About Troy

Congressman Troy Balderson was sworn in as a Member of the United States House of Representatives on September 5, 2018 and represents Ohio’s 12th Congressional District. 

Troy is a Member of the powerful House Energy and Commerce Committee, which oversees American energy, health care, and telecommunications policies, among other areas. 

A lifelong Ohioan, Troy was born and raised in Muskingum County and graduated from Zanesville High School. Prior to his career in public service, he worked on the family farm and ran the service department for his family-owned small business.

A principled conservative, Troy is a champion for restoring American energy independence, advancing innovations that make it easier for rural Ohioans to access health care, and better preparing our region's next generation for in-demand careers.

In the 119th Congress, Troy serves as chairman of the House Energy Action Team (HEAT), the leading voice on energy policy for House Republicans. He also serves as a member of the Republican Policy Committee, which is an advisory committee to House Republicans and provides a forum for Republican Members to discuss legislative proposals and current topics before the House. 

Troy currently resides in Zanesville and has one adult son, Joshua.

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