Troy Balderson (OH-12)

Biography

William Troy Balderson is a Republican U.S. Representative for Ohio's 12th Congressional District, which he has served since September 5, 2018. A lifelong Ohioan from Muskingum County, he is a businessman who co-owns Balderson Motor Sales in Zanesville and operates a family-owned farm in Salem Township. Married to Angela with one child, Joshua, Balderson is a principled conservative advocating for energy independence, Second Amendment rights, tax cuts, rural health care access, and job growth. Notable state achievements include voting for $5 billion in tax cuts, eliminating Ohio's deficit, and replenishing the rainy-day fund as Ohio Senate chairman of Energy and Natural Resources.

Education and Political Experience

Education: Graduated from Zanesville High School; attended Muskingum College and The Ohio State University.

Political Experience:

- U.S. House of Representatives, Ohio District 12 , 2018–present; serves on House Energy and Commerce Committee .

- Ohio State Senate, District 20, 2011–2018 .

- Ohio House of Representatives, District 94, 2009–2011.

Prior to politics, vice president/general manager of Balderson Motor Sales . Active in community groups like Salvation Army Board, Muskingum County Farm Bureau, National Rifle Association, and Ohio Township Association.