Jim Jordan (Ohio politician)

Infobox_Congressman
name = Jim Jordan

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date of birth = birth date and age|1964|02|17
place of birth = Urbana, Ohio
residence= Urbana, Ohio
alma_mater= University of Wisconsin, Ohio State University
occupation= political assistant
state = Ohio
district = 4th
term_start = January 4, 2007
preceded = Mike Oxley
succeeded = Incumbent
party = Republican
spouse = Polly Jordan
religion = Evangelical Christian

James D. "Jim" Jordan (born February 17, 1964, Urbana, Ohio) is an American politician of the Republican party who serves as a U.S. Representative from the 4th congressional district of Ohio. He was first elected in 2006, defeating Democrat Rick Siferd 60% to 40%.

Jordan was born and raised in Champaign County, Ohio, and attended Graham High School, where he graduated 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. 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 wrestiling coach with The Ohio State University wrestling program.

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 of Rossburg, Ohio, 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. [http://www.ohiotaxpayers.com]

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 Harris appointed Jordan to be the chairman of the Senate Judiciary on Criminal Justice Committee.

He has supported the Tax and Expenditure Limitation Amendment, a constitutional amendment that would require a vote of the people in order to raise taxes or increase spending over certain limits.

In Congress, Jordan is among the most conservative Republicans, earning a perfect score from the American Conservative Union. In 2007, he offered more amendments during the appropriations process to curb federal discretionary spending then any other member of Congress. He also has a 100% pro-life voting record.

Jim, his wife Polly, and their four children live near Urbana in central Champaign County. They attend Grace Bible Church.

Before entering politics, Jordan was a well-known member of the amateur wrestling community.

Committee Assignments

*Budget Committee
*Judiciary Committee
**Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law
**Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties
*Oversight and Government Reform Committee
**Subcommittee on the Federal Workforce, Postal Service, and the District of Columbia

ee also

*United States House of Representatives elections in Ohio, 2008

External links

* [http://jordan.house.gov/ U.S. Congressman Jim Jordan] , official U.S. House site
* [http://www.state.gov/p/io/unesco/members/48889.htm Profile] from the U.S. Department of State
* [http://www.jimjordanforcongress.com Jim Jordan for Congress] , campaign site
* [http://www.sourcewatch.org/index.php?title=Jim_Jordan Profile] at SourceWatch Congresspedia