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Troy Balderson
| Troy Balderson | ||
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| Ohio State Senate District 20 | ||
| Incumbent | ||
| In office | ||
| July 2011-Present | ||
| Term ends | ||
| January 5, 2013 | ||
| Years in position | 2 | |
| Party | Republican | |
| Compensation | ||
| Base salary | $60,584/year | |
| Per diem | No per diem | |
| Elections and appointments | ||
| Next election | November 6, 2012 | |
| 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's professional experience includes his family farm and co-owner of Balderson Motor Sales.
Balderson attended Ohio State University and Muskingum College.
Committee assignments
2011-2012
In the 2011-2012 legislative session, Balderson has been appointed to the following committees:
- Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, Ohio House of Representatives
- Finance and Appropriations Committee, Ohio House of Representatives
- Subcommittee on Agriculture and Natural Resources, Chair
- Health and Aging Committee, Ohio House of Representatives
- Public Utilities Committee, Ohio House of Representatives
2009-2010
In the 2009-2010 legislative session, Balderson served on the following committees:
- Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee, Ohio House of Representatives
- Health Committee, Ohio House of Representatives
- Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee, Ohio House of Representatives
- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Ohio House of Representatives
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 is running for re-election in the 2012 election for Ohio Senate, District 20. Balderson was unopposed in the March 6 Republican primary election and is challenged by Teresa M. Scarmack (D) in the general election which takes place on November 6, 2012.[2]
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
2010
In 2010 Balderson had raised $119,726.[6]
Listed below are the largest contributors.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| NEWBOLD, CRAIG | $10,000 |
| HAWK, LEO J | $10,000 |
| RAGAN, GINNI | $10,000 |
| TIME WARNER | $5,700 |
| LAGER, WILLIAM | $5,000 |
2008
In 2008, Balderson collected $555,943 in donations.[7]
These were the largest contributors in 2008.
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| OHIO HOUSE REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN CMTE | $333,920 |
| OHIO REPUBLICAN PARTY | $122,950 |
| BRENNAN, DAVID L | $7,500 |
| HAWK, LEO J | $5,000 |
| MUSKINGUM COUNTY REPUBLICAN CAMPAIGN CMTE | $3,000 |
Personal
He and his wife, Angela, have one child named Joshua.
External links
- Representative Balderson's campaign
- Ohio House of Representatives - Rep. Troy Balderson
- Project Vote Smart biographical profile
- Project Vote Smart legislative profile
- Campaign Contributions: 2010, 2008
- Representative Balderson's Ohio GOP page
- 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
- ↑ Follow the Money's report on 2010 campaign contributions
- ↑ 2008 contributions
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Jimmy Stewart |
Ohio State Senate - District 20 July 2011–present |
Succeeded by NA |
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by ' |
Ohio House of Representatives - District 94 2009–present |
Succeeded by Brian Hill |
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- 2012 endorsement of Mitt Romney for President
- Current member, Ohio State Senate
- Former member, Ohio House of Representatives
- Republican Party
- Ohio
- 2010 candidate
- 2010 incumbent
- House of Representatives candidate, 2010
- 2010 winner
- State senators first elected in 2011
- 2012 incumbent
- State Senate candidate, 2012
- 2012 primary (winner)
- 2012 general election
