small businesses and working families, and repealed the Death Tax.
Troy will continue to work for lower taxes that keep more money in the pockets of Ohio families and small businesses, and out of the hands of DC politicians so good-paying, American jobs are created here at home. Troy’s leadership in the state legislature has helped Ohio do just that – nearly 500,000 new jobs have been created, helping drop unemployment across the state to under 5%, and he has voted to cut taxes for working families by $5 billion since he took office.
Second Amendment
Troy Balderson is a strong supporter of the Second Amendment and will fight Nancy Pelosi’s liberal gun-grab. He believes the Constitution gives every law-abiding citizen protections granted to them by our founders, allowing them to hunt and protect themselves and their families.
As a gun owner, he has consistently received the highest ratings from the NRA and the Buckeye Firearms Association in his past campaigns.
Faith & Values
Troy Balderson is a devoted Christian and elder at his church. He believes that strong leadership means leaning on that faith in tough times and relying on His word on a daily basis.
As a Christian, Troy believes life begins at conception and is 100% pro-life, and it’s why Ohio Right to Life PAC has endorsed his campaign.
In the legislature, Troy voted to ban abortions after a fetal heartbeat is detected. In Congress, Balderson will fight to ban late-term abortions and defund Planned Parenthood.
Healthcare Troy Balderson believes we must repeal and replace Obamacare once and for all. He has consistently voted to keep Obamacare out of Ohio, opposing Governor Kasich’s efforts to bring it to the state. DC Republicans ran on repealing Obamacare, and it’s time they make good on their word.
Supporting President Trump
Troy Balderson voted for Donald Trump and is a strong supporter of his administration. He will work with the president to drain the swamp and fight unfair trade practices hurting Ohio businesses and families.^[26]
”

—Balderson for Congress^[27]

Campaign advertisements

The following is an example of an ad from Balderson's 2018 election campaign.

"Balderson Fight" - Balderson campaign ad, released May 4, 2018

Notable endorsements

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Notable candidate endorsements by Troy Balderson
Endorsee Election Stage Outcome
Donald Trump ^source (R) President of the United States (2024) Primary –
Frank LaRose ^source (R) Ohio Secretary of State (2022) Primary Won General
Mitt Romney ^source (R) President of the United States (2012) Primary Lost General
Notable ballot measure endorsements by Troy Balderson
Measure Position Outcome
Ohio Issue 1, 60% Vote Requirement to Approve Constitutional Amendments Measure (2023) ^source Support Defeated

Key votes

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Key votes: 117th Congress, 2021-2023

The 117th United States Congress began on January 3, 2021 and ended on January 3, 2023. At the start of the session, Democrats held the majority in the U.S. House of Representatives (222-213), and the U.S. Senate had a 50-50 makeup. Democrats assumed control of the Senate on January 20, 2021, when President Joe Biden (D) and Vice President Kamala Harris (D), who acted as a tie-breaking vote in the chamber, assumed office. We identified the key votes below using Congress' top-viewed bills list and through marquee coverage of certain votes on Ballotpedia.

Key votes: 117th Congress, 2021-2023

Vote Bill and description Status

Nay
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684) was a federal infrastructure bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on November 15, 2021. Among other provisions, the bill provided funding for new infrastructure projects and reauthorizations, Amtrak maintenance and development, bridge repair, replacement, and rehabilitation, clean drinking water, high-speed internet, and clean energy transmission and power infrastructure upgrades. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[28] Click here to read more.
Passed (228-206)

Nay
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) was a bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on March 11, 2021, to provide economic relief in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Key features of the bill included funding for a national vaccination program and response, funding to safely reopen schools, distribution of $1,400 per person in relief payments, and extended unemployment benefits. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[29] Click here to read more.
Passed (220-210)

Nay
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (H.R. 5376) was a bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on August 16, 2022, to address climate change, healthcare costs, and tax enforcement. Key features of the bill included a $369 billion investment to address energy security and climate change, an extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies, allowing Medicare to negotiate certain drug prices, a 15% corporate minimum tax, a 1% stock buyback fee, and enhanced Internal Revenue Service (IRS) enforcement, and an estimated $300 billion deficit reduction from 2022-2031. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[30] Click here to read more.
Passed (220-207)

