U.S. Representative for Ohio’s 12th District
Troy Balderson
Position · +0.46
- In office
- House 2018–now
8 years in CongressMore senior than 57% of the House - Breaks on
- Agriculture and Food 13% · Economics and Public Finance 10%
- Committees
- Energy and Commerce
- Bills on
- Energy · Health · Environmental Protection
- Age
- 64
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
Where Balderson has influence
Roles
- Vice Chair · Oversight and Investigations (Energy and Commerce)
- Energy and Commerce · 13th in seniority on the majority side
Bills on the move
- H.R. 9332 Load Forecasting Enhancement Act · Passed a chamber
- H.R. 3747 Accelerating Access to Dementia and Alzheimer’s Provider Training Act · Passed a chamber
- H.R. 3616 Reliable Power Act · Passed a chamber
- H.R. 1047 GRID Power Act · Passed a chamber
Talks most about
Stories in Balderson’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Balderson breaks with Republicans
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Balderson voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for House Republicans.
- Agriculture and Food 13% · 1 of 8 party 13%
- Economics and Public Finance 10% · 5 of 49 party 7%
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Balderson broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| 09/16/26 | Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".On Passage · This joint resolution revokes the partial authorization granted to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to amend its Commercial Harbor… | Yea |
| 09/16/26 | PROOF ActOn Passage · Preventing Rip-offs and Obtaining Oversight of Funds Act or the PROOF Act | Yea |
| 07/21/26 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 07/21/26 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 04/30/26 | Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill (commonly known as the farm bill) reauthorizes through FY2031 and modifies Department of Agriculture programs that addressBroke w/ party | Nay |
| 03/18/26 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring a balanced budget for the Federal Government.On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting total federal expenditures for a year from exceeding the average… | Not voting |
| 03/18/26 | Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers ActOn Motion to Recommit · Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act of 2025 | Not voting |
| 03/17/26 | MAWS Act of 2026On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Mitigation Action and Watermen Support Act of 2026 or the MAWS Act of 2026Broke w/ party | Nay |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Balderson is saying
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Balderson Applauds Approval of Federal Flood Relief for Ohio Communities
Applauded Trump's approval of federal disaster declaration for Ohio flood relief.
“After weeks of working with the Governor, FEMA, and local officials, I’m grateful President Trump approved Ohio’s major disaster declaration.”
Emergency ManagementAI-read
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House Passes Balderson Bill to Lower Energy Costs for Ohioans
The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed the bipartisan Load Forecasting Enhancement Act (H.R. 9332), led by Congressman Troy Balderson (OH-12), chairman of the House Energy Action Team (HEAT).
“To protect Americans from higher electric bills and make sure our grid can keep up with rising demand, we need to plan ahead.”
Mentions H.R. 9332Mentions H.R. 9340 · voted Yea Sep 16, 2026, roll 672
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Congressman Troy Balderson (OH-12), chairman of the House Energy Action Team (HEAT), released the following statement after EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the repeal of the “Clean Power Plan 2.0,” a Biden-era regulation aimed at…
“The Biden-Harris Administration crafted the Clean Power Plan 2.0 for one reason only: to permanently eliminate coal and natural gas from America’s energy mix.”
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Balderson, Husted, Moreno Back Disaster Declaration for Ohio Following Serious Storms
Congressman Troy Balderson (OH-12), along with Senators Jon Husted (R-OH) and Bernie Moreno (R-OH), sent a letter today to President Donald Trump urging the swift approval of Governor Mike DeWine’s request for a major disaster declaration…
“We write in strong support of Governor Mike DeWine’s request for a major disaster declaration, which was submitted to FEMA Region V on September 2, 2026.”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Balderson voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredMeets expectations
Rank 78 of 433 in the House ┃ expected = average of 195 majority-party members without a committee lead
How far Balderson’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 23
- Action in committee 6
- Action beyond committee 6
- Passed chamber 6
- Became law 0
23 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 2 significant (got a roll call vote), 21 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 25 sponsored billsSponsored 25 (House median 25) · cosponsored 190 (median 289), 13 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Energy, Health, Environmental Protection.
- H.R. 10645 To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make uniformly available to States certain standardized data analytic technologies to identify and prevent fraud, waste, and abuse under Medicaid.Introduced Oct 1, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10615 Medicaid Integrity Improvement ActIntroduced Sep 28, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9332 Load Forecasting Enhancement ActEnhances electric grid load forecasting methods and requirements. AI-readEnergy · Introduced Jul 9, 2026 Passed a chamber
- H.Res. 1129 Recognizing and honoring the fallen members of the 121st Air Refueling Wing of the Ohio Air National Guard.Armed Forces and National Security · Introduced Mar 20, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 3747 Accelerating Access to Dementia and Alzheimer’s Provider Training ActReauthorizes dementia and Alzheimer's provider training grants through fiscal year 2031. AI-readHealth · Introduced Feb 25, 2026 Passed a chamber
- H.R. 7523 Spent Petroleum Catalyst Recycling and Critical Minerals and Metals Recovery Exemption ActEnergy · Introduced Feb 12, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 6352 CLEAR Act of 2025Energy · Introduced Dec 2, 2025 In committee
- H.R. 5839 Supplemental Benefits for Individuals Act of 2025Health · Introduced Oct 28, 2025 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share | With party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congress | 158 | 89% | Pro |
| Economics and Public Finance | 69 | 59% | Pro |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 61 | 79% | Pro |
| Energy | 38 | 76% | Pro |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 33 | 85% | Pro |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 76% | Pro |
| Government Operations and Politics | 29 | 86% | Pro |
| International Affairs | 26 | 50% | Pro |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 26 | 85% | Pro |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 80% | Pro |
| Commerce | 24 | 92% | Pro |
| Immigration | 16 | 75% | Pro |
| Education | 15 | 67% | Pro |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 64% | Pro |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 12 | 100% | Pro |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 45% | Pro |
| Health | 8 | 63% | Pro |
| Taxation | 8 | 100% | Pro |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 88% | Pro |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 100% | Pro |
| Law | 7 | 71% | Pro |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% | Pro |
| Native Americans | 5 | 80% | Pro |
| Animals | 4 | 75% | Pro |
| Families | 4 | 50% | Pro |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% | Pro |
| Procedural | 4 | 25% | Pro |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% | Pro |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 100% | Pro |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% | Pro |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 50% | Pro |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 100% | Pro |
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- RMike JohnsonLA-4100%agreement
- RRobert E. LattaOH-598%agreement
- RDavid J. TaylorOH-298%agreement
See all twelve closest allies, the members Balderson most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Start with a free account Log inCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Balderson’s campaign raised $1.7M: $628K (36%) from individuals and $1.0M (60%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $2.0M.
Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Balderson
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 317.
- Balderson Victory Fund Independent PAC
- American Council of Engineering Companies Trade association PAC
See how much each organization gave Balderson this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inBalderson’s own leadership PAC: Your Ohio Republican Team. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Compare Balderson’s measures across every Congress on file.
Start with a free account Log inRésumé and contact
Career in Congress
- U.S. House, OH-12Republican2018–present
Seat
- State
- Ohio
- District
- 12
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 64
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-5355
2429 Rayburn House Office Building - District offices
- Pickerington
- Website
- balderson.house.gov
- RepTroyBalderson
- YouTube
- UCm6vJzx-mu4Xr56FnQKRz0w
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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