Election 2026

U.S. Representative, Ohio's 12th District

November 3, 2026 · general election · District 12 · 2 candidates with a page

The seat is held. Rep. Troy Balderson (R) has represented the district since 2018 and is on the ballot for re-election.

Sources: Representatives · List of United States representatives from Ohio · Troy Balderson

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About this district

Where this race isThis seat is U.S. House, Ohio's 12th District.U.S. Representative, Ohio's 12th District: U.S. House, Ohio's 12th District
Where this race isThis seat is U.S. House, Ohio's 12th District.Source: U.S. House districts of the Ohio Redistricting Commission plan of October 31, 2025 · as of 2026-09-30 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
Where this race is
ChamberDistrictNote
U.S. HouseU.S. House, Ohio's 12th DistrictU.S. Representative, Ohio's 12th District

Counties: Licking (23%) · Fairfield (20%) · Delaware (18%) · Muskingum (11%) · Knox (8%) · Guernsey (5%) · Coshocton (5%) · Holmes (4%) · Perry (3%) · Noble (2%) · Monroe (2%)

Shares of 2020 residents, from the Ohio Redistricting Commission plan of October 31, 2025, the map this election uses.

Source: Congressional Redistricting Plan, Adopted by Commission, October 31, 2025 (block assignment file)

Last time, 2024: Troy Balderson (Republican) 68.5% · 260,450 votes; Jerrad Christian (Democratic) 31.5% · 119,738 votes.

That result was under the district's previous boundaries.

Sources: 2024 Official Election Results · LaRose certifies official 2024 general election results

The candidates

Listed alphabetically by surname. Ohio rotates the order candidates appear in by precinct, so no order on this page is the order on a ballot.

Troy Balderson

Troy Balderson

Republican · U.S. Representative, Ohio's 12th District, since 2018

  • Farmer; customer service at a family-owned automobile dealership
  • Vice president and general manager of Balderson Motor Sales, his family's Zanesville car dealership, 1987-2008.
  • Ohio House of Representatives member, 2009-2011; Ohio Senate member, 2011-2018

10 of 11 sections researched · 80 sources

Jerrad Christian

Democratic · No public office in the record

  • Software engineer (per campaign)
  • Worked as an outdoor education teacher for a nonprofit and as a factory janitor before software engineering. (per campaign)
  • Attended Ohio University on the GI Bill; later attended a technical school (per campaign)

8 of 11 sections researched · 24 sources

Troy Balderson

Coverage, by section10 of 11 sections researched.Profile: 12 entriesOn the ballot: 1 entryWhere they stand: 7 entriesWhat they have said, checked: 2 entriesRecord in office: 19 entriesMoney: 31 entriesFinancial interests: 3 entriesPolling and approval: None found in the records checkedElections: 6 entriesEndorsements: 4 entriesSources: 13 entries10 of 11 sections researched · 80 sources
Coverage, by section10 of 11 sections researched.Source: Cracked Buckeye coverage record for Troy Balderson, 10 of 11 sections researched · as of 2026-10-29 · Download this chart
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Jerrad Christian

Coverage, by section8 of 11 sections researched.Profile: 8 entriesOn the ballot: 1 entryWhere they stand: 6 entriesWhat they have said, checked: None found in the records checkedRecord in office: None found in the records checkedMoney: 4 entriesFinancial interests: 1 entryPolling and approval: None found in the records checkedElections: 2 entriesEndorsements: 6 entriesSources: 6 entries8 of 11 sections researched · 24 sources
Coverage, by section8 of 11 sections researched.Source: Cracked Buckeye coverage record for Jerrad Christian, 8 of 11 sections researched · as of 2026-10-22 · Download this chart
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claimsnone found
recordnone found
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pollingnone found
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The race in pictures

