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SITTING REPRESENTATIVE · OHIO · 4TH DISTRICT · REPUBLICANSITTING REPRESENTATIVE · OH-4 · REP
Jim Jordan
Jim Jordan has represented Ohio’s 4th district in the U.S. House since 2007. Chair of the House Judiciary Committee.
Jordan served in the Ohio House from 1995 to 2000 and the Ohio Senate from 2001 to 2006.
Jordan earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 1986 and a Master of Arts from Ohio State University in 1991. Jordan served in the Ohio House from 1995 to 2000 and the Ohio Senate from 2001 to 2006. Jordan earned a Juris Doctor from Capital University Law School in 2001 and began serving in the U.S. House in 2007.Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Party
- Republican
- In House
- Since 2007
- Age
- 62
- Committees
- 2 · 1 chair
- Next election
- Nov 3, 2026
- HOUSE SINCE
- 2007
- COMMITTEES
- 2
- AGE
- 62
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Jim Jordan at a glance
NET READER RATING
▼ 1 PT IN 30 DAYS+6
▲ 806 GOOD LOOK1,523 VOTES717 BAD LOOK ▼
COVERAGE MIX · 69 STORIES
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NETLATEST ACTIVITY
NEWSI’m a former House Democrat. Jim Jordan is right to target South Korean… Washington Examiner · Oct 1STATED POSITIONS
2026 OH U.S. House district 4 general election · 2026-11-03 · No sourced statements are available for this campaign yet.
Jim Jordan’s record in the 119th Congress
- Participation
- 97%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 98%
- Missed 22 of 676 roll calls this Congress.
- Party unity
- 99%
- ▎ REP MEDIAN 98%
- 1 point above the median House Republican.
- Bipartisan bills
- —
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 40%
- No bills sponsored this Congress.
- Bill success
- —
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 10%
- No bills sponsored this Congress.
BROKE WITH PARTY
SEP 14Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026NAY
SEP 14National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025NAY
MAR 17MAWS Act of 2026NAY
HOUSE · 119TH CONGRESSJim Jordan’s voting record
| DATE | MEASURE | VOTE | REP MAJORITY | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEP 16 | S. 2403Retire through Ownership Act | YEA | YEA 191–14 | Passed 401–142/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9497Water Resources Development Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 202–9 | Passed 415–92/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9340Ratepayer Protection Act | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 417–32/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.J.Res. 213Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | YEA | YEA 210–1 | Passed 214–208 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 10326PROOF Act | YEA | YEA 210–1 | Passed 217–207 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9576National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 352–72 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 5334Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 262–159 |
| SEP 15 | H.Con.Res. 93Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | NAY | NAY 203–7 | Passed 220–204 |
| SEP 15 | H.J.Res. 210Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | YEA | YEA 212–1 | Passed 216–211 |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 9500Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act | YEA | YEA 195–17 | Passed 408–172/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2140Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 130–79 | Passed 343–792/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 4646Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 424–02/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 8278Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 417–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2978GUARD Act | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 414–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 3276Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026BROKE W/ PARTY | NAY | YEA 138–60 | Passed 345–602/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 4219National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025BROKE W/ PARTY | NAY | YEA 165–33 | Passed 371–332/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 03 | H.R. 4795Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 203–2 | Passed 237–169 |
| SEP 02 | H.R. 1501Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 218–201 |
| SEP 02 | H.J.Res. 1Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supre… | YEA | YEA 211–0 | Failed 212–2062/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 9436Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 209–2 | Passed 219–196 |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 6500Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 | YEA | YEA 193–19 | Passed 370–482/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 32LACA | YEA | YEA 186–10 | Passed 378–102/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 307Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act | YEA | YEA 187–8 | Passed 376–82/3 NEEDED |
| JUL 23 | H.R. 8884Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 232–188 |
| JUL 23 | H.Con.Res. 89Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | NAY | NAY 207–4 | Passed 214–208 |
Bills sponsored by Jim Jordan in the 119th Congress
0Sponsored
0Out of cmte
0Passed House
0Became law
SPONSORED · 119TH CONGRESS
Sponsored0
Out of committee0
Passed House0
Became law0
| BILL | TITLE · POLICY AREA | STAGE | COSPON. |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.Res. 86 | Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on the Judiciary in the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress.CONGRESS | Introduced | 1 COSPON. |
Plus 22 bills cosponsored this Congress.
