Transcription
William “Troy” BaldersonCandidate for OH-12Research BookMay 20181735 New Hampshire Ave NW Suite 102 Washington, DC 20009Telephone: (202) 684-8063 Fax: 1-866-356-2010
TABLE OF CONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTSPOTENTIAL HITSNEGATIVE244BIOGRAPHY6TRAFFIC RECORDSTroy BaldersonDIGITAL FOOTPRINTSOCIAL MEDIA AND ONLINE ACCOUNTSFacebookTwitterVIDEO RICAL ELECTION RESULTS2018 Congressional Election (OH-12)2016 Ohio State Senate Election2012 Ohio State Senate Election2010 Ohio House of Representatives Election2008 Ohio House of Representatives ElectionCAMPAIGNS2018 BID FOR CONGRESSAnnouncementEndorsementsPOLITICAL RELATIONSHIPSOHIOTiberi, PatENDORSEMENTSPERSONAL POLITICAL ACTIVITYPERSONAL POLITICAL DONATIONSTroy BaldersonVOTER REGISTRATIONMuskingum County, OhioWHITE HOUSE VISITOR 21Page 2 of 36
PERSONAL FINANCEPERSONAL FINANCIAL DISCLOSURESTroy Balderson222222ISSUES26ABORTION / LIFE ISSUESPARTIAL BIRTH BANPLANNED PARENTHOOD DEFUNDINGOTHER ABORTION ISSUESANIMALSANIMAL CRUELTYBUSINESSSMALL NGOILPETROCHEMICAL MMIGRATIONBORDER WALLUNIONSCOLLECTIVE 343535353536Page 3 of 36
POTENTIAL HITSNEGATIVEWants to rip healthcare away from millionsTroy Balderson has made it exceedingly clear: if elected to Congress he will make it his mission to repealthe Affordable Care Act.1 Balderson doesn’t care that nearly 20 million people have gained insurancecoverage because of this legislation,2 or that 700,000 Ohioans would lose healthcare if Obamacare’sMedicaid expansion were repealed.3He only cares about doing what his corporate donors and party bosses in Washington D.C. tell him to.Ohio has had it with career politicians putting profit over people’s lives. The last thing we need is anideological Congressman that will ignore us and play politics instead of fixing the problems faced bypeople in our district.Bad for businesses he doesn’t ownFor years, Troy Balderson made his living working at his family’s automotive dealership Balderson MotorSales. That’s probably why he changed the system and rigged Ohio’s rules to favor auto dealers likehimself. In the state legislature Balderson co-sponsored a bill to require Tesla to sell cars throughexisting dealerships in the state rather than to sell the vehicles directly themselves.4Troy claims to be a free market conservative, but it’s clear that he is willing to rig the game and changethe rules to be in his favor. The legislation was so bad that Tesla’s Vice President of BusinessDevelopment even came out and said, "What the dealers are essentially trying to do . in Ohio is createa monopoly. I fundamentally believe that's an un-American, an un-free market concept."5Ohio cannot send another politician to Congress that will cheat the system and bend the rules to benefithis own pocketbook.Will ignore important problemsRemember when Mexico was supposed to pay for the wall? Troy Balderson sure doesn’t. That’s why hewants to use your hard-earned tax dollars to fund construction of the wall, spending our money toaddress Mexico’s problems. Instead of being wise with our tax dollars and focusing on fixing our roadsand bridges, Troy Balderson would prioritize spending taxpayer funds to pay for the wall.6We need a Congressman that will focus on addressing the important problems plaguing our district, notone that will waste important resources on an ineffective wall thousands of miles away.1“Ad alleging Balderson vote a lie, campaign says;” Jessica Wehrman, The Columbus Dispatch, 5/1/2018“Affordable Care Act revision would reduce insured numbers by 24 million, CBO projects,” Amy Goldstein, Elise Viebeck, Kelsey Snell and MikeDeBonis, Washington Post, 3/13/20173 “Who are the 700,000 Ohioans receiving health insurance under Medicaid expansion?” Cleveland.com, 2/28/20174“Bill battle brewing in Columbus could affect local Tesla store,” Andy Brownfield, Cincinnati Business Courier, 3/24/20145 “Bill battle brewing in Columbus could affect local Tesla store,” Andy Brownfield, Cincinnati Business Courier, 3/24/20146 “In Ohio Suburbs, Democrats Test the Waters for a Potential 'Blue Wave',” Thomas Kaplan, New York Times, 5/10/20182Page 4 of 36
