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Ohio's 12th Congressional District (OH-12)

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Troy Balderson, a Republican, has represented the district since 2018.

The district includes all or part of 12 counties (3 in part).

According to the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the district has a population of 798,482, a median household income of $76,493, and a median age of 39.6. Of residents 25 and older, 27.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Representative

Official portrait of Troy Balderson, U.S. Representative for Ohio's 12th District
Troy Balderson

U.S. Representative for Ohio's 12th District · Republican

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2026 redistricting

Ohio uses a new congressional map in 2026: Ohio Redistricting Commission plan, adopted by the state's redistricting commission Oct 31, 2025.

The 2026 election for OH-12 uses the new map's OH-12; the map on this page shows the district as currently drawn (119th Congress).

Source · All 2026 redistricting changes

2026 election

Balderson has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 3 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.

3 candidates have reported raising money for the 2026 OH-12 race to the FEC.

Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Candidates for OH-12 in 2026 who reported raising money to the FEC
CandidatePartyRaisedCash on handThrough
Troy Balderson (incumbent)Republican$1,743,281$1,982,352Jun 30
Jerrad Shane ChristianDemocratic$84,378$18,925Jun 30
Daniel H. CrawfordDemocratic$179$12May 22

Includes primary candidates; FEC filings do not record primary results. FEC race page

District profile

Population
798,482
Median household income
$76,493
Median age
39.6
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.6%

Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Ohio senators

Neighboring districts

  • OH-2 · David Taylor (R)
  • OH-3 · Joyce Beatty (D)
  • OH-4 · Jim Jordan (R)
  • OH-6 · Michael Rulli (R)
  • OH-7 · Max Miller (R)
  • OH-15 · Mike Carey (R)
  • WV-2 · Riley Moore (R)

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