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Ohio · 2026 United States general election · November 3

U.S. House · District 12

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Troy Balderson Republican · Incumbent Republican incumbent Troy Balderson represents Ohio's 12th Congressional District and is seeking reelection in 2026. Full profile → Jerrad Shane Christian Democratic Navy veteran and software engineer Jerrad Christian is the 2026 Democratic nominee challenging GOP incumbent in Ohio's 12th Congressional District. Full profile →

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IssueTroy Balderson
Republican
Jerrad Shane Christian
Democratic
Economy & jobsno sourced position Supports raising the federal minimum wage above poverty level
Housingno sourced position Supports building more homes and reforming exclusionary zoning
Health careno sourced position Supports universal health care
Immigrationno sourced position Supports abolishing ICE and replacing it with an accountable system
Abortion & reproductive rightsno sourced position Supports codifying reproductive rights protections
Educationno sourced position Supports reforming public school funding based on student need
Climate & energySupports expanding domestic energy production; opposes green mandates Supports mixed energy approach: renewables, nuclear, and domestic production
Crime & public safetyno sourced position Supports abolishing and replacing ICE; opposes law enforcement immunity
Taxes & budgetSupports cutting taxes and voted for 2025 budget reconciliation bill Supports taxing capital gains like wages; uncap Social Security payroll tax
Gunsno sourced position no sourced position
Democracy & electionsDeclined to challenge 2020 election certification on constitutional grounds Supports ending Citizens United and restoring Voting Rights Act protections
Foreign policy & defenseVoted nay on motion to recommit FY2026 NDAA Halt offensive aid to Israel; support Ukraine's sovereignty; audit Pentagon

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