Polls, U.S. Representative, Ohio's 12th District, as publishedNo poll of this race is on file yet.None found in the records checked
Polls, U.S. Representative, Ohio's 12th District, as publishedNo poll of this race is on file yet.Source: fec.gov · as of 2026-11-03 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
Polls, U.S. Representative, Ohio's 12th District, as published
Status
None found in the records checked
Money, raised, spent and cash on hand, as filedRaised, as filed: Balderson $2.2M (cycle), Christian $142K (cycle); as of October 14, 2026.RaisedBalderson (R)Troy Balderson: raised $2.2M as filed with the FEC, as of 2026-10-14, for the election cycle$2.2MChristian (D)Jerrad Christian: raised $142K as filed with the FEC, as of 2026-10-14, for the election cycle$142KSpentBalderson (R)Troy Balderson: spent $2.3M as filed with the FEC, as of 2026-10-14, for the election cycle$2.3MChristian (D)Jerrad Christian: spent $131K as filed with the FEC, as of 2026-10-14, for the election cycle$131KCash on handBalderson (R)Troy Balderson: cash on hand $1.1M as filed with the FEC, as of 2026-10-14, for the election cycle$1.1MChristian (D)Jerrad Christian: cash on hand $24K as filed with the FEC, as of 2026-10-14, for the election cycle$24K
Money, raised, spent and cash on hand, as filedRaised, as filed: Balderson $2.2M (cycle), Christian $142K (cycle); as of October 14, 2026.Source: FEC filings, committees C00662650; C00851956 · as of 2026-10-14 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
Money, raised, spent and cash on hand, as filed
GroupItemUSDNote
RaisedBalderson (R)2,211,052.32
RaisedChristian (D)142,447.64
SpentBalderson (R)2,276,062.78
SpentChristian (D)130,594.74
Cash on handBalderson (R)1,062,978.76
Cash on handChristian (D)24,078.87

A note on our coverage

Read before the columns: where one candidate has more entries than another, this says which of the two reasons it is.

Donors: 25 for Troy Balderson and 1 for Jerrad Christian. The gap is in our research, not in them.

Troy Balderson's record in office has 19 entries and Jerrad Christian's has 0. The difference reflects the length of each public record and the depth of our research; it is not a judgment.

Sources: Troy Balderson has 13 entries and Jerrad Christian has 6 entries. The difference reflects the length of each public record and the depth of our research; it is not a judgment.

Jump to a candidate

Where they stand

Their own words, by issue, with the date, the venue and the link. A paraphrase is marked as one.

Alzheimer's disease and dementia care

Troy Balderson

The sooner we can identify Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, the sooner patients and families can begin treatment, plan for the future, and access the care and support they need.

July 20, 2026 · Statement after House passage of the AADAPT Act

Source: balderson.house.gov

Jerrad Christian

None found in the records checked

Campaign finance

Troy Balderson

None found in the records checked

Jerrad Christian

Billionaires should not have a louder voice than a teacher, a mechanic, a nurse or a janitor.

September 21, 2026 · Campaign website Issues page, undated; fetched 2026-09-21

Source: christianforohio.com

Disaster relief

Troy Balderson

This federal assistance will help families, businesses, and communities across Ohio begin rebuilding after these devastating storms.

October 2, 2026 · Official House press release on Ohio's federal disaster declaration

Source: Balderson Applauds Approval of Federal Flood Relief for Ohio Communities

Jerrad Christian

None found in the records checked

Electric grid planning

Troy Balderson

Our nation is using more electricity each year, and for our grid to meet that growing demand, we need to know where infrastructure investments are needed to keep the lights on and keep America moving forward.

July 23, 2026 · Statement after the Energy and Commerce Committee approved the bill 47-0

Source: balderson.house.gov

Jerrad Christian

None found in the records checked

Electricity costs

Troy Balderson

To protect Americans from higher electric bills and make sure our grid can keep up with rising demand, we need to plan ahead

September 16, 2026 · Statement after House passage of the Load Forecasting Enhancement Act

Source: balderson.house.gov

Jerrad Christian

None found in the records checked

Health care

Troy Balderson

Government bureaucrats do not belong in the doctor-patient relationship.

September 21, 2026 · Campaign website Issues page, undated; fetched 2026-09-21

Source: baldersonforcongress.com

Jerrad Christian

Universal healthcare is a non-partisan policy in nearly every other modern country. It is proven to lower costs while removing the middle men who tell us which doctors we can see and which medications we can buy.

September 21, 2026 · Campaign website Issues page, undated; fetched 2026-09-21

Source: christianforohio.com

Immigration

Troy Balderson

America is the most welcoming country in the world. But when we welcome people to our home, we ask that they meet us at the front door instead of climbing through the window.