Nay
Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act
The Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act (H.R. 3617) was a bill approved by the House of Representatives that sought to decriminalize marijuana, establish studies of legal marijuana sales, tax marijuana imports and production, and establish a process to expunge and review federal marijuana offenses. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[31]
Passed (220-204)

Nay
For the People Act of 2021
The For the People Act of 2021 (H.R. 1) was a federal election law and government ethics bill approved by the House of Representatives. The Congressional Research Service said the bill would "expand voter registration (e.g., automatic and same-day registration) and voting access (e.g., vote-by-mail and early voting). It [would also limit] removing voters from voter rolls. ... Further, the bill [would address] campaign finance, including by expanding the prohibition on campaign spending by foreign nationals, requiring additional disclosure of campaign-related fundraising and spending, requiring additional disclaimers regarding certain political advertising, and establishing an alternative campaign funding system for certain federal offices." The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[32] Click here to read more.
Passed (220-210)

Nay
Assault Weapons Ban of 2022
The Assault Weapons Ban of 2022 (H.R. 1808) was a bill passed by the House of Representatives that sought to criminalize the knowing import, sale, manufacture, transfer, or possession of semiautomatic assault weapons (SAW) or large capacity ammunition feeding devices (LCAFD). The bill made exemptions for grandfathered SAWs and LCAFDs. It required a simple majority vote in the House.^[33]
Passed (217-213)

Yea
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022
The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (S. 1605) was a bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on December 27, 2021, authorizing Department of Defense acitivities and programs for fiscal year 2022. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[34]
Passed (363-70)

Yea
James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023
The James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 (H.R. 7776) was a bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on December 23, 2022, authorizing Department of Defense activities and programs for fiscal year 2023. The bill required a 2/3 majority in the House to suspend rules and pass the bill as amended.^[35]
Passed (350-80)

Nay
American Dream and Promise Act of 2021
The American Dream and Promise Act of 2021 (H.R. 6) was an immigration bill approved by the House of Representatives that proposed a path to permanent residence status for unauthorized immigrants eligible for Temporary Protected Status or Deferred Enforced Departure, among other immigration-related proposals. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[36]
Passed (228-197)

Yea
Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022
The Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022 (S. 3373) was a bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on August 10, 2022, that sought to address healthcare access, the presumption of service-connection, and research, resources, and other matters related to veterans who were exposed to toxic substances during military service. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[37]
Passed (342-88)

Yea
Chips and Science Act
The Chips and Science Act (H.R. 4346) was a bill approved by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on August 9, 2022, which sought to fund domestic production of semiconductors and authorized various federal science agency programs and activities. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[38]
Passed (243-187)

Nay
Women’s Health Protection Act of 2021
The Women's Health Protection Act of 2021 (H.R. 3755) was a bill passed by the House of Representatives. The bill proposed prohibiting governmental restrictions on the provision of and access to abortion services and prohibiting governments from issuing some other abortion-related restrictions. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[39]
Passed (218-211)

Yea
SAFE Banking Act of 2021
The SAFE Banking Act of 2021 (H.R. 1996) was a bill passed by the House of Representatives that proposed prohibiting federal regulators from penalizing banks for providing services to legitimate cannabis-related businesses and defining proceeds from such transactions as not being proceeds from unlawful activity, among other related proposals. Since the House moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill in an expedited process, it required a two-thirds majority vote in the House.^[40]
Passed (321-101)

Nay
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022
The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 (H.R. 2471) was a bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on March 15, 2022, providing for the funding of federal agencies for the remainder of 2022, providing funding for activities related to Ukraine, and modifying or establishing various programs. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[41]
Passed (260-171)

Nay
Equality Act
The Equality Act (H.R. 5) was a bill approved by the House of Representatives that proposed prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity in areas including public accommodations and facilities, education, federal funding, employment, housing, credit, and the jury system, among other related proposals. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[42]
Passed (224-206)

Nay
Respect for Marriage Act
The Respect for Marriage Act (H.R. 8404) was a bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on December 13, 2022. The bill codified the recognition of marriages between individuals of the same sex and of different races, ethnicities, or national origins, and provided that the law would not impact religious liberty or conscience protections, or provide grounds to compel nonprofit religious organizations to recognize same-sex marriages. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[43] Click here to read more.
Passed (258-169)

