Troy Balderson
| Troy Balderson | ||
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| Ohio State Senate District 20 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| July 2011 - Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 1, 2017 | ||
| Years in position | 2 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $60,584/year | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Last election | November 6, 2012 | |
| First elected | November 6, 2012 | |
| Next election | November 8, 2016 | |
| Appointed | July 2011 | |
| Term limits | 2 consecutive terms | |
| Prior offices | ||
| Ohio State House of Representatives | ||
| 2009-2011 | ||
| Personal | ||
| Profession | Business Owner | |
| Religion | Christian | |
| Websites | ||
| Office website | ||
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Balderson served in the Ohio House of Representatives representing District 94 from 2009 to 2011.
Biography
Balderson attended Ohio State University and Muskingum College. He is the co-owner of Balderson Motor Sales.
Committee assignments
2013-2014
At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Balderson served on the following committees:
| Ohio Committee Assignments, 2013 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture | ||||
| • Education | ||||
| • Energy and Natural Resources | ||||
| • Public Utilities | ||||
| • Transportation | ||||
| • Workforce and Economic Development | ||||
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Balderson served on the following committees:
| Ohio Committee Assignments, 2011 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture and Natural Resources | ||||
| • Finance and Appropriations | ||||
| • Health and Aging | ||||
| • Public Utilities | ||||
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Balderson served on the following committees:
| Ohio Committee Assignments, 2009 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Agriculture and Natural Resources | ||||
| • Health | ||||
| • Public Safety and Homeland Security | ||||
| • Transportation and Infrastructure | ||||
Issues
Presidential preference
2012
Troy Balderson endorsed Mitt Romney in the 2012 presidential election. [1]
Elections
2012
- See also: Ohio State Senate elections, 2012
Balderson won re-election in the 2012 election for Ohio Senate, District 20. Balderson was unopposed in the March 6 Republican primary election and defeated Teresa M. Scarmack (D) in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.[2]
| Ohio State Senate, District 20, General Election, 2012 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  Troy Balderson Incumbent |
59.5% | 89,659 | |
| Democratic | Teresa M. Scarmack | 40.5% | 61,077 | |
| Total Votes | 150,736 | |||
2010
Balderson won re-election to District 94 of the Ohio House of Representatives.[3] His opponent, John Sam Ackers (D), withdrew before the election. The election took place on November 2, 2010.[4]
| Ohio House of Representatives, District 94 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | Percent | ||
| Troy Balderson (R)
|
28,621 | 100.00% | ||
2008
On November 4, 2008, Balderson won election to the Ohio House of Representatives.[5]
| Ohio House of Representatives, District 94 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candidates | Votes | |||
| Troy Balderson (R)
|
28,358 | |||
| Jennifer Stewart (D) | 24,148 | |||
Campaign donors
Comprehensive donor information for Balderson is available dating back to 2008. Based on available campaign finance records, Balderson raised a total of $1,166,398 during that time period. This information was last updated on May 31, 2013.[6]
| Troy Balderson's Campaign Contribution History | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Office | Result | Contributions | |
| 2012 | Ohio State Senate, District 20 |  |
$481,695 | |
| 2010 | Ohio State House, District 94 | |
$128,760 | |
| 2008 | Ohio State House, District 94 | |
$555,943 | |
| Grand Total Raised | $1,166,398 | |||
Balderson won re-election to the Ohio State Senate in 2012. During that election cycle, Balderson raised a total of $481,695.
| Ohio State Senate 2012 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Troy Balderson's campaign in 2012 | ||||
| Republican Senate Campaign Committee of Ohio | $136,270 | |||
| Ohio Republican Party | $57,934 | |||
| FirstEnergy Group | $12,500 | |||
| American Electric Power | $12,500 | |||
| Wholesale Beer & Wine Association of Ohio | $11,544 | |||
| Total Raised in 2012 | $481,695 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Balderson won re-election to the Ohio State House in 2010. During that election cycle, Balderson raised a total of $128,760.
| Ohio State House 2010 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Troy Balderson's campaign in 2010 | ||||
| Hawk, Leo J. | $10,000 | |||
| Ragan, Ginni D. | $10,000 | |||
| Newbold, Craig | $10,000 | |||
| Wholesale Beer & Wine Association of Ohio | $9,900 | |||
| Time Warner Cable | $5,700 | |||
| Total Raised in 2010 | $128,760 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Balderson won election to the Ohio State House in 2008. During that election cycle, Balderson raised a total of $555,943.
| Ohio State House 2008 election - Campaign Contributions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top contributors to Troy Balderson's campaign in 2008 | ||||
| Ohio House Republican Campaign Committee | $333,920 | |||
| Ohio Republican Party | $122,950 | |||
| Brennan, David L. | $7,500 | |||
| Hawk, Leo J. | $5,000 | |||
| Muskingum County Republican Party | $3,000 | |||
| Total Raised in 2008 | $555,943 | |||
| Source:Follow the Money | ||||
Personal
Balderson and his wife, Angela, have one child. They currently reside in Zanesville, Ohio.
Recent news
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- Long time poll workers honored - Logan Daily News
- Kasich revises drill-tax plan - Coshocton Tribune
- Ribbon-cutting ceremony held for Murray City Park - Logan Daily News
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External links
- Representative Balderson's campaign
- Ohio Senate page
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2012, 2010, 2008
- Representative Balderson's State Surge sponsored bills
References
- ↑ Mitt Romney for President, "Mitt Romney Announces Ohio Leadership Team," February 28, 2012
- ↑ Ohio Chamber of Commerce, "2012 General Assembly Primary Candidates," January 17, 2012
- ↑ Secretary of State, Ohio House of Representatives elections results
- ↑ 2010 Candidate List
- ↑ Ohio House of Representatives official election results for 2008
- ↑ followthemoney.org, "Balderson, Troy" Accessed May 31, 2013
| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Jimmy Stewart (R) |
Ohio State Senate - District 20 July 2011–present |
Succeeded by NA |
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| Preceded by ' |
Ohio House of Representatives - District 94 2009–present |
Succeeded by Brian Hill (R) |
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- 2012 endorsement of Mitt Romney for President
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