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Jim Jordan (Ohio politician)

Jordan was born and raised in Champaign County, Ohio and attended Graham High School, graduating in 1982. While at Graham, he was a four-time state wrestling champion with a career record of 150-1. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 1986, obtaining his bachelor's degree in Economics and was a two-time NCAA Division I wrestling champion. In the 1985 NCAA championship match, Jordan defeated future two-time Olympic gold medalist and four-time world champion, John Smith.[1] He later earned a master's degree in Education from the Ohio State University in Columbus, and in 2001 obtained his law degree from Capital University, also in Columbus. Before entering politics, he was an assistant wrestling coach with the Ohio State University wrestling program.



For other people named "Jim Jordan" or "James Jordan", see James Jordan (disambiguation).

Jim Jordan


Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Ohio's 4th district



Incumbent


Assumed office
January 3, 2007


Preceded by

Mike Oxley



Member of the Ohio Senate
from the 12th district



In office
January 3, 2001-December 31, 2006



Preceded by

Robert R. Cupp



Succeeded by


Alma mater

University of Wisconsin–Madison
Ohio State University
Capital University Law School



James Daniel "Jim" Jordan (born February 17, 1964, Urbana, Ohio) is the U.S. Representative for Ohio's 4th congressional district, serving since 2007. He is a member of the Republican Party. The district is located in the north-central portion of the state and includes Lima, Tiffin, and Elyria.





Contents
[hide] 1 Early life, education and career
2 Ohio Legislature
3 U.S. House of Representatives 3.1 Committee assignments

4 Political positions
5 Political campaigns 5.1 2008
5.2 2010
5.3 2012

6 Electoral history
7 Personal life
8 References
9 External links


[edit] Early life, education and career

Jordan was born and raised in Champaign County, Ohio and attended Graham High School, graduating in 1982. While at Graham, he was a four-time state wrestling champion with a career record of 150-1. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Madison in 1986, obtaining his bachelor's degree in Economics and was a two-time NCAA Division I wrestling champion. In the 1985 NCAA championship match, Jordan defeated future two-time Olympic gold medalist and four-time world champion, John Smith.[1] He later earned a master's degree in Education from the Ohio State University in Columbus, and in 2001 obtained his law degree from Capital University, also in Columbus. Before entering politics, he was an assistant wrestling coach with the Ohio State University wrestling program.

[edit] Ohio Legislature

Jordan was first elected to the Ohio General Assembly in November 1994 and went on to serve three terms as State Representative of the 85th Ohio House District. In 1996, he offered an amendment to the Welfare Reform Bill that limited the amount of time that an able-bodied individual could remain on welfare. He also created the Income Tax Reduction Fund, which required that any state revenue surpluses be used to lower the income tax burden on Ohioans rather than be used for further government spending.

In 2000, he won a seat in the Ohio Senate by defeating independent candidate Jack Kaffenberger by a vote of 88 percent to 12 percent. In 2004, Jordan defeated Kaffenberger again, this time by a smaller margin of 79 percent to 21 percent. In May 2006, Jordan won the Republican primary race for the 4th Congressional district of Ohio. He also won a 100% lifetime rating from the Ohio Taxpayers Association, which endorsed Jordan in his bid for Congress.[2]

Jordan was named Watchdog of the Treasury (1996, 2000, 2004), Outstanding Legislator Award (2004), Outstanding Freshman Legislator (1996), Friend of the Taxpayer (1997), and Pro-Life Legislator of the Year (1998) by the United Conservatives of Ohio, the Defender of Life award from the Ohio Right to Life Society, and the 2001 Leadership in Government Award from the Ohio Roundtable and Freedom Forum. Additionally, Senate President Bill Harris appointed Jordan to be the chairman of the Senate Judiciary on Criminal Justice Committee.

[edit] U.S. House of Representatives

Jordan won the Republican primary for the 4th District in 2006 after 26-year incumbent Mike Oxley announced his retirement. He defeated Democrat Rick Siferd in the general election, 60% to 40%. Despite the strong anti-Republican mood in Ohio that year, Jordan benefited from the district's heavy Republican tilt. The 4th has long been considered the most Republican district in Ohio. He was reelected in 2008, defeating Democrat Mike Carroll 65% to 35%.[3]

Jordan has chaired the Republican Study Committee since 2011. He was elected over Representative Louie Gohmert, who was backed by several tea party groups.[4] Jordan reportedly turned down a position on the Appropriations Committee.[5]

Jordan has been the leading Republican critic of Speaker John Boehner's plan to raise the debt ceiling.

Jordan received a vote for Speaker on the first day of the 113th Congress from fellow conservative Tim Huelskamp of Kansas.

[edit] Committee assignments
Committee on the Budget
Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law
Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties

Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Domestic Policy
Subcommittee on National Security and Foreign Affairs


[edit] Political positions

While serving in the Ohio Senate, he supported the Tax and Expenditure Limitation Amendment, a state constitutional amendment that would require a vote of the people in order to raise taxes or increase spending over certain limits.[6]

In Congress, Jordan is among the most conservative Republicans, earning a perfect score from the American Conservative Union.[7] He has voted consistently for anti-abortion legislation[8] and was endorsed by Ohio Right to Life in 2012. [9] During the 112th Congress he was one of 40 "staunch" members of the Republican Study Committee who frequently voted against Republican party leadership and vocally expressed displeasure with House bills.[10]

Jordan has been a leading critic of President Barack Obama's Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) program, advocating for its shut-down.[11]

Jordan has supported the continued production and upgrades of M1 Abrams tanks in his district over the direct objections of the Pentagon and criticism regarding the redundancy of further production. The Pentagon wants to put a hold on tank upgrades at a Lima plant until a new version is ready, possibly in 2017, in order to save $3 billion. The plant supports approximately 800 jobs in the district.[12][13]

[edit] Political campaigns

[edit] 2008

See also: United States House of Representatives elections in Ohio, 2008#District 4

Jordan won against Democratic nominee Mike Carroll.

[edit] 2010

See also: United States House of Representatives elections in Ohio, 2010#District 4

Jordan defeated Democrat Doug Litt and Libertarian Donald Kissick in the general election.

[edit] 2012

See also: United States House of Representatives elections in Ohio, 2012#District 4

Jordan will be running against Democrat Jim Slone, and Libertarian Chris Calla in the general election.

[edit] Electoral history

Ohio's 4th congressional district: Results 2006–2010[14]



Year


Republican

Votes

Pct


Democrat

Votes

Pct


Other

Votes

Pct




2006


Jim Jordan

129,958

60%


Richard E. Siferd

86,678

40%







2008


Jim Jordan

186,154

65%


Mike Carroll

99,499

35%







2010


Jim Jordan

143,544

72%


Doug Litt

49,380

25%


Donald Kissick

7,499

4%



[edit] Personal life

Jordan and his wife Polly live with their four children near Urbana in central Champaign County.