Jerrad Christian
Democratic nominee for U.S. House, Ohio’s 12th District
$0
in backing from the pro-Israel PACs we track, 2016–2026
Jerrad Christian is the Democratic nominee for U.S. House in Ohio’s 12th District on November 3, 2026, against Troy Balderson (R, inc.). Backed by AIPAC or allied pro-Israel PACs: $0 (2016–2026).
Not a member of Congress: this page covers Jerrad Christian’s 2026 race. Members of Congress and governors have a page with their votes as well (the full list); this one isn’t counted in the site’s totals or lists.
Where the campaign’s money comes from
Jerrad Christian’s campaign has raised $139,968 in the 2026 election cycle through October 14, 2026, and had $24,079 in cash on hand at the end of that period.
- Individual donors$134,222
- Political party committees$5,496
- PACs and other committees$250
- Other$0
From donors who gave over $200: $24,897 after refunds, in gifts through June 30, 2026; 87% from Ohio, 13% from other states. Top states: Ohio $21,702 (87%), California $1,425 (6%), Maryland $625 (3%), New York $300 (1%), New Jersey $250 (1%). 63 donors. The FEC lists a gift by donor once the donor has given more than $200 (bulk file as of October 25, 2026; each gift counted once, refunds subtracted, no donor named).
Totals the campaign reported to the FEC (individual donors are not named). Reports lag: the latest one covers the period shown. FEC candidate page: H4OH12080 (2026 reports).
- Labor unions$1,000
PAC contributions to the campaign, including donations AIPAC passed on as earmarks, since 2016.
Money from the pro-Israel PACs we track
None of the pro-Israel PACs we track gave to Jerrad Christian’s campaign committees or reported outside spending for or against them in 2016–2026, in the FEC filings we read.
The race
- November 3, 2026. On the ballot: Jerrad Christian (Democratic); Troy Balderson (Republican, incumbent)
- Incumbent: Troy Balderson (R)
- Rating: Solid RAverage of 4; all agree
- Ohio 12th District 2026: who’s running
- Every Ohio race on the 2026 ballot
- Campaign site
How to vote in Ohio
Early voting: Oct 6 – Nov 1. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
- Dates and locations in Ohio
- Check your registration on Ohio’s election website
- Registration and ballot deadlines on Vote.gov for Ohio
Ballots already cast in Ohio: 1,004,060 (early in person and by mail, as of Oct 24; Ohio Secretary of State): 24% of 2022 midterm turnout in Ohio (4,201,368) · 13% of registered voters in Ohio
About Jerrad Christian
Each line links its source. Background and endorsements are in our words; positions are quoted word for word from the source shown (the campaign’s or an official site, a questionnaire, or Jerrad Christian quoted in the news). Sources checked October 25, 2026. Listing an endorsement or a statement is not this site’s endorsement.
Background
- Software engineer. · christianforohio.com (source for Software engineer.) (archived copy of the source for Software engineer.)
- U.S. Navy veteran who served as a flight deck fueler on an aircraft carrier. · christianforohio.com (source for U.S. Navy veteran who served as a flight deck fueler on an aircraft carrier.) (archived copy of the source for U.S. Navy veteran who served as a flight deck fueler on an aircraft carrier.)
- Attended Ohio University on the GI Bill. · christianforohio.com (source for Attended Ohio University on the GI Bill.) (archived copy of the source for Attended Ohio University on the GI Bill.)
Endorsements
- Ohio AFL-CIO · ohioaflcio.org (source for the Ohio AFL-CIO endorsement) (archived copy of the source for the Ohio AFL-CIO endorsement)
Others not listed.
Stated positions
- Israel and Gaza: “The government of Israel has the right to security. That does not include collective punishment or the destruction of civilian life.” christianforohio.com (source for Israel and Gaza statement) (archived copy of the source for Israel and Gaza statement)
- Campaign finance and super PACs: “If we are serious about self-government, we have to end Citizens United, cap campaign spending, and make it clear that elections are not auctions.” christianforohio.com (source for Campaign finance and super PACs statement) (archived copy of the source for Campaign finance and super PACs statement)
- Health care: “Universal healthcare is a non-partisan policy in nearly every other modern country. It is proven to lower costs while removing the middle men who tell us which doctors we can see and which medications we can buy.” christianforohio.com (source for Health care statement) (archived copy of the source for Health care statement)
- Labor: “Raising the minimum wage is not radical. It is an adjustment to reality.” christianforohio.com (source for Labor statement) (archived copy of the source for Labor statement)
- Immigration: “Abolishing ICE as it exists and replacing it with a narrowly tailored, accountable system focused on real public safety is a serious conversation this country needs to have.” christianforohio.com (source for Immigration statement) (archived copy of the source for Immigration statement)
- Housing: “Ending the housing crisis starts with building more homes. Reform exclusionary zoning so duplexes and small multifamily units can exist in places that outlaw them.” christianforohio.com (source for Housing statement) (archived copy of the source for Housing statement)
Where this comes from
The same FEC ledger as every page on the site (how we count), read for each FEC candidate ID Jerrad Christian has used:
Photo of Jerrad Christian: Amanda Grissinger (photo of Jerrad Christian), used with permission.
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Questions and answers
Has Jerrad Christian been backed by AIPAC?
No. Jerrad Christian has had no backing from AIPAC's PAC or its super PAC, United Democracy Project, or from the other pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
How much pro-Israel PAC backing has Jerrad Christian had?
$0 from the pro-Israel PACs we track (2016–2026).
Where do these figures come from?
They come from FEC filings.