Nay
Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023
The Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023 (H.R. 6833) was a bill approved by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on September 30, 2022. It provided for some fiscal year 2023 appropriations, supplemental funds for Ukraine, and extended several other programs and authorities. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[44]
Passed (230-201)

Nay
Consumer Fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act
The Consumer Fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act (H.R. 7688) was a bill approved by the House of Representatives that sought to prohibit individuals from selling consumer fuels at excessive prices during a proclaimed energy emergency. It would have also required the Federal Trade Commission to investigate whether the price of gasoline was being manipulated. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[45]
Passed (217-207)

Not Voting
Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021
The Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021 (H.R. 8) was a bill approved by the House of Representatives that sought to prohibit the transfer of firearms between private parties unless a licensed firearm vendor conducted a background check on the recipient. The bill also provided for certain exceptions to this requirement. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[46]
Passed (227-203)

Nay
Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act
The Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act was a federal elections bill approved by the House of Representatives and voted down by the Senate in a failed cloture vote that sought to, among other provisions, make Election Day a public holiday, allow for same-day voter registration, establish minimum early voting periods, and allow absentee voting for any reason, restrict the removal of local election administrators in federal elections, regulate congressional redistricting, expand campaign finance disclosure rules for some organizations, and amend the Voting Rights Act to require some states to obtain clearance from the U.S. Department of Justice before implementing new election laws. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[47] Click here to read more.
Passed (220-203)

Nay
Bipartisan Safer Communities Act
The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (S. 2938) was a firearm regulation and mental health bill passed by the 117th Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on June 25, 2022. Provisions of the bill included expanding background checks for individuals under the age of 21, providing funding for mental health services, preventing individuals who had been convicted of a domestic violence misdemeanor or felony in dating relationships from purchasing firearms for five years, providing funding for state grants to implement crisis intervention order programs, and providing funding for community-based violence prevention initiatives. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[48] Click here to read more.
Passed (234-193)

Nay
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
This was a resolution before the 117th Congress setting forth an article of impeachment saying that Donald Trump (R) incited an insurrection against the government of the United States on January 6, 2021. The House of Representatives approved the article of impeachment, and the Senate adjudged that Trump was not guilty of the charges. The article of impeachment required a simple majority vote in the House.^[49] Click here to read more.
Passed (232-197)

Nay
Electoral Count Reform and Presidential Transition Improvement Act of 2022
The Electoral Count Reform and Presidential Transition Improvement Act was a bill passed by the 117th Congress in the form of an amendment to a year-end omnibus funding bill that was signed into law by President Joe Biden (D) on December 23, 2022. The bill changed the procedure for counting electoral votes outlined in the Electoral Count Act of 1887. Elements of the bill included specifying that the vice president's role at the joint session of congress to count electoral votes is ministerial, raising the objection threshold at the joint session of congress to count electoral votes to one-fifth of the members of both the House of Representatives and the Senate, identifying governors as the single official responsible for submitting the certificate of ascertainment identifying that state’s electors, and providing for expedited judicial review of certain claims about states' certificates identifying their electors. The bill required a simple majority vote in the House.^[50] Click here to read more.
Passed (225-201)

Key votes: Previous sessions of Congress

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Key votes: 116th Congress, 2019-2020

Sponsored legislation

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Troy Balderson campaign contribution history
Year Office Status Contributions Expenditures
2024* U.S. House Ohio District 12 On the Ballot general $1,300,419 $565,232
2022 U.S. House Ohio District 12 Won general $1,919,520 $1,558,779
2020 U.S. House Ohio District 12 Won general $2,020,934 $1,999,773
2018 U.S. House Ohio District 12 Won general $2,543,070 $2,521,181
2016 Ohio State Senate, District 20 Won $523,071 N/A**
2012 Ohio State Senate, District 20 Won $480,498 N/A**
2010 Ohio State House, District 94 Won $127,852 N/A**
2008 Ohio State House, District 94 Won $555,912 N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only availabale data.

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2019

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2018

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In 2018, the 132nd Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 2 through December 31.

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2016

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2015

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2014

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In 2014, the 130th Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 7 through December 31.

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2013

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In 2013, the 130th Ohio General Assembly was in session from January 7 to December 31.

