Education
Zanesville High School (graduated 1980); Muskingum College (attended); Ohio State University (attended)
Career History
Ohio State Senator
2011 - 2018
Ohio State Representative
2009 - 2011
Co-owner
Balderson Motor Sales
Farmer
Family Farm
Committee Assignments
Vice Chairman
Member
Member
Key Policy Positions
Supports an all-of-the-above energy approach emphasizing domestic oil, gas, and renewables; chairs the House Energy Action Team (HEAT)
Advocates for reducing regulations on farmers and supporting Ohio agriculture, drawing from his own farming background
Led the bipartisan Manufacturing USA Program bill through the House to strengthen advanced manufacturing investment
Pushes for expanded broadband access in rural Ohio communities within the 12th District
Contact & Resources
Ohio(OH)
R
Mike DeWine
With God, All Things Are Possible
The Buckeye State's 15 House seats used to predict presidents; now they just predict Republican victories. From Cleveland's struggles to Columbus's growth to Cincinnati's conservatism, Ohio's the Midwest in microcosm.
Capital
Columbus
Population
11.8M
2024 Turnout
65.4%
Senate Seats
2
House Seats
15
Electoral Votes
17
District
OH-12