Ohio's 12th Congressional District: Map, Representative, Demographics

This page describes the district as drawn for 2023–2026. New lines take effect for the 2026 election.

Current district lines U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line ↗

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Troy Balderson

Troy Balderson

Republican

Representative since Sep 5, 2018

Raised $1,743,281 · Cash on hand $1,982,352 (2026 cycle) · FEC filing ↗ · Through Jun 30, 2026

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How Troy Balderson voted

DateMeasurePositionChamber result
9/16/26
House
Retire through Ownership Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Suspension of the rulesA fast-track House procedure, usually for measures expected to have broad support. Debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered, and it needs a two-thirds vote of members voting — not a simple majority. A yes vote passes the bill.Rules of the House, Rule XV, clause 1 ↗
Passage
Yea
Passed
9/16/26
House
Water Resources Development Act of 2026
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Suspension of the rulesA fast-track House procedure, usually for measures expected to have broad support. Debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered, and it needs a two-thirds vote of members voting — not a simple majority. A yes vote passes the bill. “As amended” means changes written into the motion itself are included.Rules of the House, Rule XV, clause 1 ↗
Passage
Yea
Passed
9/16/26
House
Ratepayer Protection Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Suspension of the rulesA fast-track House procedure, usually for measures expected to have broad support. Debate is limited to 40 minutes, no amendments can be offered, and it needs a two-thirds vote of members voting — not a simple majority. A yes vote passes the bill. “As amended” means changes written into the motion itself are included.Rules of the House, Rule XV, clause 1 ↗
Passage
Yea
Passed
9/16/26
House
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".
On Passage PassageThe vote on whether this chamber approves the measure — usually by a simple majority of those voting. It becomes law only once both chambers pass the same text and the president signs it, or Congress overrides a veto.House: The Legislative Process ↗
Passage
Yea
Passed
9/16/26
House
PROOF Act
On Passage PassageThe vote on whether this chamber approves the measure — usually by a simple majority of those voting. It becomes law only once both chambers pass the same text and the president signs it, or Congress overrides a veto.House: The Legislative Process ↗
Passage
Yea
Passed

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2026 elections

Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.

In 2026 this area votes in: OH-12, OH-2, OH-6

Past results

2022 general election

CandidatePartyVotesPercent
Troy BaldersonWinnerR191,34469.27%
Amy Rippel-EltonD84,89330.73%

FEC ↗

2020 general election

Held under different district lines
CandidatePartyVotesPercent
Troy BaldersonWinnerR241,79055.24%
Alaina ShearerD182,84741.78%
John S. StewartW(LIB)/LIB13,0352.98%

FEC ↗

Demographics

MeasureThis districtOhioUnited States
Population812,72711,883,304340,110,990
Median age (years)39.839.839.2
Median household income$78,547$72,212$81,604
Below poverty level10.3%12.7%12.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+)27.5%32.4%36.8%
Race and ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino (of any race)2.1%5.1%20.0%
Not Hispanic or Latino
White alone87.2%75.0%56.3%
Black or African American alone4.3%11.9%11.7%
Asian alone2.4%2.7%6.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native alone, Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, Some Other Race alone, Two or More Races4.1%5.2%5.8%
Foreign-born3.0%5.5%14.8%
Veterans (civilian adults 18+)6.8%6.2%5.9%

Census estimates. American Community Survey 2024 1-year, Data Profile ↗