John Paul Jordan
John Paul Jordan (Republican Party) was a member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives, representing District 43. Jordan assumed office on November 19, 2014. Jordan left office on November 21, 2018.
Jordan ran for election for judge of the Oklahoma Judicial District 26. Jordan lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.
Committee assignments
2017 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2017 legislative session, this legislator served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma committee assignments, 2017 |
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| • Administrative Rules, Chair |
| • Appropriations and Budget |
| • Judiciary - Criminal Justice and Corrections |
| • Joint Appropriations and Budget |
2015 legislative session
At the beginning of the 2015 legislative session, Jordan served on the following committees:
| Oklahoma committee assignments, 2015 |
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| • Government Oversight & Accountability, Vice-Chair |
| • Children, Youth & Family Services |
| • Common Education |
Sponsored legislation
The following table lists bills this person sponsored as a legislator, according to BillTrack50 and sorted by action history. Bills are sorted by the date of their last action. The following list may not be comprehensive. To see all bills this legislator sponsored, click on the legislator's name in the title of the table.
Elections
2018
General election
General election for Oklahoma Judicial District 26
Incumbent Jack McCurdy defeated John Paul Jordan in the general election for Oklahoma Judicial District 26 on November 6, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jack McCurdy (Nonpartisan) | 69.0 | 26,813 | |
 | John Paul Jordan (Nonpartisan) | 31.0 | 12,071 | |
| Total votes: 38,884 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
Nonpartisan primary for Oklahoma Judicial District 26
Incumbent Jack McCurdy and John Paul Jordan defeated Tracy George in the primary for Oklahoma Judicial District 26 on June 26, 2018.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | Jack McCurdy (Nonpartisan) | 49.7 | 15,882 | |
| ✔ | | John Paul Jordan (Nonpartisan) | 25.7 | 8,211 |
| Tracy George (Nonpartisan) | 24.6 | 7,879 | ||
| Total votes: 31,972 | |||
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Selection method
- See also: Nonpartisan election of judges
The 75 judges of the Oklahoma District Courts are chosen in nonpartisan elections. They serve four-year terms, after which they must run for re-election if they wish to continue serving.[1]
The chief judge of each district court is selected by vote of the other judges. He or she serves in that capacity for a one-year term.[1]
Qualifications
To serve on this court, a judge must be:[1]
- a qualified voter in his or her district for at least one year; and
- licensed to practice for at least four years (or have four years of service as a judge of a court of record).
2016
Elections for the Oklahoma House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on June 28, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was April 15, 2016.
Incumbent John Paul Jordan defeated Mike Bounds and Sooner Davenport in the Oklahoma House of Representatives District 43 general election.[2]
| Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 43 General Election, 2016 | ||||
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| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican |  John Paul Jordan Incumbent |
64.72% | 11,285 | |
| Democratic | Mike Bounds | 27.80% | 4,848 | |
| Independent | Sooner Davenport | 7.47% | 1,303 | |
| Total Votes | 17,436 | |||
| Source: Oklahoma State Election Board | ||||
Mike Bounds defeated Monica Eason in the Oklahoma House of Representatives District 43 Democratic primary.[3][4]
| Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 43 Democratic Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Democratic | Mike Bounds |
69.18% | 660 | |
| Democratic | Monica Eason | 30.82% | 294 | |
| Total Votes | 954 | |||
Incumbent John Paul Jordan defeated Travis Hart and Scott Colbert in the Oklahoma House of Representatives District 43 Republican primary.[3][4]
| Oklahoma House of Representatives, District 43 Republican Primary, 2016 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
| Republican | John Paul Jordan Incumbent |
59.46% | 1,870 | |
| Republican | Travis Hart | 25.21% | 793 | |
| Republican | Scott Colbert | 15.33% | 482 | |
| Total Votes | 3,145 | |||
2014
Elections for the Oklahoma House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on June 24, 2014. The general election was held on November 4, 2014. The signature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was April 11, 2014. Sarah Baker was unopposed in the Democratic primary, while John Paul Jordan and Jonathan Clour defeated Bill Baker and Nathan Harper in the Republican primary. Jordan defeated Clour in the August 26 primary runoff. Jordan defeated Baker in the general election.[5][6][7]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John Paul Jordan |
70.8% | 6,077 | |
| Democratic | Sarah Baker | 29.2% | 2,503 | |
| Total Votes | 8,580 | |||
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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John Paul Jordan (advanced to runoff) |
41.5% | 1,406 |
| Jonathan Clour (advanced to runoff) |
29.6% | 1,004 |
| Bill Baker | 23.2% | 786 |
| Nathan Harper | 5.6% | 191 |
| Total Votes | 3,387 | |
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
|---|---|---|
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John Paul Jordan (advanced to general election) |
68.9% | 1,342 |
| Jonathan Clour | 31.1% | 605 |
| Total Votes | 1,947 | |
Campaign themes
2016
Jordan's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[8]
Obamacare
- Excerpt: "Obamacare represents a shocking display of political arrogance. It is one of the largest and most destructive government mandates in the history of our nation. It’s not just bad law, it is bad policy. It makes health care coverage less affordable, costs taxpayers more than advertised and fails to deliver on most of its other grand promises. The President’s healthcare law is about the Federal Government interfering with your life and is inconsistent with our liberties and our idea of limited government."