Terrible for our childrenTroy Balderson has received thousands of dollars from the company that failed thousands of childrenacross Ohio – and so far, has refused to return a cent.7 Balderson took 10,000 in campaigncontributions from ECOT Founder Bill Lager during his state legislature campaigns.8That’s the same ECOT that caused the state to be overbilled 60 million for the 2015-2016 school year,9inflated attendance by 9,000 students,10 and eventually closed due to extensive scandal.11 ECOTconducted widespread fraud in Ohio for years while politicians failed to hold them accountable. And it’seasy to understand how they got away with it for so long: campaign money.12In addition to Troy Balderson, ECOT’s founder donated more than 2.1 million to the campaigns of Ohiopoliticians and political organizations over two decades:13 convincing politicians to abandon our childrenone dollar at a time. If Balderson can be bought by special interests in Ohio, why would we trust him tostay independent in Washington?Corporate selloutTroy Balderson is a corporate sellout that will put the needs of megadonors and special interest groupsabove those of the people in this district. Balderson has taken tens of thousands of dollars in campaigncontributions from the oil and gas industry14 while helping pass multiple bills that make it easier forpolluters to damage our environment.1516Balderson was fine with drilling in the Wayne National Forest,17 supported lifting the crude oil exportban,18 helped reduce coal industry regulations,19 and even voiced opposition to Governor Kasich’s planto responsibly tax fracking companies.20 If elected to Congress, Balderson will have no problem takinggigantic campaign contributions from corporate polluters and doing their bidding. His record in Ohioproves that he will put their interests before yours.We need an independent voice for the people of Ohio in Washington D.C., not another politician willingto sell us down the river to secure reelection.Religious fanaticTroy Balderson is a religious extremist who will force his beliefs on others. Balderson believes that allabortion should be illegal, and has written legislation that would ban abortions before some women7“Balderson won’t give back ECOT cash,” Darrel Rowland, The Columbus Dispatch, 5/20/2018“Balderson won’t give back ECOT cash,” Darrel Rowland, The Columbus Dispatch, 5/20/20189Columbus Dispatch, Many ECOT Students Miss 30 Days or More, October 30, 201610 “ECOT attendance inflated by 9,000 students, audit finds; 60 million in state funding in jeopardy,” Patrick O’Donnell, Cleveland.com,9/27/201611 “ECOT closure brings cheers - and howls that the state wouldn't budge,” Patrick O’Donnell, The Plain Dealer, 1/20/201812 “Campaign money at root of Ohio's ECOT charter oversight failures,” Editorial Board, The Plain Dealer, 1/26/201813 “Campaign money at root of Ohio's ECOT charter oversight failures,” Editorial Board, The Plain Dealer, 1/26/201814 “Fracking; Industry donations, ruling tied?;” Darrel Rowland and Jim Siegel, The Columbus Dispatch, 2/22/201515 “Troy Balderson talks about 2011 work,” Jessica Alaimo, Coshocton Tribune, 12/28/201116“Balderson aims to help energy, agriculture industries grow,” Brian Gadd, Zanesville Times-Recorder, 1/26/201317 “Strong support in southern Ohio for Wayne NF drilling,” Bob Downing, Akron Beacon Journal, 1/22/201618 “Balderson resolution urges Congress to lift ban on crude oil exports,” The Logan Daily News, 10/09/201519 “Troy Balderson talks about 2011 work,” Jessica Alaimo, Coshocton Tribune, 12/28/201120“Balderson aims to help energy, agriculture industries grow,” Brian Gadd, Zanesville Times-Recorder, 1/26/20138Page 5 of 36
even realize they are pregnant If elected, Balderson will work to take away a woman’s right to choose,and who knows how far he will go from there? We can’t trust him in Congress.BIOGRAPHYPage 6 of 36
TRAFFIC RECORDSSearches in relevant state and county jurisdictions indicated several traffic violations associated withWilliam “Troy” Balderson.TROY BALDERSONSmartlinx report in Lexis indicated one traffic violation against William “Troy” Balderson.Balderson is listed as a defendant in a traffic violation in Licking County, Ohio (Case #: 12TRD05111-A).The case was filed 5/29/2013 by the Ohio State Patrol and was for speeding. The matter was disposed ofthrough a plea of “waiver guilty.”Muskingum County, OH records indicated another speeding violation for William “Troy” BaldersonMuskingum County, OH Case SearchA search of the Muskingum County Clerk of Courts database for William “Troy” Balderson found onecase hit for a traffic violation. (Traffic Case #: 1200856).On 2/5/2012, Balderson was cited for speeding at 72 MPH in a 55 MPH zone (Ticket #: A371816).Balderson settled the matter through the payment of a 100 fine.Page 7 of 36
