May 19, 2013
Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio)
- District: 4th District, North and west central --Elyria, Lima
- Residence: Urbana
- Born: February 17, 1964; Troy, Ohio
- Religion: Christian
- Family: Wife, Polly Jordan; four children
- Education: U. of Wisconsin, B.S. 1986 (economics); Ohio State U., M.A. 1991 (education); Capital U., J.D. 2001
- Military Service: None
- Political Highlights: Ohio House, 1995-00; Ohio Senate, 2001-06; U.S. House, 2007-present
- Elected: Elected: 2006 (4th term)
- Committee Assignments: Judiciary (Constitution & Civil Justice - Vice Chairman; Immigration & Border Security); Oversight & Government Reform (Economic Growth, Job Creation and Regulatory Affairs - Chairman; Energy Policy, Health Care and Entitlements)
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State Information: 4th District, North and west central --Elyria, Lima
| Year | Election | Candidate | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | general | Jim Jordan (R) | 182,643 | 58.4% |
| Jim Slone (D) | 114,214 | 36.5% | ||
| Chris Kalla (LIBERT) | 16,141 | 5.2% |
| Year | Democrat | Republican | Independent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Barack Obama: 42% | Mitt Romney: 56% | |
| 2008 | Barack Obama: 44% | John McCain: 54% |
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