Religious Liberty
- Excerpt: "As Oklahomans we place a high value on our faith and our ability to present that faith to others. For many Oklahomans, their faith defines them. Unfortunately, as it currently stands, our government has ordinances in place which try to restrict your First Amendment rights of Religious Exercise and Free Speech."
Supporting Small Businesses
- Excerpt: "Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, but overzealous regulations is a cause of concern for small business owners. For the past two years I have worked to simplify and modernize the regulations that hurt small businesses the most. As Oklahomans, we must reign in the government mandates at a state level."
Pro-Life
- Excerpt: "It is important for us to value the sanctity of life. Abortion as it stands is inhuman, cruel, unsafe and immoral. Compared with other medical procedures, the abortion industry is largely unregulated."
Education
- Excerpt: "Parents and guardians want the best for their children; therefore, it is right to allow them to choose the option that works best for their child. Parents’ choices should not be limited based on the decisions of a Washington DC bureaucrat. We must protect a Parent’s ability to take responsibility to equip their children and prepare them for life.
Second Amendment Rights
- Excerpt: "Gun ownership is not only a distinct part of our heritage, it is also a Constitutional right! We all have an individual right whether we choose to own a firearm or not. There is no threat from law abiding citizens who own guns for hunting, sport shooting, protection or just collecting."
2014
Jordan's campaign website highlighted the following issues:[9]
Obamacare
- Excerpt: "With me at the State Capital you can be sure you will have a State Representative fighting against Obamacare and other government mandates, because I already have been."
Stronger families
- Excerpt: "One of the things we need to ensure is that parents are able to be involved in their children’s lives. One of the biggest hindrance to that involvement is needless government interference. Just as I worked hard to ensure that Johny had the opportunity to be a father, I will work to ensure your right to raise your children and to take care of your own families."
Religious Liberty
- Excerpt: "Just as I fought for the rights of those Pastors, I will fight to protect our Religious Liberty."
Supporting Small Businesses
- Excerpt: "Furthermore, as a small business owner myself, I personally know what it’s like to work diligently to maintain a business. It is because of these experiences, I pledge to be an advocate for those who pursue their dreams of owning and operating their own business."
Pro-Life
- Excerpt: "I pledge to protect and defend the most fundamental right of mankind, the right to life of every innocent human being from conception to natural death. It is important that we place a high value on human life. We must protect life whenever possible."
Second Amendment Rights
- Excerpt: "It is important as Oklahomans that our State Legislature remain diligent in fighting those who seek to weaken this right. As a member of the NRA I have already provided some support to this defense, and when elected I pledge to fight diligently to maintain your Liberty to keep and bear Arms."
Campaign finance summary
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Endorsements
2016
In 2016, Jordan's endorsements included the following:[10]
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2014
In 2014, Jordan's endorsements included the following:[11]
- Sheriff Randal R. Edwards
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2018
In 2018, the 56th Oklahoma State Legislature, second session, was in session from February 5 through May 3.
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2017
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In 2017, the 56th Oklahoma State Legislature, first session, was in session from February 6 through May 26. The legislature began a special session on September 25. The session ended on November 17. The legislature began another special session on December 18, which adjourned on December 22.
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2016
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In 2016, the 55th Oklahoma State Legislature, second session, was in session from February 1 through May 27.
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2015
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In 2015, the 55th Oklahoma State Legislature, first session, was in session from February 2 through May 22.
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See also
- Oklahoma House of Representatives
- House Committees
- Oklahoma State Legislature
- Oklahoma state legislative districts
- Courts in Oklahoma
- Local trial court judicial elections, 2018
External links
- Search Google News for this topic
- The Oklahoma Court System
- Judicial District 26
- Profile from Open States
- Official campaign website
- John Paul Jordan on Facebook
- John Paul Jordan on Twitter
- Biography from Project Vote Smart
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 American Judicature Society, "Methods of Judicial Selection: Oklahoma," archived October 2, 2014
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Federal, State, Legislative and Judicial Races General Election — November 8, 2016," accessed November 28, 2016
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Oklahoma State Election Board, "2016 Candidate List Book (Official List of Candidates)," accessed April 18, 2016
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Oklahoma State Election Board, "Official Results - Primary Election," accessed August 2, 2016
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Candidates for State Elective Officials 2014," accessed April 15, 2014
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Official Results Statewide Primary Election — June 24, 2014," accessed July 10, 2014
- ↑ Oklahoma State Election Board, "Official General Election Results, Federal, State, Legislative and Judicial Races — November 4, 2014," accessed November 5, 2014
- ↑ johnpauljordan.com, "What I Stand For," accessed June 24, 2016
- ↑ johnpauljordan.com, "What I Stand For," accessed June 4, 2014
- ↑ John Paul Jordan, "Endorsements," accessed June 24, 2016
- ↑ johnpauljordan.com, "Endorsements," accessed June 4, 2014
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| Preceded by Colby Schwartz (R) |
Oklahoma House of Representatives - District 43 2014-2018 |
Succeeded by Jay Steagall (R) |
Federal courts:
Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Eastern District of Oklahoma, Northern District of Oklahoma, Western District of Oklahoma • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of Oklahoma, Northern District of Oklahoma, Western District of Oklahoma
State courts:
Oklahoma Supreme Court • Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals • Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals • Oklahoma District Courts • Oklahoma Workers' Compensation Court of Existing Claims
State resources:
Courts in Oklahoma • Oklahoma judicial elections • Judicial selection in Oklahoma