September 21, 2026 · Campaign website Issues page, undated; fetched 2026-09-21

Source: baldersonforcongress.com

Jerrad Christian

None found in the records checked

Immigration enforcement

Troy Balderson

None found in the records checked

Jerrad Christian

Abolishing ICE as it exists and replacing it with a narrowly tailored, accountable system focused on real public safety is a serious conversation this country needs to have.

September 21, 2026 · Campaign website Issues page, undated; fetched 2026-09-21

Source: christianforohio.com

Minimum wage

Troy Balderson

None found in the records checked

Jerrad Christian

In the richest country in the world, no American should have to live in poverty. That is a baseline standard of dignity.

September 21, 2026 · Campaign website Issues page, undated; fetched 2026-09-21

Source: christianforohio.com

Power plant emissions rules

Troy Balderson

Shortsighted, anti-energy policies like this drive up electricity costs for Ohio families and severely weaken our grid’s ability to keep up with growing power demand.

September 15, 2026 · Statement after the EPA announced the repeal of the Clean Power Plan 2.0

Source: balderson.house.gov

Jerrad Christian

None found in the records checked

Social Security

Troy Balderson

None found in the records checked

Jerrad Christian

Lifting or eliminating the cap would extend the program’s solvency and strengthen benefits without cutting a dime from retirees.

September 21, 2026 · Campaign website Issues page, undated; fetched 2026-09-21

Source: christianforohio.com

Voting rights

Troy Balderson

None found in the records checked

Jerrad Christian

We should pass the Voting Rights Act and fully restore the protections that were stripped away after Shelby County v. Holder.

September 21, 2026 · Campaign website Issues page, undated; fetched 2026-09-21

Source: christianforohio.com

What they have said, checked

Newest first. Each check is shown in the checker's own rating word, with their name, the date and the link.

Troy Balderson

None found in the records checked

Jerrad Christian

None found in the records checked

Record in office

Dated actions. Any evaluation of an action is printed with the name of whoever made it and the link.

