Ohio OH-12 House2026
RACE AT A GLANCE
RACE TYPE
Incumbent running
Troy Balderson (R)
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Last updated : Nov 17, 2025Race summary
In central Ohio’s bright red 12th District, the GOP primary is tantamount to the general election.Key Dates
Filing Deadline: Feb 4, 2026
Primary Election: May 5, 2026
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Full Bio:
BALDERSON, Troy, a Representative from Ohio; born in Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio, January 16, 1962; graduated from Zanesville High School, Zanesville, Ohio, 1980; attended Muskingum College, Muskingum, Ohio, 1980-1982; attended Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, 1982-1983; farmer; automobile dealer; member of the Ohio state house of representatives, 2009-2011; member of the Ohio state senate, 2011-2018; elected as a Republican to the One Hundred Fifteenth Congress, by special election, to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of United States Representative Patrick Tiberi, and reelected to the succeeding Congress (August 7, 2018-present).
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CANDIDATES
Democrats
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DISTRICT DATA
Ohio - 12
East central: Zanesville, Newark
Population Breakdown
Source: 2020 Census (VAP) for 2026
Past Presidential Results from this District
2024 Election Results
Source: Dave Leip
2020 Election Results
Source: Dave's Redistricting/VEST
RACE ANALYSIS
Race Analysis
Updated: Apr 14, 2026
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