Kris Jordan
Kris Jordan | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 60th district | |
| In office January 7, 2019 – February 25, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Andrew Brenner |
| In office January 5, 2009 – December 31, 2010 | |
| Preceded by | Jon Peterson |
| Succeeded by | Andrew Brenner |
| Member of the Ohio Senate from the 19th district | |
| In office January 3, 2011 – December 31, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Bill Harris |
| Succeeded by | Andrew Brenner |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 14, 1977 Columbus, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | February 25, 2023 (aged 46) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence(s) | Powell, Ohio, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Ohio State University |
| Profession | Legislator |
Kris Jordan (January 14, 1977 – February 25, 2023) was an American politician who was a Republican member of the Ohio House of Representatives. He had previously served in the Ohio Senate and was Chairman of the Senate State and Local Government and Veterans Affairs Committee.
Career
After graduation from the Ohio State University, Jordan served two terms as a Delaware County Commissioner and worked for Rep. Joan Lawrence and as a Legislative Aide to Rep. Jon Peterson. Senator Jordan is a member of the Delaware County Farm Bureau, Hiram Masonic Lodge, the Delaware County Township Association and the County Commissioner Association of Ohio.
With incumbent Jon Peterson unable to run again because of term limits in 2008, Jordan, a former aide of Peterson, sought to replace him. Among four candidates, Jordan secured the Republican nomination with 53.31% of the vote.[1] He won the general election against Democrat Janice Lanier with 61.29% of the vote.[2] After his victory, colleagues named Jordan House assistant minority whip. Speaker of the House Armond Budish also named Jordan as a member of the Controlling Board.
Ohio Senate
In late 2009, Jordan announced that he would seek the Ohio Senate seat held by Bill Harris in 2010. The election race put Jordan against former Representative Thom Collier and Knox County GOP Party Chairman Lou Petros.[3] Jordan won the GOP nomination with 53.9% of the vote.[4] He won the general election with 69.08% of the vote against Democrat Neil Patel.
Jordan was sworn into his first term on January 3, 2011. Subsequently, Senate President Tom Niehaus appointed him to the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review, and the standing committees on Government Oversight and Reform; Health, Human Services and Aging; Highways and Transportation; Insurance, Commerce and Labor; Agriculture, Environment and Natural Resources Committee; and State and Local Government and Veteran's Affairs (as Chairman).
Policies, positions and initiatives
Abortion
In 2016, Jordan introduced the Ohio "Heartbeat Bill", a bill outlawing abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy. The Ohio General Assembly passed the bill on December 6, 2016.[5]
In 2019, Jordan co-sponsored legislation that would ban abortion in Ohio. Doctors who performed abortions in cases of ectopic pregnancy and other life-threatening conditions would be exempt from prosecution only if they "[took] all possible steps to preserve the life of the unborn child, while preserving the life of the woman. Such steps include, if applicable, attempting to reimplant an ectopic pregnancy into the woman's uterus".[6][7][8] Reimplantation of an ectopic pregnancy is not a recognized or medically feasible procedure.[6][9]
Fiscal issues
In one of his earliest initiatives, Jordan introduced legislation that would eliminate the Ohio estate tax. He has stated that it is an effort to help keep more small business owners and the jobs they create in Ohio. However, local governments see the bill as another potential blow to their already strained budgets.[10]
Jordan was a proponent of fracking in state parks due to the potential benefits it could bring to solving Ohio's budgetary problems. He sees the usage of natural resources as an answer to help with fiscal recovery.[11] He has been adamant about stating that there are no real environmental concerns surrounding fracking.[12]
Personal life and death
In July 2011, Jordan was investigated for fourth degree domestic violence after an altercation with his wife in which she called 911 for help.[13] Jordan told the Delaware County sheriff's deputies who responded to the call that his wife "got a little upset … girls do that."[14]
Jordan died on February 25, 2023, at the age of 46.[15]
References
- ^ Brunner, Jennifer 2008 primary election results Archived 2010-12-27 at the Wayback Machine (2008-03-04)
- ^ Brunner, Jennifer 2008 general election results Archived 2011-09-16 at the Wayback Machine (2008-11-04)
- ^ Three republicans vie for place in November election
- ^ Brenner and Jordan win nominations
- ^ Candisky, Catherine; Ludlow, Randy; Siegel, Jim (December 6, 2016). "House joins Senate in approving heartbeat abortion bill". The Columbus Dispatch.
- ^ a b Glenza, Jessica (November 29, 2019). "Ohio bill orders doctors to 'reimplant ectopic pregnancy' or face 'abortion murder' charges". The Guardian. Retrieved November 29, 2019.
- ^ Ohio bill would make doctors 'reimplant' ectopic pregnancies (which is impossible) or face 'abortion murder' charges, National Post, November 29, 2019
- ^ "House Bill 413 | The Ohio Legislature". www.legislature.ohio.gov.
- ^ Rezac, Mary. "Pro-life doctors: Despite Ohio bill, there is no procedure to save ectopic pregnancies". Catholic News Agency.
- ^ Siegel, Jim (2011-04-15). "Senate panel passes bill to eliminate estate tax". Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved 2011-04-15.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Sanner, Ann (2011-06-16). "Ohio Senate approves drilling in state parks". Associated Press. Retrieved 2011-06-16.
- ^ Marshall, Aaron (2011-07-15). "State Sen. Kris Jordan says 'fracking' hasn't contaminated Ohio groundwater: PolitiFact Ohio". Cleveland Plain Dealer. Retrieved 2011-07-15.
- ^ "[Exclusive]: Senator Kris Jordan is being investigated for fourth-degree misdemeanor domestic violence". Plunderbund.com. 2011-07-19. Retrieved 2012-08-17.
- ^ "Jordan Dash Cam Video: "She got a little upset. Girls do that."". Plunderbund.com. 2011-08-16. Retrieved 2012-08-17.
- ^ "Kris Jordan, a Republican who represented Delaware County in the Ohio House, dies at 46". The Columbus Dispatch. 25 February 2023. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
External links
- Kris Jordan- Project Vote Smart
- Delaware County GOP: Kris Jordan
- Kris Jordan for State Senate , official campaign site