Jim Jordan’s committee assignments
SUBCOMMITTEESNo subcommittee assignments
Jim Jordan’s career and background
PUBLIC SERVICE · 1995 – PRESENT
OFFICE
Ohio state representative 1995–00Ohio State Senate 2001–06U.S. House · OH-4 2007–
LEADERSHIPChair, Judiciary 2025–
- 2025 – NOWChair, Judiciary
- 2007 – NOWU.S. House · OH-4
- 2001 – 06Ohio State Senate
- 1995 – 00Ohio state representative
- BORN
- February 17, 1964 · Troy, Ohio
- OCCUPATION
- Lawyer
- EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Science, University of Wisconsin–Madison, 1986 · Master of Arts, Ohio State University, 1991 · Juris Doctor, Capital University Law School, 2001
2026 election: Ohio’s 4th District
NEXT ELECTION · OH-4
29DAYS
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
LAST R+36.9ON THE BALLOT
PAST RESULTS
2024U.S. House · OH-468.5%
2022U.S. House · OH-469.2%
2020U.S. House · OH-467.9%
2018U.S. House · OH-465.3%
RESULTS SINCE 20182026 OH-4 HOUSE RACE →STATED POSITIONS
2026 OH U.S. House district 4 general election · 2026-11-03 · No sourced statements are available for this campaign yet.
Jim Jordan’s stated positions and sources
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Housing
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Voting Rights
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Jim Jordan’s campaign fundraising and spending
- RAISED · 2025–26 CYCLE
- $4.8M
- CASH ON HAND
- $6.0M
- SPENT
- $6.2M
WHERE THE MONEY CAME FROM
- Individuals
- $3.3M · 86.1%
- PACs
- $530K · 13.9%
AIPAC · 2025–26
AIPAC TRACKER →HOW WE COUNT →- THROUGH AIPAC PAC
- $174K
- Earmarked gifts · 99 donors
- $164K
- From the PAC itself
- $15K
AIPAC-BACKED SUPER PAC (UNITED DEMOCRACY PROJECT)
- SUPPORTING
- —
- OPPOSING
- —
SINCE DEC 2021 $288K through AIPAC PAC
Earmarked gifts are part of Individuals above. AIPAC PAC filings through Aug 31.TOP DONORS
Rhodeskhalaf, DeanaSelf Employed · ENTREPRENEUR$7K
Panar, MannyRetired · RETIRED$7K
De Nicola, AnthonyWcas · CHAIRMAN$7K
Harbert, HenryRetired · RETIRED$7K
Kantner, Joy C. Mrs.Retired · RETIRED$7K
Peisach, JaimePassion Growers · MANAGER$7K
Kantner, Charles L.Retired · RETIRED$7K
Rydin, Michael TGovt. Affairs · AGS$7K
Luke, DebraSelf Employed · DESIGNER$7K
Lipschultz, MarcShade Tree Advisors · ADVISOR$7K
Totals by donor name from itemized FEC receipts: individuals and committees that gave over $200.OUTSIDE SPENDING
- SUPPORTING
- $2K
- OPPOSING
- $0
Freedom Caucus Fund$1K / $0
Senate Conservatives Fund$1K / $0
CAMPAIGN SPENDING
Other$2.5M
Fundraising$1.8M
Transfers$425K
Administrative$48K
Refunds$7K
How to contact Jim Jordan
WASHINGTON, D.C.
2056 Rayburn House Office BuildingWashington, DC 20515-3504(202) 225-2676Call (202) 225-2676OHIO IN THE HOUSE
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Jordan led Republicans in warning South Korean officials that the amended law could threaten speech on American platforms.
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Fox News
Reporter's Notebook: House chaos sparks emergency FISA extension
Chairman Jordan supported the FISA extension, arguing the program is critical for ongoing operations against adversaries like Iran and Venezuela.
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Jim Jordan report says DOJ knew of constitutional concerns in Jack Smith lawmaker probe
Jordan’s committee report accuses the Justice Department of improperly obtaining lawmakers’ phone records during the Trump investigation.
Congress55%
Washington Examiner
I’m a former House Democrat. Jim Jordan is right to target South Korean regulators
Jordan cited South Korean regulators as targets of a bill being considered by the House Judiciary Committee.
Foreign policy50%
Springfieldnewssun
GOP’s Jordan faces independent Tackett, Dem Kolasinski in race to represent Springfield in Congress - Dayton Daily News
Jordan makes his case for reelection as two challengers criticize his record and political priorities.
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Online Athens
Why US Rep. Jim Jordan is making a stop this week to Oconee County
Jordan is scheduled to appear at a campaign reception with Georgia congressional candidate Houston Gaines.
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Newsmax
Rep. Jim Jordan to Newsmax: Jack Smith Misled Congress
Jordan said evidence contradicted Smith’s testimony and defended his committee’s referrals to the Justice Department.
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MOST RATEDAssociated Press
House Republicans drop Jim Jordan as their nominee for speaker, stumbling back to square one - AP News
Jim Jordan was dropped as the Republican nominee for Speaker after failing to secure enough votes on the House floor.
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Raw Story
Even Republicans loathe Jim Jordan — and we're about to find out why
The article argues that Jordan is seeking a senior House Republican leadership role and criticizes his record and denials about the Ohio State abuse scandal.
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The Columbus Dispatch
Jim Jordan likes to use word 'crazy' but doesn't recognize it in his mirror
A letter challenges Jordan’s use of “crazy” and criticizes positions it attributes to his party.
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Axios
Logs show 10 House Republicans attended White House meeting on pressuring Pence - Axios
Representative Jim Jordan was identified in White House visitor logs as attending a meeting about pressuring Vice President Pence to overturn election results.
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