In a 106-to-73 secret ballot vote, Representative Jim Jordan of Ohio was elected to lead the Republicans in the next Democrat-controlled Congress.

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Rep. Jordan vowed to work with Speaker Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune to get as much done as they can while they still have the majority. In an interview on Hannity, Rep. Jordan went on to say…

“Republicans will be fighting for American families, fighting for the principles and values that make our country special.”

In anticipation of the Democrats’ threats of ‘lawfare’ against the Trump Administration, Rep. Jordan listed who he believes the Democrats will go after. “There will be a third impeachment [of President Trump]. They can’t help themselves,” he warned.

“They’ll go after every member of the cabinet, and they’ll go after whoever our nominee will be.” He listed off V.P. Vance, Sec. Rubio, Gov. DeSantis, and Gov. Youngkin. “I think you’ll see them target them,” he concluded. “They’re just attacking their political opposition.”

Rep. Jordan also warned that Democrats will go after people in the private sector. For instance, Democrats have their sights on private companies that abandoned DEI and other woke policies, or worked with the Trump Administration, i.e., Elon Musk.

Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD), who is expected to replace Rep. Jordan as Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, has vowed to “go after the private companies (and law firms) that are collaborating… with Donald Trump.”

“We are Committed”

But Rep. Jordan promised that “we are committed to pushing back and getting the facts and the truth to the American people.”

He also promised to “paint with big, bold colors and show the difference. They’re for big government and higher taxes. We’re for lower taxes and more freedom. They’re for open borders, sanctuary jurisdictions and more violence. We’re for a secure border and less crime. They’re for a weak military; we’re for a strong military.”

“Although it was a tough night for us,” he admitted. “We’ve got 35 new Republicans, amazing people. This newer, younger generation of Republicans will help reenergize our party. They will help show the American people why we are fighting for them.”

For two decades, Rep. Jordan has been fighting in Congress for the American people.

A Wrestling Champion

Congressman Jim Jordan represents the fourth District of Ohio. Next year marks his twentieth year in the House of Representatives. He won his 2026 reelection bid with 65% of the vote.

Rep. Jordan was born in Troy, Ohio, on February 17, 1964. He attended Graham High School in St. Paris, Ohio. In high school, he was on the wrestling team and won state championships in each of his four years. He graduated with an impressive 150-1 win/loss record.

He went to the University of Wisconsin and graduated in 1986 with a bachelor’s in economics. At college, Rep. Jordan also became a two-time NCAA Division wrestling champion. He went on to get a master’s in education from Ohio State University and a Juris Doctor from the Capital University Law School in Columbus, Ohio, in 2021, but he never sat for the bar examination.

Before getting into politics, Rep. Jordan worked as the Assistant Wrestling Coach at Ohio State University from 1987 to 1995.

A Man of Faith and Devoted Husband, Father and Grandfather

Rep. Jordan married his high-school sweetheart, Polly, in 1985. They met as young teenagers through her brothers, who were also high school wrestlers. They have four children and a grandfather of two.

They live near Urbana in Champaign County, OH. Polly homeschooled their children back home in the same Ohio community where she and her husband grew up. Polly is a former public school art teacher and painted Rep. Jordan’s official congressional portrait.

Rep. Jordan is an evangelical Christian and attends Grace Bible Church near Urbana. It’s a Bible-believing church dedicated to living the Christian life together.

In an interview with Alex Marlow of Breitbart News, Rep. Jordan said his favorite scripture verse was 2 Timothy 4:7, Fight the good fight, finish the course, keep the faith. He said he loved that verse because it’s a verse of action. “It’s fight, finish, keep,” he explained.

“It’s a verse that fits Christians, but it’s also a verse that fits Americans. Americans set goals. They work hard. They accomplish things. It’s an attitude that comes right from Scripture. And we should be the most thankful nation on earth. Jesus came, bled, died, rose again for us. Grace is amazing. We all need it. And we get to live in the greatest country ever.”

A 20-Year Congressional Career

In 1994, Jim Jordan was elected to the Ohio House of Representatives for three terms and in 2000 was elected to the Ohio Senate for two terms, before running for Congress in 2006. He has now served 10 terms in Congress, winning his 2026 reelection with 65% of the vote.

Rep. Jordan is a founding member and the first chairman of the House Freedom Caucus, formed in 2015, consisting of lawmakers advocating for a more conservative agenda. Their legislative priorities include lower federal spending, limited government, and immigration oversight. The caucus opposed the Respect for Marriage Act of 2022 recognizing same-sex marriages. The Caucus is often at odds with establishment Republicans.

Rep. Jordan is pro-life and consistently votes for pro-life legislation, supporting the ban on federal funding of Planned Parenthood.

He has also condemned the Supreme Court’s ruling in 2015 legalizing same-sex marriage, saying, “I am concerned that this ruling opens the door for discrimination against those who believe in traditional marriage.” His statement appears to be coming to pass.

