Jim Jordan (Ohio Politician) - U.S. House of Representatives

U.S. House of Representatives

Jordan won the Republican primary for the 4th District in 2006 after 26-year incumbent Mike Oxley announced his retirement. He defeated Democrat Rick Siferd in the general election, 60% to 40%. Despite the strong anti-Republican mood in Ohio that year, Jordan benefited from the district's heavy Republican tilt. The 4th has long been considered the most Republican district in Ohio. He was reelected in 2008, defeating Democrat Mike Carroll 65% to 35%.

Jordan has chaired the Republican Study Committee since 2011. He was elected over Representative Louie Gohmert, who was backed by several tea party groups. Jordan reportedly turned down a position on the Appropriations Committee.

Jordan has been the leading Republican critic of Speaker John Boehner's plan to raise the debt ceiling.