DIGITAL FOOTPRINTSOCIAL MEDIA AND ONLINE ACCOUNTSFACEBOOKWe will review Balderson’s Facebook account. We will index all notable posts since the launch of hiscongressional campaign by issues in the relevant sections of this book.TWITTERWe will review Balderson’s Twitter account. We will index all notable posts since the launch of hiscongressional campaign by issues in the relevant sections of this book.VIDEO REVIEWVIMEOWe were able to locate three videos featuring Troy Balderson online on Vimeo:TitleDateSourcePublisherConservative Grit: TV Ad3/2018VimeoTroy BaldersonConference Room3/2018VimeoTroy BaldersonFarm and Auto Dealership3/2018VimeoTroy BaldersonDescriptionPolitical advertisement notes thatBalderson eliminated Ohio’sbudget deficit as a state legislatorwithout raising taxes and how hewill “build Trump’s wall”Video features Balderson sitting ata conference table discussingkitchen table issues with Ohioconstituents such as immigrationand healthcare.Discusses Balderson’s personalbiography and business acumen.Highlights how he ran the familyfarm as well as an auto dealership.YOUTUBETroy Balderson is featured in a series of videos on YouTube. Balderson has a YouTube channelfeaturing four videos.We looked through these videos to highlight the most relevant clips for the upcoming campaign. Thevideos are summarized below:TitleDateSourcePublisherDescriptionPage 8 of 36
Balderson Fight5/4/2018YouTubeOne Tough Conservative5/2/2018YouTubeTroy Balderson: ConservativeAction4/19/2018YouTubeFriends of Tiberi: A WonderfulStory IE4/19/2018YouTubeGet it Done: Troy Balderson4/4/2018YouTubeConservative Grit: TV Ad3/20/2018YouTubeTroy Balderson: Conservativefor Congress3/5/2018YouTubeCaucus Conversation: SenatorTroy Balderson3/19/2014YouTubeVideo mentions that Baldersonfought attempts to implementTroy Balderson forObamacare and he criticizes theCongress“never-Trumpers” for attackinghim.Balderson was labeled as a “hardcharging businessman” that wouldbalance the budget, defend the 2ndAmendment, build the wall, endsanctuary cities, fully fund theDefending Main Streetmilitary, and to protect life. The adnoted that Balderson would fight“shoulder to shoulder” withPresident Trump to drain theswamp.He promises to end sanctuary citiesTroy Balderson forand pledges to build the darn wall.CongressBalderson mentions that he has anA rating from the NRA.Former Congressman Pat Tiberiendorses Troy Balderson forCongress. Tiberi noted thatFriends of TiberiBalderson is a conservative fighterand son of farmers that will fightfor the values of the district inCongress.Labeled Balderson a “conservativechampion” and noted that he votedDefending Main Street to cut taxes by 5 billion as an OhioState Legislator. Toutedendorsement of Ohio Right to LifePolitical advertisement notes thatBalderson eliminated Ohio’sTroy Balderson forbudget deficit as a state legislatorCongresswithout raising taxes and how hewill “build Trump’s wall”Noted he is a fiscal conservativethat replenished the Rainy-DayTroy Balderson forFund. He promises to deportCongressillegals and build Trump’s wall inCongressBalderson discussed legislation thatset parameters for audits ofOhio Senatepharmacies in Ohio. He alsoRepublicansdiscussed the importance ofworkforce development toPage 9 of 36
Troy Balderson on Ohio’sHospital Tax4/22/2010YouTubeOHR94State Senator Troy Balderson5/10/2012YouTubeEIDOhioeconomic outcomes. Baldersonnoted that March was Brain InjuryAwareness Month.Balderson noted that hospitals arebeing taxed for care they are givingaway for free. He opposed taxinghospitals for providing such careand claimed to address it in HB497.Balderson spoke at the MuskingumCounty Public Meeting. He sat on apanel to answer citizens’ questionsconcerning energy andenvironmental protection.We searched the Internet Archive TV News database, which has footage from more than a millionnews shows since 2009, and found no videos featuring Troy Balderson.We searched the C-SPAN Video Library, which has C-SPAN archival video going back more than 20years, and found no videos featuring Troy Balderson.Page 10 of 36
