James Jordan — Republican Candidate for U.S. House in Ohio, 2026

Representative Jim Jordan is steadfastly against illegal immigration and amnesty, advocating for a strategy that includes securing the border and robustly enforcing immigration laws. As House Judiciary Committee Chairman, he plans to introduce legislation targeting sanctuary jurisdictions to ensure cooperation with ICE. Jordan emphasizes fixing the system for legal immigrants and believes secure borders are vital for national security, supporting border wall funding.

“I am steadfastly against illegal immigration and amnesty for illegal immigrants. My strategy for dealing with the many problems posted by illegal immigration is threefold: secure the border, robustly enforce our immigration laws and fix the system so that it works for those who want to come to our country legally—by working hard, learning the language and becoming Americans. Our country has always been a nation of immigrants. In large part, this is what has made us great, but illegal immigration is unfair to the many people from around the world who want to come to the United States legally, as well as being a serious threat to our homeland security.”

James Jordan supports healthcare reforms that emphasize patient choice, affordability, and reduced government involvement. He advocates for repealing the Affordable Care Act and replacing it with alternative solutions. These proposed reforms include offering financial assistance, expanding health savings accounts, and enabling individuals to purchase coverage with advantages similar to businesses.

“President Trump is doing what voters sent him here to do. Today's executive order on healthcare will start to give everyday Americans the relief they need from soaring premiums. But an executive order is not a permanent fix. Republicans in Congress need to follow the president's lead and repeal Obamacare like we promised we would since 2010. - James Jordan, jordan.house.gov/issues/healthcare (undated)”

Representative Jim Jordan, alongside Darrell Issa, sent a letter on January 14, 2026, to federal court system bodies, critiquing the Environmental Law Institute's Climate Judiciary Project. They argued these sessions predispose judges in favor of plaintiffs in climate-related cases. Additionally, his political actions have been described as stifling public input on national forests, taking a "sledgehammer" to environmental protections, and rolling back methane polluter fees.

James Jordan opposed Ohio Issue 1, the "Right to Make Reproductive Decisions Including Abortion Initiative" in 2023. He also voted "Yes" on the "Pregnant Students' Rights Act" in 2026. These actions indicate his opposition to abortion rights.

James Jordan has consistently opposed military aid to Ukraine since the 2022 invasion. He voted against the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023. Additionally, Jordan opposed condemning the withdrawal of forces from Syria, voted to repeal the AUMF against Iraq, and supported H.Con.Res. 21 to remove U.S. troops from Syria within 180 days.

“I always like to point out everything the government told us about COVID turned out to be wrong . . . . They told us that the virus didn’t come from a lab. It sure looks like it did. They told us it wasn’t gain-of-function research done at the lab. Yes it was. They told us it wasn’t our tax money used at the lab. Yes it was. They told us vaccines—they told us that the vaccinated can’t get it. They told us the vaccinated can’t transmit it. They told us masks work. They told us a six-feet social distance was based on science. They told us this was the first virus in history where there’s no such thing as natural immunity. They were 0 for 8.” (Rep. Jim Jordan, Chairman, H. Comm. on the Judiciary, Statement to the Committee on the Judiciary, 119th Cong., September 3, 2025)”

Representative Jim Jordan argues that Climate Judiciary Project sessions are designed to predispose federal judges in climate-related cases. He, along with Representative Darrell Issa, sent a letter to the Judicial Conference and Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to update policies. Their goal is to prevent advocacy organizations from operating as impartial educational programs for judges.

James Jordan voted against the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019, which sought to ban firearm transfers between private parties without a background check from a licensed dealer. He supports gun rights legislation. As Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, he worked to advance the Firearm Due Process Protection Act (H.R. 2184), providing legal recourse for individuals improperly denied firearm purchases due to administrative errors.