Record in office, dated entries, both candidates on one axis19 record entries from 2026 to 2026; 14 of them votes; 2 offices held on the record.20102020Balderson (R)Ohio House of Representatives, 2009 to 2011U.S. Representative, Ohio's 12th District, 2018 to present2026-07-20 (bill): The House passed his Accelerating Access to Dementia and Alzheimer's Provider Training Act (H.R. 3747), co-led with Representative Nanette B2026-07-23 (bill): The House Energy and Commerce Committee approved his Load Forecasting Enhancement Act by a vote of 47 to 0.2026-09-01 (vote): Voted yes on the motion to suspend the rules and concur in the Senate amendments to H.R. 6500, which the Senate amended into the Continuing 2026-09-01 (vote): Voted yes on agreeing to H. Res. 1490, "providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms"; the House adopted it2026-09-01 (vote): Voted yes on passage of H.R. 9436, the Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 ("to extend the time period for which certain regulations"2026-09-02 (vote): Voted yes on the motion to suspend the rules and pass H.J. Res. 1, proposing an amendment to the Constitution to require that the Supreme Co2026-09-02 (vote): Voted yes on passage of H.R. 1501, the Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025 ("to amend the FAST Act to include certain mineral production "2026-09-03 (vote): Voted yes on passage of H.R. 4795, the Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026, which would make a college that takes part in a "n"2026-09-14 (vote): Voted yes on the motion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 3276, the Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026 ("to direct th"2026-09-15 (statement): Issued a statement as chairman of the House Energy Action Team after the EPA announced the repeal of the rule known as the Clean Power Plan 2026-09-15 (vote): Voted yes on the motion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 2140, the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025, which reauthorizes the diesel e2026-09-15 (vote): Voted yes on passage of H.J. Res. 210, disapproving under the Congressional Review Act the Environmental Protection Agency rule "California "2026-09-15 (vote): Voted no on agreeing to H. Con. Res. 93, directing the President under section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Arm2026-09-16 (bill): The House passed his Load Forecasting Enhancement Act (H.R. 9332) unanimously. The bill would direct the Federal Energy Regulatory Commissio2026-09-16 (vote): Voted yes on the motion to concur in the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334, which the Senate amended into the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Rus2026-09-16 (vote): Voted yes on passage of H.R. 9576, the National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 ("to establish the National Fraud Enforcement Divisio"2026-09-16 (vote): Voted yes on passage of H.R. 10326, the Preventing Rip-offs and Obtaining Oversight of Funds (PROOF) Act, on information-sharing between fed2026-09-16 (vote): Voted yes on passage of H.J. Res. 213, disapproving under the Congressional Review Act the Environmental Protection Agency rule "California "2026-09-28 (bill): Introduced H.R. 10615 as its sponsor, titled "To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require State Medicaid fraud control units to"Christian (D)
Record in office, dated entries, both candidates on one axis19 record entries from 2026 to 2026; 14 of them votes; 2 offices held on the record.Source: Cracked Buckeye person record for Balderson (R) and Christian (D), 19 dated entries · as of 2026-09-28 · Download this chart
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Record in office, dated entries, both candidates on one axis
PersonDateKindEntry
Balderson (R)2009officeOhio House of Representatives
Balderson (R)2018officeU.S. Representative, Ohio's 12th District
Balderson (R)2026-07-20bill2026-07-20 (bill): The House passed his Accelerating Access to Dementia and Alzheimer's Provider Training Act (H.R. 3747), co-led with Representative Nanette B
Balderson (R)2026-07-23bill2026-07-23 (bill): The House Energy and Commerce Committee approved his Load Forecasting Enhancement Act by a vote of 47 to 0.
Balderson (R)2026-09-01vote2026-09-01 (vote): Voted yes on the motion to suspend the rules and concur in the Senate amendments to H.R. 6500, which the Senate amended into the Continuing
Balderson (R)2026-09-01vote2026-09-01 (vote): Voted yes on agreeing to H. Res. 1490, "providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms"; the House adopted it
Balderson (R)2026-09-01vote2026-09-01 (vote): Voted yes on passage of H.R. 9436, the Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 ("to extend the time period for which certain regulations"
Balderson (R)2026-09-02vote2026-09-02 (vote): Voted yes on the motion to suspend the rules and pass H.J. Res. 1, proposing an amendment to the Constitution to require that the Supreme Co
Balderson (R)2026-09-02vote2026-09-02 (vote): Voted yes on passage of H.R. 1501, the Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025 ("to amend the FAST Act to include certain mineral production "
Balderson (R)2026-09-03vote2026-09-03 (vote): Voted yes on passage of H.R. 4795, the Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026, which would make a college that takes part in a "n"
Balderson (R)2026-09-14vote2026-09-14 (vote): Voted yes on the motion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 3276, the Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026 ("to direct th"
Balderson (R)2026-09-15statement2026-09-15 (statement): Issued a statement as chairman of the House Energy Action Team after the EPA announced the repeal of the rule known as the Clean Power Plan
Balderson (R)2026-09-15vote2026-09-15 (vote): Voted yes on the motion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 2140, the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025, which reauthorizes the diesel e
Balderson (R)2026-09-15vote2026-09-15 (vote): Voted yes on passage of H.J. Res. 210, disapproving under the Congressional Review Act the Environmental Protection Agency rule "California "
Balderson (R)2026-09-15vote2026-09-15 (vote): Voted no on agreeing to H. Con. Res. 93, directing the President under section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Arm
Balderson (R)2026-09-16bill2026-09-16 (bill): The House passed his Load Forecasting Enhancement Act (H.R. 9332) unanimously. The bill would direct the Federal Energy Regulatory Commissio
Balderson (R)2026-09-16vote2026-09-16 (vote): Voted yes on the motion to concur in the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334, which the Senate amended into the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Rus
Balderson (R)2026-09-16vote2026-09-16 (vote): Voted yes on passage of H.R. 9576, the National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 ("to establish the National Fraud Enforcement Divisio"
Balderson (R)2026-09-16vote2026-09-16 (vote): Voted yes on passage of H.R. 10326, the Preventing Rip-offs and Obtaining Oversight of Funds (PROOF) Act, on information-sharing between fed
Balderson (R)2026-09-16vote2026-09-16 (vote): Voted yes on passage of H.J. Res. 213, disapproving under the Congressional Review Act the Environmental Protection Agency rule "California "
Balderson (R)2026-09-28bill2026-09-28 (bill): Introduced H.R. 10615 as its sponsor, titled "To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require State Medicaid fraud control units to"

Troy Balderson

  1. September 28, 2026 · bill

    Introduced H.R. 10615 as its sponsor, titled "To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require State Medicaid fraud control units to conduct annual audits."

