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November 3, 2026 Ohio General Election

Candidates for U.S. Representative District 12, Ohio

Troy Balderson - R

►Websitebaldersonforcongress.com/

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Jerrad Christian - D

►Websitewww.christianforohio.com

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Troy Balderson

Biographical

General Philosophy

Personal and Family

Professional Experience

Civic Involvement

Political Experience

Religious Affiliation

Educational Background

Military Service

Reasons & Objectives

Why I Am Running for Public Office

Goals If Elected

Housing & Communities

Housing

Clean and Livable Environment

Health & Medical

Healthcare

Health & Medical Reform

COVID Pandemic

Immigration, Border Security, Terrorism & Homeland Security

Immigration Policy & Reform

Border Security

Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

Foreign Policy

Israel

Gaza

Israel, Hamas and Palestinian Conflict

China

Russia

Ukraine

Endorsments, Voting, Elections, Politics & Government

Organization Endorsements

Government & Democracy

Government Transparency

Jobs, Economy, Trade, Business, Industry & Agriculture

Economy

Farm Subsidies & Supports

Labor, Wages & Unions

Minimum Wage

Unions and Collective Bargaining

Education & Schools

Public Schools K-12

Environment & Climate Change

Environment

Abortion, Pro-Life & Genetic Engineering

Pro-Choice (Abortion) or Pro-Life

Planned Parenthood & Family Planning

Civil, Religious, LGBTQ & Human Rights

Civil Rights

Personal Data Privacy

Values, Religion, Family, Patriotism & Public Service

Planned Parenthood & Family Planning

Gun & Property Rights

Right to Own and Carry Guns - Second Amendment

Energy

Infrastructure & Transportation

Data Centers

Technology, Internet, Social Media, Science & Space

TikTok

Rural Internet Access

Taxes

Corporate Tax Breaks & Loopholes

Military, National Defense & Veterans

Department of Defense and Pentagon

Defense

Seniors, Social Security, Medicare, Pensions

Social Security

Federal Budget & Fiscal Policy

Balanced Budget Constitutional Amendment