Who Is Running in Ohio Congressional District 12th in 2026?
Last updated: March 4, 2026
William Balderson
(Incumbent)Economy
HighWilliam Balderson supports lower taxes and fiscal conservatism, advocating for federal tax reforms that expanded tax credits and deductions for families and small businesses. He cosponsored legislation to defund hiring new IRS agents and prevent increased audits on middle-class families, stating the IRS should be responsive to taxpayers. Balderson also backs an "all-of-the-above" energy strategy to foster American energy dominance, create jobs, and ensure affordable energy, opposing Green New Deal policies.
Immigration
MediumWilliam Balderson voted in favor of H.R. 875, making aliens convicted of driving while intoxicated inadmissible and deportable, and H.R. 275, requiring monthly publication of special interest alien encounters. He supports the Secure the Border Act, which aims to strengthen border security and address asylum system abuse. Balderson also backs the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, requiring proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration, and co-sponsored the "REMAIN in Mexico Act of 2025."
Healthcare
LowResearch pending more substantial sources.
Democratic Candidate
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| Issue | William Balderson |
|---|---|
| Economy | William Balderson supports lower taxes and fiscal conservatism, advocating for federal tax reforms that expanded tax credits and deductions for families and small businesses. He cosponsored legislation to defund hiring new IRS agents and prevent increased audits on middle-class families, stating the IRS should be responsive to taxpayers. Balderson also backs an "all-of-the-above" energy strategy to foster American energy dominance, create jobs, and ensure affordable energy, opposing Green New Deal policies. High |
| Immigration | William Balderson voted in favor of H.R. 875, making aliens convicted of driving while intoxicated inadmissible and deportable, and H.R. 275, requiring monthly publication of special interest alien encounters. He supports the Secure the Border Act, which aims to strengthen border security and address asylum system abuse. Balderson also backs the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, requiring proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration, and co-sponsored the "REMAIN in Mexico Act of 2025." Medium |
| Healthcare | Research pending more substantial sources. Low |
| Climate & Energy | William Balderson co-sponsored the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act, the Reliable Power Act, and the GRID Power Act, signaling support for policies promoting energy choice and reliability. He is also associated with an "ARC Bill" which is presented as aligning with efforts to repeal EPA regulations classifying carbon dioxide as harmful. These actions suggest a focus on boosting affordable, reliable energy and improving living standards, potentially by reducing environmental regulations. Medium |
| Abortion & Reproductive Rights | Troy Balderson voted against the Women's Health Protection Act (H.R. 3755 and H.R. 8296), as well as the Ensuring Women's Right to Reproductive Freedom Act. These recorded votes indicate his opposition to legislation aimed at supporting abortion rights and reproductive freedom. The research does not provide specific reasoning or principles cited for his voting decisions. Medium |
| Foreign Policy | William Balderson supported Israel following the 2023 Hamas attack. He also sponsored the Made-in-America Defense Act in 2025, a bill that passed the House and was referred to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. This act aims to strengthen domestic defense manufacturing. Medium |
| Education | William Balderson opposed a Department of Education rule that provides nondiscrimination protections in federally funded education programs, as evidenced by his vote against H.J.Res. 165 on July 11, 2024. He also supported H.R. 2617, the 'SAY NO TO INDOCTRINATION ACT,' which aims to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to prevent the use of funds for teaching or advancing certain ideologies. Medium |
| Gun Policy | William Balderson voted 'Yea' on H.Res. 1057 in February 2026, which included consideration of H.R. 2189. This bill aimed to modernize federal firearms laws by reclassifying tasers and stun guns, treating them as non-firearms to facilitate access for law enforcement. His vote reflects a stance supportive of pro-gun legislation. Medium |
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