Biography
Jim Jordan, born on February 17, 1964, in Troy, Ohio, is a Republican politician representing Ohio's 4th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2007. Raised in Champaign County, Ohio, he was a standout wrestler at Graham High School, achieving a 156–1 record and winning state championships all four years. Jordan's political career is marked by his staunch conservative stance and active involvement in the House Freedom Caucus, which he co-founded in 2015 and served as its first chairman.
Education and Political Experience
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Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where he was a two-time NCAA Division I wrestling champion.
- Master's degree in Education from The Ohio State University.
- Juris Doctor from Capital University Law School.
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Political Experience:
- Served in the Ohio House of Representatives from 1995 to 2000.
- Elected to the Ohio State Senate in 2000, serving until 2006.
- Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2006, representing Ohio's 4th congressional district.
- Co-founded the House Freedom Caucus in 2015 and served as its first chairman.
- Appointed Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee in 2023.
Throughout his tenure, Jordan has been recognized for his fiscal conservatism and advocacy for limited government. He has been a prominent figure in congressional investigations and has consistently opposed tax increases, emphasizing the importance of reducing government spending.
