Current Candidate Information

Biographical Information

Education: Zanesville High School, Muskingum College, The Ohio State University
Employment/Military Record: Co-owner of Balderson Motor Sales in Zanesville, Oh, Involved in operation of family owned farm in Salem Township
Community Activities: Genesis Health Care Advisory Board, Salvation Army Board of Directors, Muskingum County Farm Bureau, National Rifle Association, Appalachia Outdoor Adventures, Hubbard Lodge, Ohio Township Association, Former Member of Muskingum County Y Board, Kiwanas, Charity Newsies

Elections and Political Participation

U.S. House 12th District 2022
General Vote: 187,322 of 269,423 (69%)
Primary Vote: 65,566 of 79,586 (82%)
Endorsements: Ohio State Medical Association PAC (primary)

U.S. House 12th District 2020
General Vote: 236,181 of 427,108 (55%)
Primary Vote: 47,903 of 47,903 (100%)

U.S. House 12th District 2018
General Vote: 171,757 of 333,130 (51%)
Primary Vote: 19,282 of 67,133 (28%)

Ohio Senate 20th District 2016
General Vote: 111,883 of 111,883 (100%)
Primary Vote: 47,252 of 47,252 (100%)

Ohio Senate 20th District 2012
General Vote: 87,755 of 146,767 (59%)
Primary Vote: 28,679 of 28,679 (100%)

Ohio House 94th District 2010
General Vote: 28,236 of 28,236 (100%)
Primary Vote: 8,989 of 8,989 (100%)

Ohio House 94th District 2008
General Vote: 27,917 of 51,545 (54%)
Primary Vote: 10,855 of 16,041 (67%)