Rep. Jordan has served as chairman of the Republican Study Committee that emphasizes balancing the budget, cutting federal spending, repealing Obamacare, and reforming Medicaid.

In 2012, Rep. Jordan served on the House Select Committee on Benghazi, investigating the terrorist attacks that killed four Americans, including Ambassador to Libya, Christopher Stevens. Rep. Jordan aggressively questioned then-former Sec. of State Hillary Clinton about the Obama administration blaming the terrorist attack on protesters outraged about a YouTube video when it was a coordinated attack by Islamic militants. During the hearings, Sec. Clinton famously responded, “What difference, at this point, does it make?”

For most of his time in Congress, he has served on two powerful committees — House Judiciary Committee and House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. He has been chairman of the Judiciary since 2023.

In February of 2023, Chairman Jordan launched investigations into Joe Biden’s FBI targeting of so-called “radical, traditionalist Catholics” as potential domestic terrorists, based on the Southern Poverty Law Center’s labeling them as “serious anti-Semites.” In hearings, Rep. Jordan grilled then-FBI Director Christopher Wray and criticized the FBI for weaponizing the government against the American people.

A Fighter, Communicator, and Unifier

His fellow GOP members believe Rep. Jordan has what it takes to go up against Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries.

Rep. Andy Harris of Maryland, the current chair of the House Freedom Caucus, called Rep. Jordan a “superb communicator” who can “hold his own” against Jeffries.

“He represents change,” said Rep. Darin LaHood (R-Ill.). “He also has a very detailed plan on how we get out of the minority. He has excellent communication skills. He’s viewed as a fighter, which he is, and I think the conference was ready for a different direction.”

Rep. Sheri Biggs (R-S.C.) added, “Jim Jordan is a fighter. I think he doesn’t mind saying the hard things, but he’s level-headed, and he’s going to be able to work with a lot of different personalities to stay focused on the mission and get the job done,”.

“Jim Jordan is somebody who’s a fighter, somebody who’s thoughtful when he speaks,” said Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY). “He’s eloquent. He doesn’t miss a beat. He’s out there talking about the issues, talking about what people are thinking. I think he’ll do a good job. Look, I’m one of the more centrist members. … He brings everybody together.”

Even his political opponents, such as Dem Rep. Jamie Raskin, admit that Jordan is “a guy of real talent and real gifts.”

Ralph Reed, Chairman of the Faith & Freedom Coalition, posted, “Congratulations to Jim Jordan on his election as Republican Leader in the House of Representatives. Jim is a solid conservative, a man of faith, and a courageous fighter for our cherished values. He will make a fantastic leader in the people’s House and hold Democrats to account.”

With Jim Jordan as GOP House leader, Republicans indicate they’re ready to fight against the Democrat/Socialist agenda. As Rep. Jordan promised at his press conference upon becoming GOP leader, “We will bring that fight in committee, on the floor and on the stump every single day.”

Let’s pray for incoming House Minority Leader, Jim Jordan.

Father, we pray for heavenly guidance and wisdom for incoming House Minority Leader, Jim Jordan, as he leads the Republicans in the next Democratic-controlled House of Representatives.

We pray that he will lead according to Your Word. May every decision he makes be in the best interests of the American people. May his leadership in this endeavor that You have appointed him to for this time bring glory to You, and may You be exalted among the nations.

Your Word says that “A house divided against itself cannot stand.” (Mark 3:25). We pray that Rep. Jordan will work in a spirit of reconciliation to bring unity in Your will and righteousness to the Congress.

We pray that Rep. Jordan will depend solely on You to enact legislation that honors You and block legislation that does not. May every morning Rep. Jordan put on the full armor of God to battle righteously in Congress. Give him clear direction to hold to Your truth. Give him the gift of persuasion, Lord, to rally others to Your righteous will for the American people.

Give Rep. Jordan endurance and holy purpose to deal with the politics of running the House GOP, and the constant criticisms of the media and the opposing party in Congress. Pour on him the blessing of Colossians 3:23, “And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men.” May he approach his new role as an act of service to You.

Lord, we pray You continue to draw Rep. Jordan close to You. Anoint him with the power of the Holy Spirit. May he be rich in the gifts of the Spirit. Father, we pray that he never loses sight of You. Draw him, Lord, to daily, committed prayer in all things. May he follow the direction of the Holy Spirit. May his witness to the love and healing of his Lord and Savior bring many to Christ.

Protect Rep. Jordan and his family from all harm – physical, spiritual, and emotional. Protect his marriage and family life. May harmony, unity, and the love of Christ reign in his family. In Jesus ‘ name, Amen.

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Belinda Brewster analyzes cultural, political, and world events from a biblical worldview. Belinda’s passion is to equip, support, and encourage parents and grandparents who are courageously battling against the spiritual and cultural forces impacting children and grandchildren. Photo Credit: Gage Skidmore – https://www.flickr.com/photos/22007612@N05/55510557933/, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=198984426.