TVEYESWe searched TVEyes, a subscription database that continually stores the last 30 days of local andnational TV and radio programs.We found the below videos featuring or discussing Troy Balderson’s 2018 congressional primary winover his Republican opponents.TitleDateSourcePublisherWCMH-CBO (NBC) – Columbus,OH5/9/2018TVEyesWCMH-CBO (NBC)WBNS-CBO (CBS) – Columbus,OH5/9/2018TVEyesWBNS-CBO (CBS)DescriptionNoted that Balderson squeaked outa primary win over MelanieLeneghan by about 700 votes. TheHouse Freedom Caucus endorsedBalderson’s primary opponent inthe race.Mentioned Balderson’s narrowvictory in the primary for Ohio’s12th congressional district. Clipexplained to viewers that he wouldnow face Franklin County RecorderDanny O’Connor in the specialgeneral election.Page 11 of 36
POLITICSPage 12 of 36
HISTORICAL ELECTION RESULTS2018 CONGRESSIONAL ELECTION (OH-12)Balderson won the Republican nomination for Ohio’s 12th congressional district in May 2018CandidateTroy BaldersonMelanie LeneghanTim KaneKevin BaconCarol O’BrienJon HalverstadtMick Shoemaker Jr.Lawrence CohenPat ManleyJohn .28%6.50%1.66%1.17%1.17%1.16%0.90%2016 OHIO STATE SENATE ELECTIONBalderson was re-elected to the Ohio State Senate in District 20CandidateTroy BaldersonPartyRVotes48,059Percentage100.0%2012 OHIO STATE SENATE ELECTIONBalderson was elected to the Ohio State Senate in District 20Balderson was appointed to the vacant State Senate Seat on July 13, 2011 in District 20. He won a fullfour-year term in 2012.CandidateTroy BaldersonTeresa M. 5%2010 OHIO HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ELECTIONBalderson was re-elected to the Ohio House of Representatives in District 94CandidateTroy BaldersonPartyRVotes28,621Percentage100.0%2008 OHIO HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ELECTIONBalderson was elected to the Ohio House of Representatives in District 94CandidateTroy BaldersonJennifer %Page 13 of 36
CAMPAIGNS2018 BID FOR CONGRESSANNOUNCEMENTBalderson announced his bid for Congress in December 201712/7/2017ENDORSEMENTSDefending Main Street PAC endorsed Balderson’s congressional bidIn April 2018, it was reported that Defending Main Street PAC endorsed Balderson’s congressional bidand launched a 240,000 independent expenditure effort in support oh is run for office.21Congressman Pat Tiberi endorsed Troy Balderson for CongressIn April 2018, it was reported that Congressman Pat Tiberi endorsed Troy Balderson for Congress.Tiberi’s campaign group, Friends of Tiberi, reportedly spent more than 45,000 in support of Balderson’sbid in the form of radio advertisements.222122“Arizona result foreshadows a big special election battle in Ohio,” Dan Merica and Eric Bradner, CNN Politics, 4/27/2018“Arizona result foreshadows a big special election battle in Ohio,” Dan Merica and Eric Bradner, CNN Politics, 4/27/2018Page 14 of 36
POLITICAL RELATIONSHIPSOHIOTIBERI, PATCongressman Pat Tiberi endorsed Troy Balderson for CongressIn April 2018, it was reported that Congressman Pat Tiberi endorsed Troy Balderson for Congress.Tiberi’s campaign group, Friends of Tiberi, reportedly spent more than 45,000 in support of Balderson’sbid in the form of radio advertisements.234/19/2018ENDORSEMENTSDefending Main Street PAC endorsed Balderson’s congressional bidIn April 2018, it was reported that Defending Main Street PAC endorsed Balderson’s congressional bidand launched a 240,000 independent expenditure effort in support oh is run for office.24Congressman Pat Tiberi endorsed Troy Balderson for CongressIn April 2018, it was reported that Congressman Pat Tiberi endorsed Troy Balderson for Congress.Tiberi’s campaign group, Friends of Tiberi, reportedly spent more than 45,000 in support of Balderson’sbid in the form of radio advertisements.2523“Arizona result foreshadows a big special election battle in Ohio,” Dan Merica and Eric Bradner, CNN Politics, 4/27/2018“Arizona result foreshadows a big special election battle in Ohio,” Dan Merica and Eric Bradner, CNN Politics, 4/27/201825“Arizona result foreshadows a big special election battle in Ohio,” Dan Merica and Eric Bradner, CNN Politics, 4/27/201824Page 15 of 36
