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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Unemployment rate: 3.9%
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Bachelor's degree or higher: 27.6%
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Median age: 39.6
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: White (Non-Hispanic) population share: 88.6%
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Poverty rate (2023 ACS): 7.8%
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Homeownership rate: 73.8%
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Population (2023 estimate): 798,482
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[constituency_baseline] Demographic anchor: Median household income (2023 ACS): $76,493
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[constituency_baseline] Ballot measure: Issue 2 — Ohio Marijuana Legalization Initiative (adult-use cannabis) (2023) — passed, margin 57.0% Yes, 43.0% No statewide
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[constituency_baseline] Ballot measure: Issue 1 — Ohio Right to Make Reproductive Decisions Including Abortion Initiative (constitutional amendment) (2023) — passed, margin 56.6% Yes, 43.4% No statewide
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 31-33 (share 0.098)
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 44-45 (share 0.112)
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[constituency_baseline] Dominant industry: NAICS 62 (share 0.168)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: Licking Memorial Health Systems (Newark) (2200 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: Kenyon College (Gambier) (750 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: Ohio University (Athens campus) (3000 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] Top employer: Genesis HealthCare System (Zanesville) (3500 employees)
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[constituency_baseline] District summary: Ohio's 12th Congressional District covers a largely rural and small-city expanse of central and eastern Ohio, including Zanesville, Newark/Heath, Mount Vernon, Cambridge, and Athens, plus parts of Delaware, Holmes, and Tuscarawas counties. The district is the most Republican in Ohio (Cook PVI R+37) and is overwhelmingly White (88.6%). The population of approximately 798,000 has a median age of 39.6, a median household income of $76,493, a homeownership rate of 73.8%, and a poverty rate of 7.8%. Only 27.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average of 33.7%. The economy centers on manufacturing, healthcare, education (Ohio University in Athens, Denison University in Granville, Kenyon College in Gambier), agriculture, and energy production. Key concerns include broadband access, opioid addiction recovery, energy independence, and manufacturing job retention. Balderson won reelection with 68.5% in 2024.
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Voted yea on H.Con.Res. 14 (Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Resolution (Trump budget framework — groundwork for $4.5 trillion in tax cuts and $1.5 trillion in potential program cuts)) on 2025-04-10: Balderson voted for the budget resolution that set the stage for the OBBBA's tax cuts and program reductions. Passed 216-214. His vote aligned with his Oil & Gas donors ($387,114 career) who benefit from tax and energy provisions, while his district's 7.8% poverty rate and reliance on safety-net programs for seniors and working families created cross-pressure.
Date: 2025-04-10
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Voted nay on H.R. 8404 (Respect for Marriage Act (codifying federal protections for same-sex and interracial marriage)) on 2022-07-19: Balderson voted against codifying same-sex marriage protections, joining 157 House Republicans while 47 Republicans supported the bill. His district includes the Columbus exurbs and college communities in Licking and Athens counties (home to Denison University and Ohio University), where LGBTQ+ constituents and their families expected broader support. The vote aligned Balderson with the GOP's socially conservative wing over a changing suburban constituency.
Date: 2022-07-19
Added: 28 Apr 2026
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Voted nay on H.R. 3233 (National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol Complex Act) on 2021-05-19: Balderson voted against establishing an independent commission to investigate the January 6 Capitol attack. Only 35 House Republicans supported the commission; Balderson joined 175 in opposition. This came four months after he had invoked his Constitutional oath in refusing to challenge the election results — making the vote to block investigation appear at odds with his stated commitment to institutional integrity.
Date: 2021-05-19
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Voted yea on H.R. 1 (One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Trump budget reconciliation — tax cuts with estimated $1 trillion+ in Medicaid cuts)) on 2025-07-03: Balderson voted for the OBBBA, which included significant Medicaid reductions. His district's poverty rate is 7.8% and median household income of $76,493 is modest — meaning safety-net cuts could affect a meaningful segment of his constituency. His #2 career donor sector Oil & Gas ($387,114) benefited from the bill's energy deregulation provisions. The vote passed 218-214.
Date: 2025-07-03
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Voted yea on H.R. 4763 (Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (FIT21 crypto regulation)) on 2024-05-22: Balderson voted for the crypto industry's top legislative priority, joining 208 Republicans in support. His consistent pro-crypto record (7 of 7 votes) aligns with his PAC-heavy funding structure (50.76% from PACs in the 2023-2024 cycle). The vote benefited the Financial and Insurance sectors that are his top career donors.