    Sources: congress.gov · govtrack.us

  2. September 16, 2026 · vote

    Voted yes on the motion to concur in the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334, which the Senate amended into the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026; the motion passed 262 to 159.

    Sources: clerk.house.gov · congress.gov

  3. September 16, 2026 · vote

    Voted yes on passage of H.R. 9576, the National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 ("to establish the National Fraud Enforcement Division of the Department of Justice"); the House passed it 352 to 72.

    Sources: clerk.house.gov · congress.gov

  4. September 16, 2026 · vote

    Voted yes on passage of H.R. 10326, the Preventing Rip-offs and Obtaining Oversight of Funds (PROOF) Act, on information-sharing between federal law enforcement and state agencies to detect, investigate and prosecute fraud in certain federal programs; the House passed it 217 to 207.

    Sources: clerk.house.gov · congress.gov

  5. September 16, 2026 · vote

    Voted yes on passage of H.J. Res. 213, disapproving under the Congressional Review Act the Environmental Protection Agency rule "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision"; the House passed it 214 to 208.

    Sources: clerk.house.gov · congress.gov

  6. September 16, 2026 · bill

    The House passed his Load Forecasting Enhancement Act (H.R. 9332) unanimously. The bill would direct the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to convene regional joint boards with state utility commissions on electric load forecasting. It now goes to the Senate.

    Source: balderson.house.gov

  7. September 15, 2026 · vote

    Voted yes on the motion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 2140, the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025, which reauthorizes the diesel emissions reduction program; the motion passed 343 to 79.

    Sources: clerk.house.gov · congress.gov

  8. September 15, 2026 · vote

    Voted yes on passage of H.J. Res. 210, disapproving under the Congressional Review Act the Environmental Protection Agency rule "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision"; the House passed it 216 to 211.

    Sources: clerk.house.gov · congress.gov

  9. September 15, 2026 · vote

    Voted no on agreeing to H. Con. Res. 93, directing the President under section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran; the House adopted it 220 to 204.

    Sources: clerk.house.gov · congress.gov

  10. September 15, 2026 · statement

    Issued a statement as chairman of the House Energy Action Team after the EPA announced the repeal of the rule known as the Clean Power Plan 2.0. He had introduced a bill in January 2025 to nullify that rule.

    Source: balderson.house.gov

  11. September 14, 2026 · vote

    Voted yes on the motion to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 3276, the Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026 ("to direct the Secretary of the Interior to establish the Urban Bird Treaty Program"); the motion passed 345 to 60.

    Sources: clerk.house.gov · congress.gov

  12. September 3, 2026 · vote

    Voted yes on passage of H.R. 4795, the Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026, which would make a college that takes part in a "nonexpressive commercial boycott of Israel" ineligible for certain Higher Education Act funds; the House passed it 237 to 169.

    Sources: clerk.house.gov · congress.gov

  13. September 2, 2026 · vote

    Voted yes on the motion to suspend the rules and pass H.J. Res. 1, proposing an amendment to the Constitution to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices; the motion failed 212 to 206, short of the two-thirds a suspension needs.

    Sources: clerk.house.gov · congress.gov

  14. September 2, 2026 · vote

    Voted yes on passage of H.R. 1501, the Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025 ("to amend the FAST Act to include certain mineral production activities as a covered project"); the House passed it 218 to 201.

    Sources: clerk.house.gov · congress.gov

  15. September 1, 2026 · vote

    Voted yes on the motion to suspend the rules and concur in the Senate amendments to H.R. 6500, which the Senate amended into the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 ("making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2027"); the motion passed 370 to 48.

    Sources: clerk.house.gov · congress.gov

  16. September 1, 2026 · vote

    Voted yes on passage of H.R. 9436, the Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 ("to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective"); the House passed it 219 to 196.

