Frederick Bennett Balzar (June 15, 1880 – March 21, 1934) was an American politician and lawyer.

Balzar worked at a variety of occupations, including stagecoach driving, ranching, railroading, mining, and insurance.

Balzar won the race for governor in 1926, defeating incumbent James G. Scrugham.

After a lengthy illness Balzar died in the governor's mansion on March 21, 1934, in Carson City, Nevada.

[3] He shared a close friendship with comedian Will Rogers, who eulogized him as "a real two-fisted governor.