Jordan Ophus

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Jordan Ophus

Democratic Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

June 4, 2024

Military

Service / branch

U.S. Navy

Years of service

2012 - 2021

Personal

Birthplace

Havre, Mont.

Religion

Catholic

Jordan Ophus (Democratic Party) ran for election for Montana Supreme Court Clerk of Court. He lost in the Democratic primary on June 4, 2024.

Ophus also ran for election for Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance, State Auditor. He did not appear on the ballot for the Democratic primary on June 4, 2024.

Biography

Jordan Ophus was born in Havre, Montana. He served in the U.S. Navy from 2012 to 2021.

Elections

2024

Supreme Court Clerk of Court

See also: Montana Supreme Court Clerk of Court election, 2024

General election

General election for Montana Supreme Court Clerk of Court

Incumbent Bowen Greenwood defeated Erin Farris-Olsen and Roger Roots in the general election for Montana Supreme Court Clerk of Court on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Bowen Greenwood (R)	56.9	330,503
		Erin Farris-Olsen (D)	38.9	226,105
		Roger Roots (L)	4.2	24,639

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 581,247
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Montana Supreme Court Clerk of Court

Erin Farris-Olsen defeated Jordan Ophus in the Democratic primary for Montana Supreme Court Clerk of Court on June 4, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Erin Farris-Olsen	82.8	75,038
		Jordan Ophus	17.2	15,612

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 90,650
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Montana Supreme Court Clerk of Court

Incumbent Bowen Greenwood defeated Jason Ellsworth in the Republican primary for Montana Supreme Court Clerk of Court on June 4, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Bowen Greenwood	52.6	83,379
	Submit photo	Jason Ellsworth	47.4	74,999

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 158,378
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Libertarian primary election

The Libertarian primary election was canceled. Roger Roots advanced from the Libertarian primary for Montana Supreme Court Clerk of Court.

Endorsements

Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Ophus in this election.

Commissioner of Securities and Insurance, State Auditor

See also: Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance, Auditor election, 2024

General election

General election for Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance, State Auditor

James Brown defeated John Repke in the general election for Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance, State Auditor on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		James Brown (R)	61.4	358,642
		John Repke (D)	38.6	225,251

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 583,893
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance, State Auditor

John Repke advanced from the Democratic primary for Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance, State Auditor on June 4, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		John Repke	100.0	92,480

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 92,480
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Jordan Ophus (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance, State Auditor

James Brown defeated John Jay Willoughby in the Republican primary for Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance, State Auditor on June 4, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		James Brown	69.5	114,604
		John Jay Willoughby	30.5	50,212

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 164,816
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Steve Gunderson (R)
• Keith Brownfield (R)

Endorsements

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2022

See also: Montana House of Representatives elections, 2022

General election

General election for Montana House of Representatives District 33

Incumbent Casey Knudsen defeated Jordan Ophus in the general election for Montana House of Representatives District 33 on November 8, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Casey Knudsen (R)	76.9	2,917
		Jordan Ophus (D)	23.1	876

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 3,793
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 33

Jordan Ophus advanced from the Democratic primary for Montana House of Representatives District 33 on June 7, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jordan Ophus	100.0	388

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 388
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Republican primary election

Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 33

Incumbent Casey Knudsen advanced from the Republican primary for Montana House of Representatives District 33 on June 7, 2022.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Casey Knudsen	100.0	1,864

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	Incumbents are bolded and underlined. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 1,864
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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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2022

Jordan Ophus completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2022. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Ophus' responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.

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Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a veteran of the United States Navy, born of Montana and its city Havre. I seek to protect and defend those of my state and community from exploitation and harm by entities of unimaginable scales and power. It is my nature to fight fate, to uplift the companionate and to cast down the wrathful. In all my works I seek not to be great but to be better. I listen to the cries of those in need and speak the words of the voiceless with my words. I forgive the debts of those who can not pay me what they owe and freely give my time and labors which are my wealth. I seek to know injustice and hold the issues of others greater than my own. To be a man driven by hope and not fear, a bulwark against the storm that shelters from the angry heavens of those above. Among my fellows I am not the strongest, wisest or most well versed but I persevere and in a body of those who fight at my side I abide. This is who I am. I make no promises of the future, but whatever we face we will face it together.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

• I have no corporate donors, nor am I bribed legally or otherwise to vote against your best interest. If elected into office my goal would be to act as public servant for the betterment of all people and not as a politician who pursues selfish ambition for the sake of power.
• I have no intent to pursue higher office outside the legislature. If elected it is my hope to strengthen the foundation of our democracy so that those in congress are held to account. To pursue a position of greater power would erode my values and sense of self as well as remove me from a position where I could combat the corrupting influences of wealth and special interests.
• During my active duty service I was taught leadership and dedication to my tasks. My training and qualifications afford me a foundation for performing in such an office well and the many years I have served are comparable to entire terms of already elected officials. I will be willing to offer that same dedication to service and to uphold my oath of office as I did my oath of service to this nation.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Campaign finance reform, term limits for members of congress, judicial reform, criminal justice reform, workers rights, direct democracy, housing, renewable and alternative energy, cost of living, conservation, hunting and recreation, agriculture, education, reducing the costs of burial and funeral expenses, retirement and social security, debt reduction, veterans benefits, ranked choice voting, abolishing the death penalty and many others

Is there a book, essay, film, or something else you would recommend to someone who wants to understand your political philosophy?

Dark Money (2015) is a documentary of the effects of the Citizens United ruling and the devastating effects of money in politics of which I hope to fight if I am elected to office.

What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?

The willingness to remove themselves from the corrupting influences of Lobbyists, corporate PAC's, special interests or other donors whose aims go against the needs or wants of the people the official represents.

What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?

To be the avatar of the communities whom they represent, to fight for their constituents needs amongst a sea of demands for limited resources, to provide for the common good, to seek justice and the equal application of the law, prevent the degradation of democracy and to enhance the rights and protections of all.

What legacy would you like to leave?

Legacies are the thoughts of men on their death beds. I seek to do good, be just and to advance my policies for the sake of my constituents.

What process do you favor for redistricting?

A non-partisan redistricting committee as set by the Montana constitution.

If you are not a current legislator, are there certain committees that you would want to be a part of?

Having served in the navy I would request the veterans affairs committee among others.

Are you interested in running for a different political office (for example, the U.S. Congress or governor) in the future?

I have, at this time, no intention of running for any office other than the legislature.

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Jordan Ophus campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2022	Montana House of Representatives District 33	Lost general	$657	$0
Grand total			$657	$0
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

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