    Sources: clerk.house.gov · congress.gov

  17. September 1, 2026 · vote

    Voted yes on agreeing to H. Res. 1490, "providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms"; the House adopted it 220 to 192, with 2 members voting present.

    Sources: clerk.house.gov · congress.gov

  18. July 23, 2026 · bill

    The House Energy and Commerce Committee approved his Load Forecasting Enhancement Act by a vote of 47 to 0.

    Source: balderson.house.gov

  19. July 20, 2026 · bill

    The House passed his Accelerating Access to Dementia and Alzheimer's Provider Training Act (H.R. 3747), co-led with Representative Nanette Barragan, which reauthorizes the Project ECHO program for primary care providers.

    Source: balderson.house.gov

Jerrad Christian

None found in the records checked

Money

Totals and donors exactly as filed with the FEC or the Ohio Secretary of State, each figure with its filing link.

Itemized contributions from inside Ohio, share of all itemizedFrom Ohio addresses: Balderson 70.0%, Christian 87.2%.Balderson (R)Troy Balderson: 70.0% of itemized contributions from Ohio addresses70% OhioTroy Balderson: 70.0% of itemized contributions from Ohio addresses30% ElsewhereChristian (D)Jerrad Christian: 87.2% of itemized contributions from Ohio addresses87% OhioJerrad Christian: 87.2% of itemized contributions from Ohio addresses
Itemized contributions from inside Ohio, share of all itemizedFrom Ohio addresses: Balderson 70.0%, Christian 87.2%.Source: FEC filings, committees C00662650; C00851956 · as of 2026-06-30 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
Itemized contributions from inside Ohio, share of all itemized
BarSegmentValueShare
Balderson (R)Ohio422,90070.0%
Balderson (R)Elsewhere181,242.8630.0%
Christian (D)Ohio21,70287.2%
Christian (D)Elsewhere3,185.6112.8%

Troy Balderson

Where the money went, as filedTroy Balderson raised $2.2M, spent $2.3M, $1.1M on hand as of October 14, 2026; $1.1M more went out or stayed on hand than this filing reports raised.Raised to Spent: $1.5MOther funds (derived) to Spent: $769KRaised to Cash on hand: $704KOther funds (derived) to Cash on hand: $359KTroy Balderson: Raised, $2.2M as filed, as of 2026-10-14Raised$2.2MTroy Balderson: Other funds (derived), $1.1M as filed, as of 2026-10-14Other funds (derived)$1.1MTroy Balderson: Spent, $2.3M as filed, as of 2026-10-14Spent$2.3MTroy Balderson: Cash on hand, $1.1M as filed, as of 2026-10-14Cash on hand$1.1MIn, as filedWhere it went, as filed
Where the money went, as filedTroy Balderson raised $2.2M, spent $2.3M, $1.1M on hand as of October 14, 2026; $1.1M more went out or stayed on hand than this filing reports raised.Source: FEC filings, committee C00662650, through 2026-10-14 · as of 2026-10-14 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
Where the money went, as filed
FromToDollarsShare of totalNote
RaisedSpent1,507,167.2045.1%
Other funds (derived)Spent768,895.5823.0%
RaisedCash on hand703,885.1221.1%
Other funds (derived)Cash on hand359,093.6410.8%

Totals as filed

FEC, as of October 14, 2026: raised $2,211,052, spent $2,276,063, cash on hand $1,062,979.

Source: FEC-2037938 Pre-General

FEC, as of September 30, 2026: raised $2,130,058, spent $2,044,955, cash on hand $1,091,528.

From the FEC's candidate summary file, which adds up a candidate's authorized committees and nets out refunds, so it can differ from one committee's own report.

Sources: All candidates summary file, 2025-2026 (FEC bulk file weball26; last modified 2026-10-16 05:40 GMT) · FEC candidate H8OH12180, 2026 cycle financial summary

FEC, as of June 30, 2026: raised $1,743,281, spent $767,354, cash on hand $1,982,352.

