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2026 candidates we're tracking in OH-12
Troy Balderson
Top priorities
From other published sources
- Restoring American energy independence, per balderson.house.gov
- Advancing rural health care access, per balderson.house.gov
- Preparing the next generation for in-demand careers, per balderson.house.gov
About Troy Balderson
Balderson grew up in Zanesville, Ohio, fixing cars and working on his family's farm, per the campaign site. Per the campaign site, he attended Zanesville High School, Muskingum College and The Ohio State University and now serves as the district's congressman.
Jerrad Christian
Top priorities
From the campaign site
- Economic fairness and worker leverage against corporate interests
- Lowering healthcare and housing costs
- Accountability for federal law enforcement conduct
About Jerrad Christian
Christian is a Navy veteran and software engineer running for U.S. House in Ohio's 12th District, per the campaign site.
About this race
Ohio's 12th Congressional District elects one member of the U.S. House of Representatives to a two-year term. Every House seat in the country is on the ballot in 2026. The Ohio primary is Tuesday, May 5, 2026, and the general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.