CHRIS CROOK/Times Recorder
Ohio State Representative Troy Balderson looks through his list of potential donors.

The new 94th district State Representative Troy Balderson was sworn in this afternoon and not at the location you may think. Balderson chose to be sworn in at the Elementary School he walked to everyday as a kid. "Its truly an honor to be here today, its my old alumni, Westview Elementary School. I went to school here...

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Voters had the choice between two Zanesville residents for the Ohio House of Representatives 94th District seat, with Republican Troy Balderson and Democrat Jennifer Stewart.

But in the end, Balderson's small business background won out over Stewart's strong education experience, as Balderson won with an unofficial 27,236 votes to Stewart's 23,094.

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The 94th District is fortunate to have two people such as Democrat Jennifer Stewart and Republican Troy Balderson running for state representative.

The two Zanesville residents have been open and accessible and are conducting their campaigns in a respectable fashion. Both are heavily involved in the community and sincerely care about our future and our children's future.

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Troy Balderson has made it clear for this entire election season exactly where he stands on all of the issues that are important to the values of our area. He is ardently pro-life and is endorsed by Ohio Right to Life. He believes marriage is between one man and one woman and he's a lifelong supporter of the Second Amendment.

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"Since I entered this race in 2007, I have said that we need a comprehensive energy policy in Ohio in order to relieve us from our dependence on foreign oil," Balderson said. "To secure relief at the gas pump, we must continue to invest in ethanol technology, promote energy conservation, expand nuclear power, and develop alternative sources of energy including solar and wind."

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"Manufacturing is the engine that drives Ohio’s economy, and it is imperative that we elect policymakers who understand that reality," said OMA Board Chairman James McGregor, president of The McGregor Metalworking Companies. "The OMA Board believes that Troy Balderson is the House District 94 candidate who best understands that a strong manufacturing sector means a strong Ohio, and we are pleased to endorse his candidacy for the Ohio House of Representatives."

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We all know how important presidential elections are for our country and future, but we also need to remember that state and local races can have an even bigger impact on our everyday lives. Many times it’s the decisions and votes of county and state leaders that determine major aspects of the local economy, education, taxes and other issues that are important to voters.

Troy Balderson is an individual that I believe will make good decisions for the residents of Muskingum and Coshocton counties. Mr. Balderson has much experience when it comes to operating a small, family business. He understands the issues facing small businesses in Ohio because he has faced those issues himself many times. I think when a person has actually “lived” the life — it gives them a different perspective and allows them to gain important knowledge.

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The National Rifle Association (NRA) and the Buckeye Firearms Association have each independently endorsed Troy Balderson in the 94th Ohio House District race. Balderson is seeking his first term in the Ohio House of Representatives.

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The Ohio State Medical Association, representing 20,000 physicians, residents and medical students across the state of Ohio, has endorsed Troy Balderson in the 94th Ohio House District race. Balderson is seeking his first term in the state legislature.

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COLUMBUS, OH – In an effort to continue bringing to the Ohio General Assembly lawmakers who understand the issues that affect the cost of doing business in Ohio, the Ohio Chamber of Commerce Political Action Committee (OCCPaC) today announced the selection of five legislative candidates as its Chamber Choice candidates for 2008.

The five Chamber Choice candidates are outstanding candidates who are committed to pursuing policy objectives that will strengthen Ohio’s ability to compete with other states for investment and jobs. Several of them also own their own small businesses and thus have experienced first-hand the impact of policy decisions made in Columbus and can identify with the economic challenges faced every day by employers.

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The political action committee of the National Federation of Independent Business/Ohio, the state's leading small business group, announced Monday its public endorsement of Troy Balderson who is seeking election to Ohio's 94th House District seat.

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Today the Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants announced their endorsement of Troy Balderson in the 94th House District race. The association cited Balderson’s extensive small business experience as one of several reasons for their endorsement.

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The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation's Agriculture for Good Government Political Action Committee (OFBF-AGGPAC) has named Troy Balderson of Zanesville a '2008 Friend of Agriculture' in this November's General Election. OFBF is the state's largest general farm organization representing more than 230,000 member families.

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After serving 20 years with the New Concord Fire Department EMS, Donna McKirahan still has a soft spot for the local department.

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Because of their home's perfect location on Adamsville Road, Sam and Dru Williams wouldn't have missed the annual Adamsville Homecoming parade for anything.

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Candidate for State Senator, Jimmy Stewart, and candidate for State Representative, Troy Balderson were in attendance. "We are here to help support the local economy. It is a good way to meet people in a rural community. Out here, we can't knock on every door," said Stewart.

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Troy Balderson, candidate for the 94th Disctrict Ohio House of Representatives tours Coshocton County in his ongoing effort to learn more about the area, people, and offerings of this magnificant area. Troy took part in the Coshocton County Convention and Visitors Bureau Coshocton familiarization tour that was offered free to the public. The Convention & Visitors Bureau invited local and regional elected officials so they could see the positive attribues of the county. Troy, since he is running for the House of Representatives, accepted the offer. "I wanted to learn more about my district," he said. "I wanted to learn what Coshocton has to offer. It's why I took the tour and I'm glad I did."

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