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Jim is from Troy, Ohio. He earned a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Wisconsin, a master’s degree in education from the Ohio State University, and a law degree from Capital University. He lives with his wife Polly, with whom he has 4 children and 3 grandchildren.

Jim worked as assistant coach for the Ohio State University wrestling program prior to holding elected office.

Jim Jordan is a US representative in Congressional District 4. He was elected in 2007 and is serving his 8th term. He helped found and chaired the House Freedom Caucus. He served as an Ohio state representative from 1995 to 2000 and as an Ohio state senator from 2001 to 2007.

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As a budget committee member, offered more spending cuts than any other member of Congress and as RSC Budget/Spending Task Force Chairman, he offered the only balanced budget of any member of the House or Senate.

As a budget committee member, offered more spending cuts than any other Congress member.

Opposes American farmers paying extra fees to export goods.

- Opposes higher taxes and spending.
- As a budget committee member, offered more spending cuts than any other Congress member.
- Opposes American farmers paying extra fees to export goods.

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Supports pro-life policies and has received multiple awards for his legislative work in this area.

Received 'Pro-Life' awards from Ohio Right to Life and United Conservatives of Ohio.

- Opposes access to abortion.
- Received 'Pro-Life' awards from Ohio Right to Life and United Conservatives of Ohio.
- Opposed funding for COVID relief.
- Opposes same-sex marriage.

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- Wants stricter border security policies.
- Supports building a border wall.

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Supports increasing domestic oil and gas output.

Believes the Paris Climate Accord "would ultimately have little effect on our environment."

- Supports increasing domestic oil and gas output.
- Believes the Paris Climate Accord "would ultimately have little effect on our environment."

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Wants to prevent undocumented immigrants from voting.

Voted against certifying the 2020 election.

- Wants to prevent undocumented immigrants from voting.
- Voted against certifying the 2020 election.

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Supports policies that give parents more control over their children's education.

Believes education policy should be handled at the state and local level.

- Supports policies that give parents more control over their children's education.
- Believes education policy should be handled at the state and local level.

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Jim Jordan

Jim Jordan is a U.S. representative in Congressional District 4. He was elected in 2007 and is serving his 8th term. He helped found and chaired the House Freedom Caucus. He served as an Ohio state representative from 1995 to 2000 and as an Ohio state senator from 2001 to 2007.

As a state representative, he authored an alternative state budget that balanced without raising taxes.

As a state representative, he authored an alternative state budget that did not raise taxes.

Supports increasing domestic oil output by adding to production capacity.

- Supports increasing domestic oil output by adding to production capacity.
- Believes the Paris Climate Accord "would ultimately have little effect on our environment."

Believes in maintaining oversight and leading investigations into federal agencies.

Prior to holding elected office, Jim worked as assistant coach for the Ohio State University wrestling program. 

Jim Jordan is a U.S. Representative in District 4. He was elected in 2007 and is serving his 8th term. He helped found and chaired the House Freedom Caucus. He served as an Ohio State Representative from 1995 to 2000 and as an Ohio State Senator from 2001 to 2007.

As a budget committee member, offered more spending cuts than any other member of Congress and as RSC Budget/Spending Task Force Chairman.

Opposes American farmers paying extra fees to export goods, while other countries don't

- Opposes higher taxes and spending.
- As a budget committee member, offered more spending cuts than any other member of Congress and as RSC Budget/Spending Task Force Chairman.
- Opposes American farmers paying extra fees to export goods, while other countries don't

- Opposes abortion.
- Received 'Pro-Life' awards from Ohio Right to Life and United Conservatives of Ohio.
- Voted NO on funding for COVID Relief.
- Opposes same sex marriage.

Believes the Paris Climate Accord "would ultimately have little effect on our enviroment."

- Supports increasing domestic oil output by adding to production capacity.
- Believes the Paris Climate Accord "would ultimately have little effect on our enviroment."

Wants to prevent unauthorized immigrants from voting.

- Wants to prevent unauthorized immigrants from voting.
- Voted against certifying the 2020 election.

Jim earned a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Wisconsin, a master’s degree in education from the Ohio State University, and a law degree from Capital University. He lives with his wife, with whom he has 4 children and 3 grandchildren.

As of October 4, 2024, Jim Jordan’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Jim Jordan is a U.S. Representative in District 4. He was elected in 2007 and is serving his eighth term. He helped found and chaired the House Freedom Caucus. Jordan has also served as a state legislator in Ohio.

- Opposes higher taxes and spending.
- As a budget committee member, offered more spending cuts than any other member of Congress and as RSC Budget/Spending Task Force Chairman.

- Opposes abortion.
- Received 'Pro-Life' awards from Ohio Right to Life and United Conservatives of Ohio.

As of August 7, 2024, Jim Jordan’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- Wants stricter border security policies.

- Wants to prevent unauthorized immigrants from voting.

As of August 17, 2024, Jim Jordan’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Jim graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, earned a Master’s degree in education from the Ohio State University, and a Law Degree from Capital University in Columbus, Ohio. He was a NCAA champion wrestler in college. He lives with his wife and has four children and three grandchildren.

Jim is currently a Congressman representing Ohio’s 4th District. He previously served as a state legislator in Ohio.

Jim Jordan is a U.S. Representative for Ohio's 4th District and has been since 2007. He helped found and chaired the House Freedom Caucus. He serves on the House Budget Committee and has led investigations into federal agencies, including the IRS. Jordan has also served as a state legislator in Ohio.

- Supports voter ID laws.
- Wants to prevent unauthorized immigrants from voting.

Jim Jordan lives close to where he and his wife Polly grew up. They have four children and three grandchildren. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, earned a Master’s degree in Education from the Ohio State University, and a Law Degree from Capital University in Columbus, Ohio.

Jim Jordan is currently a Congressman representing Ohio’s 4th District. He previously served as a state legislator in Ohio.

Jim Jordan is a U.S. Representative for Ohio's 4th District and helped found and chaired the House Freedom Caucus. He serves on the House Budget Committee and has led investigations into federal agencies, including the IRS. Jordan has also served as a state legislator in Ohio.

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