PERSONAL POLITICAL ACTIVITYPERSONAL POLITICAL DONATIONSTROY BALDERSONBalderson has not donated to Democrats running for public officeBalderson has only donated to Republican candidates in Ohio through his political contributions.Balderson has not contributed to any Democratic candidates or organizations.Since 2012, Balderson has donated a total of 540 to Republican state candidate committees in thestate of Ohio.26Balderson contributed 200 to his State Senator campaign in 2017.Balderson has also contributed to Attorney General Mike DeWine’s campaigns as well as Ohio SupremeCourt Justices Sharon L. Kennedy and Patrick F. Fischer.27State Candidate Committee DonationsDonorRecipientParty AmountDateTroy Balderson Troy Balderson for State SenatorR 20012/10/2017Troy BaldersonCitizens for Scott RyanR 10011/7/2017Troy BaldersonFriends of Pat FischerR 1005/18/2016Troy BaldersonDeWine for JusticeR 1005/18/2016Troy BaldersonKennedy for OhioR 403/13/2014Total 5402627Ohio Campaign Contribution DatabaseOhio Campaign Contribution DatabasePage 16 of 36
Since 2012, Balderson has donated a total of 375 to state political parties in the state of Ohiopersonally.28DonorTroy BaldersonTroy BaldersonState Political Party DonationsRecipientPartyDelaware County RepublicanRParty – Restricted FundDelaware County RepublicanRParty – State Candidate FundTotalAmountDate 12512/29/2017 25011/16/2017 375The federal election commission individual database reveals records of federal individual contributionssince 1980. At the federal level, Balderson has donated a total of 3,540 to Republican candidates andPACs since 2001.29DonorTroy BaldersonTroy Baldersonfor StateSenatorTroy BaldersonTroy BaldersonTroy BaldersonTroy BaldersonTroy BaldersonTroy BaldersonTroy BaldersonTroy BaldersonTroy BaldersonTroy Balderson2829Federal DonationsRecipientOhio Republican Party State Central andExecutive CommitteePartyAmountDate12/11/2017R 500Stivers for CongressR 2508/27/2014Stivers for CongressTiberi for CongressGibbs for CongressDealers Election Action Committee of theNational Automotive Dealers AssociationDealers Election Action Committee of theNational Automotive Dealers AssociationDealers Election Action Committee of theNational Automotive Dealers AssociationDealers Election Action Committee of theNational Automotive Dealers AssociationDealers Election Action Committee of theNational Automotive Dealers AssociationNational Republican Congressional CommitteeDealers Election Action Committee of theNational Automotive Dealers AssociationRRR 250 150 1508/15/20136/18/20123/25/2010N/A 2508/9/2007N/A 2508/4/2006N/A 25010/29/2004N/A 2502/17/2004N/A 4908/18/2003R 2502/10/2003N/A 2503/12/2002Ohio Campaign Contribution DatabaseFEC Individual Contributor DatabasePage 17 of 36
Troy BaldersonDealers Election Action Committee of theNational Automotive Dealers AssociationN/A 250Total 3,5402/28/2001Page 18 of 36
VOTER REGISTRATIONMUSKINGUM COUNTY, OHIORegistration History and Voting ParticipationMuskingum County, Ohio responded to our inquiry by providing the detailed voting history of William“Troy” Balderson.30Balderson initially registered on 9/2/1988Balderson is listed as an active Republican voter in Muskingum County, Ohio. He last voted in the May2018 primary election on May 8, 2018.31Balderson has voted in all regularly scheduled primary and general elections dating back to May 2009.32However, records indicate that Balderson did not vote in two special election over that period: February8, 2011 and May 7, 2013.3330Muskingum County, OH BOE Voter History RecordsMuskingum County, OH BOE Voter History Records32 Muskingum County, OH BOE Voter History Records33Muskingum County, OH BOE Voter History Records31Page 19 of 36
WHITE HOUSE VISITOR LOGSThe Obama administration published monthly White House visitor logs beginning in January 2009.While the Trump Administration does not make these records readily available, we have reviewed datafrom the Obama administration’s archived website.SummaryThe name “William Balderson” or “Troy Balderson” did not appear in the Obama White House visitorrecords from the years 2009 – 2016.No records were found of any White House visits made by William “Troy” Balderson.Page 20 of 36
