Troy Balderson

Republican Representative of Ohio's 12th district

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@RepBalderson

balderson.house.gov

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January 16, 1962 (62 years old)

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Served as a U.S. representative since 2018
Previously served in the Ohio state senate from 2011 until his election to Congress
Was a member of the Ohio House of Representatives from 2009 to 2011
Born and raised in southeastern Ohio, attended Muskingum College and the Ohio State University but did not graduate
Worked in his family’s car business, Balderson Motor Sales, eventually becoming vice president and general manager
Proposed legislation for random drug tests for Ohio Medicaid recipients while in the Ohio House
Appointed to the Ohio Senate in 2011, won a full term in 2012, and was reelected unopposed in 2016
Chaired the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee and was co-chair of a special legislative committee on renewable energy and energy efficiency regulations
Won a special election for the U.S. House in 2018, followed by reelections in 2018 general, 2020, and later years
Voted against the Respect for Marriage Act in 2022
Supported providing aid to Israel following a 2023 attack
Holds committee assignments in the U.S. House on Science, Space, and Technology; Small Business; and various subcommittees
Member of numerous caucuses including the Republican Governance Group, Republican Study Committee, and others focused on automotive, motorcycle, general aviation, and more
Divorced with one son