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U.S. House Ohio District 12

General: November 3, 2026 · Primary: May 5, 2026

General election

RepublicanIncumbentIdeology 0.46 · ConservativeBusiness owner

Troy Balderson, the incumbent small business owner, supports immigration enforcement, lower taxes, Second Amendment rights, pro-life policies, and tax relief for Ohio families.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Alaina Shearer ran for U.S. House Ohio District 12 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DFirst-time candidateWithdrewSales

Benjamin Weislogel ran for U.S. House Ohio District 12 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateSoftware engineer

Jerrad Christian, a Navy veteran and software engineer, supports campaign finance reform, voting rights protection, and civil rights expansion for Ohio's 12th District.

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RFirst-time candidateWithdrew

Samuel Mierzejewski ran for U.S. House Ohio District 12 in 2026. This is their first run for office.

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Primary

RepublicanIncumbentIdeology 0.46 · ConservativeAdvancedBusiness owner

Troy Balderson, the incumbent small business owner, supports immigration enforcement, lower taxes, Second Amendment rights, pro-life policies, and tax relief for Ohio families.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateDelivery driver

Daniel Crawford is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Ohio District 12 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidate

Jason Reynard is a Democratic candidate for U.S. House Ohio District 12 in the 2026 election. This is their first run for office.

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DemocraticFirst-time candidateAdvancedSoftware engineer

Jerrad Christian, a Navy veteran and software engineer, supports campaign finance reform, voting rights protection, and civil rights expansion for Ohio's 12th District.

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