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Jim
Jordan

Republican incumbent Jim Jordan seeks reelection to Ohio's 4th Congressional District in 2026

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positions
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endorsements
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Opponents Joshua D. Kolasinski D+ 1 more Compare race →

Background

Jim Jordan is the Republican U.S. Representative for Ohio's 4th Congressional District, first elected to Congress in 2006 after serving in the Ohio House of Representatives (1995–2000) and the Ohio Senate (2001–2006). 2 He was raised in Champaign County, Ohio, and attended Graham High School in St. Paris before earning a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Wisconsin (1986), a master's degree in education from The Ohio State University (1991), and a law degree from Capital University (2001). 12

Prior to his political career, Jordan coached wrestling at Ohio State University. 2 In Congress, he chairs the House Judiciary Committee and serves on the House Oversight Committee. 1

Jordan is the Republican incumbent seeking reelection in Ohio's 4th Congressional District in the November 3, 2026 general election, where he faces two opponents. 8912

At a glance

Party
Republican · Incumbent
Running for
U.S. House · District 4, Ohio
Election
Nov 3, 2026
Current office
U.S. Representative for Ohio's 4th Congressional District; Chair, House Judiciary Committee
Website
jimjordanforcongress.com(opens in a new tab)

Where they stand

Each position links to the page it was drawn from. Quotes are verbatim.

Timeline

  1. Oct 6
    news
    Declassified documents cited by Jordan's committee in ongoing FBI oversight push

    News accounts reported on declassified documents related to FBI surveillance, tied to Jordan's committee oversight activities. These actions relate to his committee role, not campaign announcements.

    Declassified documents reveal surveillance of Trump ... · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  2. Oct 6
    news
    Ohio early voting begins for November 3 general election, including Jordan's OH-04 race

    Early voting opened in Ohio for the November 3 general election, in which Jordan faces Democrat Joshua Kolasinski and independent Tracey Tackett.

    Three battle to serve Fourth District in Congress · Oct 6, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  3. Oct 5
    news
    Jordan seen as likely to seek House GOP leadership post if Republicans lose House majority

    Punchbowl News reported, citing people close to Jordan, that he was likely to seek a GOP leadership post if Republicans lost their majority. Jordan had not publicly acknowledged such a plan. FEC filings showed he contributed $1.55 million to the NRCC and $1.6 million directly to 186 candidates by end of Q2.

    Jim Jordan seems very likely to run for GOP leader - Punchbowl News · Oct 5, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  4. Oct 3
    news
    General-election coverage highlights Jordan's three-way race and oversight rationale

    Reports identified the three candidates and quoted Jordan's stated reasons for seeking another term: protecting taxpayers' money and providing oversight of federal programs. Jordan said, 'Regardless of which party is in power, the public deserves thorough federal government oversight.'

    Jim Jordan faces 2 foes in race for Ohio's Ohio's 4th Congressional ... · Oct 3, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  5. Sep 25
    endorsement
    U.S. Chamber of Commerce endorses Jim Jordan for reelection in OH-04

    The U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Jordan, citing support for candidates backing policies that drive innovation and economic growth.

    U.S. Chamber Endorses Rep. Jim Jordan for Ohio's Fourth District · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab)
  6. May 5
    filing
    Jim Jordan wins Republican primary with 75,210 votes in Ohio's 4th District

    Jordan secured the Republican nomination in the Ohio primary election, earning 75,210 votes. The general-election field was set with Democrat Joshua Kolasinski and independent Tracey Tackett as opponents.

    Jim Jordan (R) — U.S. Representative, OH-04 | 2026 profile · Sep 25, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Endorsements

  • Government is Not God PAC organization
    Listed as an endorser on iVoterGuide's 2026 candidate profile; no endorsement date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • We the People Convention-Ohio organization
    Listed as an endorser on iVoterGuide's 2026 candidate profile; no endorsement date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • Donald Trump official
    The Freedom Caucus Fund's endorsement announcement states Trump 'has endorsed Congressman Jordan,' but provides no date. A 2026 Trump endorsement tracker also lists Jordan as endorsed by Trump for reelection. freedomcaucusfund.com
  • Ohio Value Voters organization
    Listed as an endorser on iVoterGuide's 2026 candidate profile; no endorsement date provided. ivoterguide.com
  • U.S. Chamber of Commerce organization
    The Chamber announced its endorsement of Jordan for reelection to Ohio's Fourth Congressional District. uschamber.com · Sep 25, 2026
  • Freedom Caucus Fund organization
    The Fund announced it 'strongly endorses Congressman Jim Jordan in Ohio's 4th CD.' freedomcaucusfund.com · Apr 1, 2026

Campaign finance

Totals filed with the Federal Election Commission for the 2026 election cycle.

Raised
$4.77M
Spent
$6.23M
Cash on hand
$6.03M

As of Jun 30, 2026. Filings are periodic, so recent money may not be included yet. ↳ FEC record H6OH04082(opens in a new tab)

Sources 17

  1. [1] Declassified documents reveal surveillance of Trump ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  2. [2] Three battle to serve Fourth District in Congress(opens in a new tab) Oct 6, 2026
  3. [3] Jim Jordan seems very likely to run for GOP leader - Punchbowl News(opens in a new tab) Oct 5, 2026
  4. [4] Jim Jordan faces 2 foes in race for Ohio's Ohio's 4th Congressional ...(opens in a new tab) Oct 3, 2026
  5. [5] Jim Jordan (R) — U.S. Representative, OH-04 | 2026 profile(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
  6. [6] U.S. Chamber Endorses Rep. Jim Jordan for Ohio's Fourth District(opens in a new tab) Sep 25, 2026
  7. [7] Jim Jordan said he plans to make fighting antisemitism a ...(opens in a new tab) Sep 3, 2026
  8. [8] Jim Jordan says costs 'are tough,' but economy is in a ' ...(opens in a new tab) Aug 16, 2026
  9. [9] Jim Jordan - Ohio Primary(opens in a new tab) Jul 30, 2026
  10. [10] EXCLUSIVE: Rep. Jim Jordan explains why SAVE America Act will ...(opens in a new tab) Jun 24, 2026
  11. [11] Freedom Caucus Fund Endorses Jim Jordan for OH-04(opens in a new tab) Apr 1, 2026
  12. [12] Immigration | U.S. Congressman Jim Jordan - House.gov(opens in a new tab) Aug 4, 2021
  13. [13] Defense(opens in a new tab) Aug 3, 2021
  14. [14] Energy and Natural Resources(opens in a new tab) Aug 3, 2021
  15. [15] Healthcare(opens in a new tab) Aug 3, 2021
  16. [16] Pro-Life and Family Issues(opens in a new tab) Aug 3, 2021
  17. [17] Taxes(opens in a new tab) Aug 3, 2021
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