WEALTHPage 21 of 36
PERSONAL FINANCEBalderson filed his 2017 personal financial disclosureTroy Balderson is obligated to file a personal financial disclosure as a congressional candidate once hequalified by spending more than 5,000 in support of his candidacy.34On January 5, 2018, Balderson’s campaign filed his personal financial disclosure in accordance withrequirements for candidates to the US House of Representatives.35PERSONAL FINANCIAL D ISCLOSURESBalderson’s estimated net worth is provided below:Balderson personally owns a market common stock equity fund in an Edward Jones investment account,a bank account at Huntington National Bank as well as two assets held within the Ohio Public EmployeeRetirement System.36Troy Balderson does not possess any liabilities that were disclosed in his congressional personal financialdisclosure filing.37Net Worth Estimate (net of reported liabilities)OwnerTroy BaldersonMinimum 53,004Maximum 145,000TROY BALDERSONDetails from Balderson’s 2017 public financial disclosure are available on the Congressional personalfinancial disclosure database and are summarized below:We calculated Troy Balderson’s net worth based on the information provided in the 2017 personalfinancial disclosure.Net worth was calculated based on three metrics: Best case, Worst case, and the averaging method. Thebelow net worth calculations all disclosed assets. Results of the calculations are as follows and are net oflisted liabilities, as delineated within the personal financial disclosure:38Best case: 145,000Worst case: 53,004Average: 99,00234“General Information About Financial Disclosure,” House Committee on EthicsClerk of the House of Representatives Financial Disclosure Reports Database36Clerk of the House of Representatives Financial Disclosure Reports Database37 Clerk of the House of Representatives Financial Disclosure Reports Database38 Clerk of the House of Representatives Financial Disclosure Reports Database35Page 22 of 36
ASSETSTroy Balderson’s Personal AssetsBalderson’s personal financial disclosure delineates four unique assets held under his name.39These assets include a market common stock equity fund in an Edward Jones investment account in theamount of 1,001 - 15,000, a bank account at Huntington National Bank in the amount of 1,001 15,000 as well as two assets held within the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System in the amounts of 1,001 - 15,000 and 50,001 - 100,000 respectively.40The complete list of Balderson’s assets is provided below:41Year201720172017OwnerTBTBTBAssetAMCAP Fund CI AHuntington National BankOhio Public Employee Retirement SystemMin. Value 1,001.00 1,001.00 1,001.00Max. Value 15,000.00 15,000.00 15,000.002017TBOhio Public Employee Retirement System 50,001.00 100,000.00Balderson’s Personal Net Worth Calculation (net of disclosed liabilities)OwnerTroy BaldersonMinimum 53,004Maximum 145,00039Clerk of the House of Representatives Financial Disclosure Reports DatabaseClerk of the House of Representatives Financial Disclosure Reports Database41Clerk of the House of Representatives Financial Disclosure Reports Database40Page 23 of 36
INCOMETroy Balderson’s Personal Current Year IncomeBalderson’s personal financial disclosure delineates no sources of current asset-based income or previousyear asset-based income held under his name in 2017 or 2016.42In both 2016 and 2017, Balderson received earned income in the form of a salary as on Ohio StateSenator.432017 Earned Income – Troy BaldersonYear2017SourceState of OhioTypeSenateAmount 69,344.00Balderson reported receiving the same salary as an Ohio State Senator of 69,344.00 in the precedingyear to his personal financial disclosure filing.4243Clerk of the House of Representatives Financial Disclosure Reports DatabaseClerk of the House of Representatives Financial Disclosure Reports DatabasePage 24 of 36
