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NOV 7, 2026
General Election
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Jim Jordan is trading at 95% to win the OH-04 House winner? on prediction markets.
Candidate Overview
Key details about the candidate’s background, party, office sought and current campaign.
Current roleU.S. Representative
PartyRepublican
Political ideologyConservative Republican
Age62 years old (Feb 17, 1964)
GenderMale
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LocationOhio
BackgroundPolitician
EducationB.S., Economics, University of Wisconsin–Madison
Notable personal detailsJames Daniel Jordan is a Republican U.S. Representative for Ohio’s 4th congressional district, first elected to Congress in 2006 and serving since 2007. He previously served in the Ohio House of Representatives and the Ohio Senate. He earned a B.S. in economics from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, an M.Ed. from The Ohio State University, and a J.D. from Capital University. Jordan has chaired the House Judiciary Committee and is a co-founder and former chair of the House Freedom Caucus.
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Political Positions
Economy & Taxes
Supports large tax cuts (including for corporations and individuals) and lower tax rates, and favors spending cuts and reduced government intervention as a way to improve economic growth. Has voted for major Republican tax-cut legislation.
Healthcare
Supports repeal of the Affordable Care Act, has voted for Republican repeal/replacement bills and the American Health Care Act, and advocates market-based reforms such as health savings accounts, increased choice and competition, and reductions or restructuring of Medicaid. He has backed policies favoring limits on federal Medicaid expansion and work requirements.
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Immigration & Border
Opposes illegal immigration and amnesty; prioritizes securing the border and robust enforcement of existing immigration laws while supporting reforms to improve legal immigration pathways. Emphasizes enforcement-first measures (border security and law enforcement) alongside fixing the legal system to benefit lawful immigrants.
Abortion & Reproductive Rights
The candidate opposes legal abortion and has sponsored and praised legislation restricting abortion, including measures described as protecting life at conception, requiring ultrasounds/informed consent, banning abortions after detectable fetal heartbeat, and supporting the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. He has characterized himself as a pro-life advocate and has received endorsements from national pro-life organizations.
Climate & Energy
Opposes aggressive federal climate regulation and supports expanded domestic fossil fuel production and market-driven energy policies. Has signed anti–climate-tax pledges and voted to block EPA regulation of greenhouse gases and to open federal waters/lands to oil and gas development.
Public Safety & Guns
The candidate consistently defends broad Second Amendment rights, opposes administrative and legislative gun restrictions proposed by the Biden administration and the ATF, and has received high pro-gun ratings and endorsements. He has led congressional pushback against ATF rulemaking (including pistol-brace and ghost-gun-related rules) and framed many regulatory actions as unconstitutional overreach. His record and public statements reflect strong opposition to new firearm regulations and support for gun owners' rights.
Latest News
Jim Jordan is in the news for publicly backing Todd Blanche to be the next U.S. attorney general, arguing Blanche should be confirmed and praising his approach at the Justice Department. He has also been tied to broader Republican election and redistricting fights, with recent court rulings seen as potentially helping GOP prospects in the 2026 midterms. Other recent coverage places him in the context of Trump-era political battles over Congress, the courts, and executive power.
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Campaign Fundraising
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