Candidate for U.S. Representative, Ohio District 4
Jim Jordan
RepublicanIncumbent
Jim Jordan has represented the 4th District since 2007, chairs the House Judiciary Committee and was the first chairman of the House Freedom Caucus. He is campaigning on federal government oversight, tax cuts and border security.
- Current or most recent role
- U.S. Representative, Ohio District 4 (since 2007); Chair, House Judiciary Committee
- Hometown
- Urbana (Champaign County)
- Campaign website
- jimjordanforcongress.com
Why they say you should vote for them
The candidate's own case to voters, summarized from their campaign and public statements.
- Says the public deserves thorough oversight of the federal government regardless of which party is in power.[1]
- Says Congress has delivered on cutting taxes and securing the border.[2]
- Says his campaign is about "leading the fight to hold Washington accountable."[3]
- Cites his work protecting constitutional freedoms and leading investigations into federal agencies, including the IRS.[4]
Background
- U.S. Representative, Ohio District 4, U.S. House of Representatives · 2007–present[4],[5]
- Chairman, House Judiciary Committee · 2023–present[5],[6]
- Founding chairman, House Freedom Caucus · 2015[5],[6]
- State Senator, Ohio Senate · 2001–2006[4]
- State Representative, Ohio House of Representatives · 1995–2000[4]
- Assistant wrestling coach, The Ohio State University · 1987–1995[6]
Education
Where they stand
- TaxesOpposes tax increases, supports "cutting taxes and letting families keep more of what they earn," and proposes capital gains tax relief on home sales.[2],[5]
- ImmigrationSays he supports border security and would end "sanctuary cities" policies.[1],[2]
- Social Security & MedicareSays he wants to protect Social Security.[2]
- Foreign PolicySupports keeping Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons and says the conflict with Iran should end once that goal is accomplished.[2]
- EducationSupports school choice.[2]
- Economy & JobsSupports work requirements for welfare programs.[2]
Voting record
A selection of notable recorded votes. Not a complete record.
| Measure | Vote | Date |
|---|---|---|
| H.R. 1 – One Big Beautiful Bill Act (final passage) Budget reconciliation bill extending the 2017 individual tax cuts, adding new tax deductions, increasing border and defense spending, and reducing projected Medicaid and SNAP spending. (U.S. House) | Yes[7] | Jul 3, 2025 |
| S. 5 – Laken Riley Act Requires federal detention of noncitizens without legal status who are charged with or arrested for theft-related offenses, assaulting police, or crimes causing death or serious injury. (U.S. House) | Yes[8] | Jan 22, 2025 |
| H.R. 5371 – Continuing appropriations ending the 2025 shutdown (Senate amendment) Funded most of the government at existing levels through Jan. 30, 2026, ending the fall 2025 shutdown, and enacted full-year agriculture, military construction-VA and legislative branch spending. (U.S. House) | Yes[9],[13] | Nov 12, 2025 |
| H.R. 4405 – Epstein Files Transparency Act Requires the Justice Department to publicly release unclassified records related to Jeffrey Epstein; passed 427–1. (U.S. House) | Yes[10] | Nov 18, 2025 |
| S. 1071 – National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 Compromise annual defense policy bill authorizing roughly $900 billion for military and national security programs; passed 312–112. (U.S. House) | Yes[11],[14] | Dec 10, 2025 |
| H.R. 1834 – Breaking the Gridlock Act Three-year extension of the enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits that expired at the end of 2025, brought to the floor by discharge petition; passed 230–196. (U.S. House) | No[12],[15] | Jan 8, 2026 |
In their words
“Regardless of which party is in power, the public deserves thorough federal government oversight”
Sources
- Jim Jordan faces 2 foes in race for Ohio's 4th Congressional District, Richland Source, October 3, 2026
- Three battle to serve Fourth District in Congress, The Lima News, via Yahoo News, October 6, 2026
- Jim Jordan for Congress (home page), Jim Jordan for Congress
- Trio campaigns for Ohio's Fourth District seat, The Lima News, via Yahoo News, July 17, 2026
- About Jim, Office of Rep. Jim Jordan (jordan.house.gov)
- Jim Jordan, Wikipedia
- Roll Call 190 – H.R. 1, On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment, Office of the Clerk, U.S. House, July 3, 2025
- Roll Call 23 – S. 5, Laken Riley Act, On Passage, Office of the Clerk, U.S. House, January 22, 2025
- Roll Call 285 – H.R. 5371, On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendment, Office of the Clerk, U.S. House, November 12, 2025
- Roll Call 289 – H.R. 4405, Epstein Files Transparency Act, Office of the Clerk, U.S. House, November 18, 2025
- Roll Call 320 – S. 1071 (FY2026 NDAA), On Passage, Office of the Clerk, U.S. House, December 10, 2025
- Roll Call 11 – H.R. 1834, Breaking the Gridlock Act, On Passage, Office of the Clerk, U.S. House, January 8, 2026
- 2025 United States federal government shutdown, Wikipedia
- FY2026 NDAA: Status of Legislative Activity, Congressional Research Service (via EveryCRSReport), February 10, 2026
- House passes bill extending enhanced premium tax credits, American Hospital Association, January 9, 2026
Photo: Official portrait, U.S. House of Representatives (Public domain (U.S. government work)).
Last reviewed October 9, 2026. Spot an error or something missing? Report a correction.
Also running for U.S. Representative, Ohio District 4
- Joshua Kolasinski (Democratic)
- Tracey Tackett (Independent)