Date: 2024-05-22
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Voted yea on H.J.Res. 109 / S.J.Res. 58 (Disapproving SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121 (SAB 121 crypto custody rule)) on 2024-05-08: Balderson voted to repeal the SEC's crypto accounting rule, one of 7 pro-crypto votes per Stand With Crypto. His career Insurance sector donors contributed $330,531 and his Financial/Real Estate donors $353,093 — sectors with significant regulatory stakes in digital asset policy. This vote reflects a consistent pattern of donor-sector alignment on financial technology issues.
Date: 2024-05-08
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Voted nay on H.R. 8035 (Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024 ($60.8 billion Ukraine military aid)) on 2024-04-20: Balderson voted against $60.8 billion in Ukraine aid, reversing his 2022 vote for the Ukraine Lend-Lease Act and his strongly pro-Ukraine statement. He was one of only 4 Ohio House members to vote no and received an 'F' grade from Republicans for Ukraine. His prior votes included amendments to strip all Ukraine assistance from the NDAA, revealing an evolution from supporter to opponent as the war continued.
Date: 2024-04-20
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Voted yea on H.R. 3746 (Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 (debt ceiling suspension)) on 2023-05-31: Balderson voted to prevent a catastrophic U.S. default, joining 149 Republicans while 71 opposed. His statement cited protecting 'hard-earned Social Security, Medicare, or military payments' — material interests of his district where median age is 39.6 and homeownership is 73.8%. He crossed the GOP fiscal hawks who opposed the compromise, prioritizing constituent safety-net protection over anti-spending messaging.
Date: 2023-05-31
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[vote] In May 2021, Balderson voted against H.R. 3233, the bill to establish an independent bipartisan commission to investigate the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. He was not among the 35 House Republicans who voted yes; all 175 House Republicans who opposed the commission included Balderson.
Date: 2021-05-19
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[statement] On January 6, 2021, Balderson stated that 'Congress does not have the authority to overturn elections, nor to overrule decisions made in state or federal courts' and refused to join efforts by fellow Republicans to challenge the Electoral College certification, citing his oath 'before God to uphold the Constitution of the United States.'
Date: 2021-01-06
Added: 28 Apr 2026
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[vote] On April 20, 2024, Balderson voted against H.R. 8035, the Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act providing $60.8 billion in military aid to Ukraine. He was one of only four Ohio House members to vote no, alongside Jim Jordan and Warren Davidson.
Date: 2024-04-20
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[vote] On April 28, 2022, Balderson voted in favor of the Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act (S.3522), which passed 417-10. He stated: 'Russia's unprovoked assault on Ukraine represents the most flagrant attack on democracy in Europe since World War II. The United States must stand in solidarity with Ukrainians as they defend their nation and their right to self-governance.'
Date: 2022-04-28
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In the 2023-2024 cycle, Balderson's campaign funding came 50.76% from PAC contributions, 41.81% from large individual contributions, and only 7.43% from small donors under $200.
Date: 2024-12-31
Added: 28 Apr 2026
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In 2018, Balderson refused to return $10,000 in campaign contributions from Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow (ECOT) founder Bill Lager, even as other Ohio politicians discarded their ECOT-linked cash. ECOT was an online charter school that authorities said engaged in possible fraud to obtain some $80 million in taxpayer money. Balderson's campaign claimed his congressional campaign 'has not taken any money from ECOT,' though the contributions came during his state legislative tenure.
Date: 2018-05-20
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As an Ohio State Senator in 2014, Balderson led a push to freeze Ohio's renewable energy portfolio standards in place until 2017, originally calling for a 'permanent freeze' before negotiating a temporary pause. This benefited his top career donor sector Oil & Gas ($387,114).
Date: 2014-06-01
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Balderson serves on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee.
Date: 2025-01-03
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Balderson is rated 'Strongly supports crypto' by Stand With Crypto, based on 7 pro-crypto votes including FIT21 (HR 4763), the CLARITY Act, the GENIUS Act, H.J. Res. 25, SAB 121 repeal (H.J. Res. 109), and the CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act, with 0 public statements on crypto.
Date: 2025-07-17
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Koch Industries PAC (KochPAC) contributed $10,000 to Balderson's campaign during the 2017-2018 cycle. Balderson's career Oil & Gas sector total is $387,114.
Date: 2018-12-31
Added: 28 Apr 2026
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Balderson's top career contributor is Nationwide at $71,900 ($34,400 individuals, $37,500 PAC), followed by Shelly & Sands ($61,100), Kessler Sign Co ($57,386), Huntington Bancshares ($53,300), and Operating Engineers Local 18 ($50,000).
Date: 2024-12-31
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Over the 2017-2024 career cycle, Balderson raised $8,062,812 with leadership PACs as the top contributing industry ($427,792), followed by Oil & Gas ($387,114), Real Estate ($353,093), Insurance ($330,531), and Health Professionals ($298,832).
Date: 2024-12-31
Added: 28 Apr 2026
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