Sources: ballotpedia.org · fec.gov · FEC candidate H8OH12180, 2026 cycle financial summary · OpenFEC candidate totals, Ohio U.S. House, 2026 (coverage through June 30, 2026)

Top donors, as filed

  • BALDERSON VICTORY FUND · $44,732 · PAC · Out of state

    Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

  • SOUTHWEST AIRLINES PILOTS ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (SWAPA PAC) · $13,000 · PAC · Out of state

    Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

  • ABBOTT LABORATORIES EMPLOYEE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE · $10,000 · PAC · Out of state

    ABBOTT LABORATORIES

    Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

  • ALLIED PILOTS ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE · $10,000 · PAC · Out of state

    Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

  • AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC SEPARATE SEGREGATED FUND (AMAZON PAC) · $10,000 · PAC · Out of state

    Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

  • AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORTHODONTISTS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE · $10,000 · PAC · Out of state

    AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF ORTHODONTISTS

    Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

  • AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COMPANIES (ACEC/PAC) · $10,000 · PAC · Out of state

    AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COMPANIES

    Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

  • AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR COMPANY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE · $10,000 · PAC · Out of state

    AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR COMPAY

    Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

  • AMERICAN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION PAC · $10,000 · PAC · Out of state

    AMERICAN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION

    Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

  • AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE · $10,000 · PAC · Out of state

    AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

    Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

  • CARDINAL HEALTH INC. PAC · $10,000 · PAC · In state

    Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

  • CATERPILLAR INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (CATPAC) · $10,000 · PAC · Out of state

    CATERPILLAR INC.

    Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

  • CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE · $10,000 · PAC · Out of state

    CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS INC.

    Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

  • CONSTELLATION ENERGY CORPORATION EMPLOYEE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (CEPAC) · $10,000 · PAC · Out of state

    CONSTELLATION ENERGY CORPORATION

    Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

  • DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION EMPLOYEE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (DUKEPAC) · $10,000 · PAC · Out of state

    DUKE ENERGY CORPORATION

    Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

  • KELLEY DRYE & WARREN POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE · $10,000 · PAC · Out of state

    Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

  • LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA HOLDINGS POLITICAL PARTICIPATION COMMITTEE · $10,000 · PAC · Out of state

    Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

  • MARATHON PETROLEUM CORPORATION EMPLOYEES POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (MPAC) · $10,000 · PAC · In state

    MARATHON PETROLEUM CORPORATION

    Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

  • MOLINA HEALTHCARE, INC. PAC · $10,000 · PAC · Out of state

    MOLINA HEALTHCARE INC

    Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

  • NETJETS ASSOCIATION OF SHARED AIRCRAFT PILOTS PAC; NJASAP PAC · $10,000 · PAC · In state

    Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

  • NETJETS INC. PAC · $10,000 · PAC · In state

    BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY RAILPAC (BNSF RAILPAC)

    Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

  • POLITICAL EDUCATION PATTERNS POLITICAL ARM INTL UNION OPERATING ENG LOCAL 18 · $10,000 · PAC · In state

    INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 18

    Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

  • THE AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER COMMITTEE FOR RESPONSIBLE GOVERNMENT · $10,000 · PAC · In state

    AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER

    Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

  • THE COUNCIL OF INSURANCE AGENTS & BROKERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE · $10,000 · PAC · Out of state

    COUNCIL OF INSURANCE AGENTS & BROKERS

    Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

  • VISTRA EMPLOYEE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE OF VISTRA CORP. · $10,000 · PAC · Out of state

    VISTRA CORP.

    Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

Outside spending

In-state share

From inside Ohio: $422,900 (70%), as of June 30, 2026. Sum of itemized individual contributions (contributor entity IND, transaction types 10, 15 and 15E) to committee C00662650 in the FEC bulk file indiv26.zip for the 2025-2026 period, transactions dated 2025-01-20 to 2026-06-30 in whole dollars as the file carries them, memo rows (MEMO_CD X), refunds and the candidate's own contributions excluded; an Ohio address means the contributor's filed STATE is OH.

Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

Jerrad Christian

Where the money went, as filedJerrad Christian raised $142K, spent $131K, $24K on hand as of October 14, 2026; $12K more went out or stayed on hand than this filing reports raised.Raised to Spent: $120KOther funds (derived) to Spent: $10KRaised to Cash on hand: $22KOther funds (derived) to Cash on hand: $1,903Jerrad Christian: Raised, $142K as filed, as of 2026-10-14Raised$142KJerrad Christian: Other funds (derived), $12K as filed, as of 2026-10-14Other funds (derived)$12KJerrad Christian: Spent, $131K as filed, as of 2026-10-14Spent$131KJerrad Christian: Cash on hand, $24K as filed, as of 2026-10-14Cash on hand$24KIn, as filedWhere it went, as filed
Where the money went, as filedJerrad Christian raised $142K, spent $131K, $24K on hand as of October 14, 2026; $12K more went out or stayed on hand than this filing reports raised.Source: FEC filings, committee C00851956, through 2026-10-14 · as of 2026-10-14 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
Where the money went, as filed
FromToDollarsShare of totalNote
RaisedSpent120,272.0577.8%
Other funds (derived)Spent10,322.696.7%
RaisedCash on hand22,175.5914.3%
Other funds (derived)Cash on hand1,903.281.2%

Totals as filed

FEC, as of October 14, 2026: raised $142,448, spent $130,595, cash on hand $24,079.

Source: FEC-2038885 Pre-General

FEC, as of September 30, 2026: raised $130,784, spent $110,785, cash on hand $23,757.

From the FEC's candidate summary file, which adds up a candidate's authorized committees and nets out refunds, so it can differ from one committee's own report.

Sources: All candidates summary file, 2025-2026 (FEC bulk file weball26; last modified 2026-10-16 05:40 GMT) · FEC candidate H4OH12080, 2026 cycle financial summary

FEC, as of June 30, 2026: raised $84,378, spent $69,210, cash on hand $18,925.

Sources: ballotpedia.org · fec.gov · FEC candidate H4OH12080, 2026 cycle financial summary · OpenFEC candidate totals, Ohio U.S. House, 2026 (coverage through June 30, 2026)

Top donors, as filed

  • THE CENTER FOR FREETHOUGHT EQUALITY PAC · $250 · PAC · Out of state

    THE CENTER FOR FREETHOUGHT EQUALITY

    Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

Outside spending

None found in the records checked

In-state share

From inside Ohio: $21,702 (87%), as of June 30, 2026. Sum of itemized individual contributions (contributor entity IND, transaction types 10, 15 and 15E) to committee C00851956 in the FEC bulk file indiv26.zip for the 2025-2026 period, transactions dated 2025-01-07 to 2026-06-30 in whole dollars as the file carries them, memo rows (MEMO_CD X), refunds and the candidate's own contributions excluded; an Ohio address means the contributor's filed STATE is OH.

Sources: fec.gov · fec.gov · fec.gov

The result

Past election results, share of the vote6 prior races on file across 2 candidates.Balderson2018 U.S. House 12Troy Balderson, U.S. Representative, Ohio's 12th District: won, 51.4%51.4%2018 U.S. House 12…Troy Balderson, U.S. Representative, Ohio's 12th District: won, 50.1%50.1%2020 U.S. House 12Troy Balderson, U.S. Representative, Ohio's 12th District: won, 55.2%55.2%2022 U.S. House 12Troy Balderson, U.S. Representative, Ohio's 12th District: won, 69.3%69.3%2024 U.S. House 12Troy Balderson, U.S. Representative, Ohio's 12th District: won, 68.5%68.5%Christian2024 U.S. House 12Jerrad Christian, U.S. Representative, Ohio's 12th District: lost, 31.5%31.5%
Past election results, share of the vote6 prior races on file across 2 candidates.Source: Ohio Secretary of State, official canvass, 2018-2024 · as of 2024 · Download this chart
The numbers behind this figure, as a table
Past election results, share of the vote
GroupItemPCTNote
Balderson2018 U.S. House 1251.4
Balderson2018 U.S. House 12 special50.1
Balderson2020 U.S. House 1255.2
Balderson2022 U.S. House 1269.3
Balderson2024 U.S. House 1268.5
Christian2024 U.S. House 1231.5

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Quick answers

When is the 2026 U.S. Representative, Ohio's 12th District election?

The election for U.S. Representative, Ohio's 12th District is on November 3, 2026.

Who is running for U.S. Representative, Ohio's 12th District in 2026?

On the ballot for U.S. Representative, Ohio's 12th District, in surname order: Troy Balderson (Republican), Jerrad Christian (Democratic).

Who holds the U.S. Representative, Ohio's 12th District seat now?

The seat is held by Troy Balderson.

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