LIABILITIESBalderson’s 2017 personal financial disclosure notably reveals no reported liabilities.44POSITIONSBalderson did not report the existence of any positions that he was required to report as part of hispersonal financial disclosure.45AGREEMENTSBalderson did not report the existence of any agreements that he was required to report as part of hispersonal financial disclosure.4644Clerk of the House of Representatives Financial Disclosure Reports DatabaseClerk of the House of Representatives Financial Disclosure Reports Database46Clerk of the House of Representatives Financial Disclosure Reports Database45Page 25 of 36
ISSUESPage 26 of 36
ABORTION / LIFE ISSUESBalderson’s 2018 campaign website stated that, “As a Christian, Troy believes life begins at conceptionand is 100% pro-life.”47PARTIAL BIRTH BANSupported a 20-week abortion banIn December 2016, Balderson voted in favor of House Bill 493, otherwise known as the "Heartbeat" bill,as well as a separate senate bill that would ban abortions after 20-weeks. The ban was Kasich's 18threstriction on abortion rights since becoming governor of Ohio.48 The 20-week ban did not offer anexception to women who have been raped or are victims of incest, and said only women whose lives areat risk can have access to an abortion. The new restrictions will make it a fourth-degree felony forphysicians who perform an abortion after the now-illegal 20-week mark. Up to an 18-month prisonsentence awaits any physician convicted. The current law in the state prohibited abortions after 24weeks, but made exception for the incidents involving rape, incest, or to save the mother's life. Only 145of 2015’s 21,000 Ohio abortions occurred after 20 weeks.49PLANNED PARENTHOOD DEFUNDINGSupported legislation to defund Planned ParenthoodIn February 2016, Balderson supported legislation to defund Planned Parenthood in Ohio. Baldersonsaid, “In Ohio, life-affirming alternatives outnumber Planned Parenthood by a ratio of 21:1 including 200community health clinics, 124 health districts, and 55 free clinics. I am proud of our efforts to redirectfunds to these organizations which provide vital health services, taking new steps in combatting thecrisis of infant mortality in Ohio by designating additional funding and support to fight against thisepidemic.”50 A separate article noted that Balderson co-sponsored the legislation.51Balderson criticized DC Republicans for not defunding Planned om/issues/“Kasich Signs 20-Week Abortion Ban into law,” Tyler West, Circleville Herald, 12/14/201649 “Kasich Signs 20-Week Abortion Ban into law,” Tyler West, Circleville Herald, 12/14/201650 “House bill passes to defund Planned Parenthood,” Josh Givens, Logan Daily News, 2/13/201651“Pickaway rep votes to defund Planned Parenthood,” Jennifer Bahney, The Herald, 2/10/201648Page 27 of 36
OTHER ABORTION ISSUESBalderson pledged to fight for life in Congress5/2/2018Balderson announced endorsement of Ohio Right to Life PAC3/20/2018ANIMALSANIMAL CRUELTYCalled the Humane Society a vegan special interest groupPage 28 of 36
In September 2009, Balderson penned an op-ed for the Coshocton Tribune criticizing the HumaneSociety. Balderson said, “The Humane Society of the U.S. aims to promote vegan lifestyles by reducingthe consumption of animal products and encouraging replacing animal-based foods with plant-basedfoods. Unaffiliated with local nonprofit humane societies, HSUS is attempting to rule our farms byimposing stern mandates regarding livestock husbandry practices. As a vegan organization, HSUS'objective is to cripple livestock farmers, increase the cost of business and raze the family farms thathave provided Ohio with quality goods for generations. If HSUS is allowed access to the helm of Ohio'sagriculture by imposing unmanageable, inflexible mandates, our top industry will suffer irreparabledamage.”52A week after the publication of his letter, the Humane Society’s CEO replied by publishing an op-ed inthe Zanesville Times-Recorder. In the op-ed, titled, “Voters will address animal welfare concerns ifagriculture industry doesn't,” Michael Markarian said, “The HSUS is the n
inflated attendance by 9,000 students,10 and eventually closed due to extensive scandal.11 ECOT conducted widespread fraud in Ohio for years while politicians failed to hold them accountable. And it's easy to understand how they got away with it for so long: campaign money.12 In addition to Troy Balderson, EOT's founder donated more than 2.1 million to the campaigns of Ohio politicians .