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2012

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Ohio Federation of Teachers: State House 129th General Assembly scorecard

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2011

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Ohio Federation of Teachers: State House 129th General Assembly scorecard

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Ohio Federation of Teachers: State Senate 129th General Assembly scorecard

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The American Conservative Union: 2011 legislative scorecard

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Ballot measure activity

The following table details Balderson's ballot measure stances available on Ballotpedia:

Ballot measure support and opposition for Troy Balderson

Ballot measure Year Position Status

Ohio Issue 1, 60% Vote Requirement to Approve Constitutional Amendments Measure (2023) 2023 Supported^[52] d Defeated

Personal

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Balderson and his wife, Angela, have one child. They currently reside in Zanesville, Ohio.^[1]

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Footnotes

↑ ^1.0 ^1.1 Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Sen. Troy Balderson," accessed June 10, 2014

↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.2670 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024," accessed February 23, 2024

↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.185 - To terminate the requirement imposed by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers, and for other purposes." accessed February 23, 2024

↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.2811 - Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023," accessed February 23, 2024

↑ Congress.gov, "H.Con.Res.9 - Denouncing the horrors of socialism." accessed February 23, 2024

↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.1 - Lower Energy Costs Act," accessed February 23, 2024

↑ Congress.gov, "H.J.Res.30 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to 'Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights'." accessed February 23, 2024

↑ Congress.gov, "H.J.Res.7 - Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020." accessed February 23, 2024

↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.3746 - Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023," accessed February 23, 2024

↑ Congress.gov, "Roll Call 20," accessed February 23, 2024

↑ Congress.gov, "H.Res.757 - Declaring the office of Speaker of the House of Representatives to be vacant.," accessed February 23, 2024

↑ Congress.gov, "Roll Call 527," accessed February 23, 2024

↑ Congress.gov, "H.Res.757 - Declaring the office of Speaker of the House of Representatives to be vacant." accessed February 23, 2024

↑ Congress.gov, "H.Res.878 - Providing for the expulsion of Representative George Santos from the United States House of Representatives." accessed February 23, 2024

↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Official election results," accessed December 21, 2016

↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Candidate Listing By Office," accessed February 8, 2016

↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "2016 Official Elections Results," accessed August 29, 2016

↑ Ohio Chamber of Commerce, "2012 General Assembly Primary Candidates," January 17, 2012

↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Ohio official results for 2012 General Election," accessed June 10, 2014

↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "State Representative: Results for general election on November 2, 2010," accessed June 11, 2014

↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Democratic State Representative: Results for Primary: May 4, 2010," accessed June 11, 2014

↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Republican State Representative: Results for Primary: May 4, 2010," accessed June 11, 2014

↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Republican State Representative: Results for Primary: March 4, 2008," accessed June 11, 2014

↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "Democratic State Representative: Results for Primary: March 4, 2008," accessed June 11, 2014

↑ Ohio Secretary of State, "State Representative: Results for general election on November 4, 2008," accessed June 11, 2014

↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.

↑ Balderson for Congress, "Issues," accessed May 2, 2018

↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act," accessed April 15, 2022

↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021," accessed April 15, 2022

↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.5376 - Inflation Reduction Act of 2022," accessed January 20, 2023

↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.3617 - Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act," accessed January 20, 2023

↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.1 - For the People Act of 2021," accessed April 15, 2022

↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.1808 - Assault Weapons Ban of 2022," accessed January 20, 2023

↑ Congress.gov, "S.1605 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022," accessed April 15, 2022

↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.7776 - James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023," accessed January 20, 2023

↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.6 - American Dream and Promise Act of 2021," accessed April 15, 2022

↑ Congress.gov, "S.3373 - Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022," accessed January 20, 2023

↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.4346 - Chips and Science Act," accessed January 20, 2023

↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.3755 - Women's Health Protection Act of 2021," accessed April 15, 2022

↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.1996 - SAFE Banking Act of 2021," accessed April 15, 2022

↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.2471 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022," accessed January 20, 2023

↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.5 - Equality Act," accessed April 15, 2022

↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.8404 - Respect for Marriage Act," accessed January 20, 2023

↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.6833 - Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023," accessed January 20, 2023

↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.7688 - Consumer Fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act," accessed January 20, 2023

↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.8 - Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021," accessed January 20, 2023

↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.5746 - Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act," accessed January 20, 2023

↑ Congress.gov, "S.2938 - Bipartisan Safer Communities Act," accessed January 20, 2023

↑ Congress.gov, "H.Res.24 - Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.," accessed April 15, 2022

↑ Congress.gov, "H.R.2617 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023," accessed January 20, 2023

↑ National Conference of State Legislatures, "2011 Legislative Sessions Calendar," accessed June 6, 2014(Archived)

↑ Twitter, "Troy Balderson," July 20, 2023

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Joyce Beatty (D)

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Michael Rulli (R)

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Max Miller (R)

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Warren Davidson (R)

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[bio-1] 1.0 ^1.1 Project Vote Smart, "Biography of Sen. Troy Balderson," accessed June 10, 2014

[2] Congress.gov, "H.R.2670 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024," accessed February 23, 2024

[3] Congress.gov, "H.R.185 - To terminate the requirement imposed by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers, and for other purposes." accessed February 23, 2024

[4] Congress.gov, "H.R.2811 - Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023," accessed February 23, 2024

[5] Congress.gov, "H.Con.Res.9 - Denouncing the horrors of socialism." accessed February 23, 2024

[6] Congress.gov, "H.R.1 - Lower Energy Costs Act," accessed February 23, 2024

[7] Congress.gov, "H.J.Res.30 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to 'Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights'." accessed February 23, 2024

[8] Congress.gov, "H.J.Res.7 - Relating to a national emergency declared by the President on March 13, 2020." accessed February 23, 2024

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[27] Balderson for Congress, "Issues," accessed May 2, 2018

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 276,237
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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 437,672
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	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Alaina Shearer	58.4	34,103
	Jennifer Bell	41.6	24,263

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 58,366
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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 61,289
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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 59
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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 341,647 (100.00% precincts reporting)
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	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Danny O'Connor	40.5	18,211
	John Russell	16.3	7,310
	Zach Scott	16.1	7,236
	Jackie Patton	14.0	6,299
	Ed Albertson	7.9	3,531
	Doug Wilson	3.7	1,683
	John Peters	1.5	670

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 44,940
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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 68,035
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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 181
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	Candidate	%	Votes
✔	Troy Balderson (R)	50.1	104,328
	Danny O'Connor (D)	49.3	102,648
	Joe Manchik (G)	0.6	1,165

	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 208,141
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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 45,001
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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 68,790
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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified.	Total votes: 197
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Ohio State Senate, District 20 General Election, 2016
Party		Candidate
	Republican	Troy Balderson Incumbent (unopposed)
Source: Ohio Secretary of State

Ohio State Senate District 20, Republican Primary, 2016
Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Troy Balderson Incumbent (unopposed)	100.00%	48,059
Total Votes				48,059

Party		Candidate	Vote %	Votes
	Republican	Troy Balderson Incumbent	59.5%	89,659
	Democratic	Teresa M. Scarmack	40.5%	61,077
Total Votes				150,736

Ohio House of Representatives, District 94
Candidates		Votes	Percent
Troy Balderson (R)		28,621	100.00%

Endorsee	Election	Stage	Outcome
Donald Trump ^source (R)	President of the United States (2024)	Primary	–
Frank LaRose ^source (R)	Ohio Secretary of State (2022)	Primary	Won General
Mitt Romney ^source (R)	President of the United States (2012)	Primary	Lost General

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	U.S. House Ohio District 12	On the Ballot general	$1,300,419	$565,232
2022	U.S. House Ohio District 12	Won general	$1,919,520	$1,558,779
2020	U.S. House Ohio District 12	Won general	$2,020,934	$1,999,773
2018	U.S. House Ohio District 12	Won general	$2,543,070	$2,521,181
2016	Ohio State Senate, District 20	Won	$523,071	N/A**
2012	Ohio State Senate, District 20	Won	$480,498	N/A**
2010	Ohio State House, District 94	Won	$127,852	N/A**
2008	Ohio State House, District 94	Won	$555,912	N/A**
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only availabale data.

Ballot measure support and opposition for Troy Balderson
Ballot measure	Year	Position	Status
Ohio Issue 1, 60% Vote Requirement to Approve Constitutional Amendments Measure (2023)	2023	Supported^[52]	d Defeated

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