Jordan Rowden

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Jordan Rowden

Libertarian Party

Elections and appointments

Last election

November 5, 2024

Education

High school

Iberia High School

Bachelor's

Columbia College, 2013

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Missouri

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Jordan Rowden (Libertarian Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Missouri's 3rd Congressional District. He lost in the general election on November 5, 2024.

Rowden completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. Click here to read the survey answers.

Biography

Jordan Rowden was born in Missouri. He graduated from Iberia High School. He earned a bachelor's degree from Columbia College in 2013.

Elections

2024

See also: Missouri's 3rd Congressional District election, 2024

Missouri's 3rd Congressional District election, 2024 (August 6 Republican primary)

Missouri's 3rd Congressional District election, 2024 (August 6 Democratic primary)

General election

General election for U.S. House Missouri District 3

Bob Onder defeated Bethany Mann, Jordan Rowden, and William Hastings in the general election for U.S. House Missouri District 3 on November 5, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Bob Onder (R)	61.3	240,620
		Bethany Mann (D)	35.3	138,532
		Jordan Rowden (L)	2.4	9,298
	Submit photo	William Hastings (G)	1.0	4,013

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 392,463
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Democratic primary election

Democratic primary for U.S. House Missouri District 3

Bethany Mann defeated Andrew Daly in the Democratic primary for U.S. House Missouri District 3 on August 6, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Bethany Mann	73.5	25,769
		Andrew Daly	26.5	9,313

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 35,082
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Andrew Loague (D)
• Jon Karlen (D)

Republican primary election

Republican primary for U.S. House Missouri District 3

The following candidates ran in the Republican primary for U.S. House Missouri District 3 on August 6, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Bob Onder	47.4	48,833
		Kurt Schaefer	37.2	38,375
		Bruce Bowman	4.4	4,508
		Justin Hicks (Unofficially withdrew)	4.3	4,425
		Kyle Bone	3.4	3,548
		Chadwick Bicknell	1.8	1,842
	Submit photo	Arnie Dienoff	1.5	1,560

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 103,091
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates

• Mary Coleman (R)
• Brandon Wilkinson (R)

Libertarian primary election

Libertarian primary for U.S. House Missouri District 3

Jordan Rowden advanced from the Libertarian primary for U.S. House Missouri District 3 on August 6, 2024.

		Candidate	%	Votes
✔		Jordan Rowden	100.0	356

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	There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source	Total votes: 356
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Endorsements

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Campaign themes

2024

Ballotpedia survey responses

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Jordan Rowden completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2024. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Rowden's 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 grew up in rural Missouri and know the desire for liberty from the people here. Unfortunately, they have been more and more burdened by the government for decades. I am hoping to be their congressman and vote to unburden them and give them Liberty from the government.

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?

• The national debt is the greatest threat to America, currently sitting around $35 trillion. I will not vote for any spending bills that aren’t balanced at the very least. I would also provide solutions to handle social programs as they are the biggest driver of the debt. As neither party will deal with this I will vote on my principles and not sell out constituents. We currently have no debt limit under the current congress and administration.
• A functioning immigration and border. A border that is not completely open but instead that has ports of entries to do background checks and give work visas to those who just want to work and be productive to improve their lives. Breaking laws while on these visas would be grounds for deportation.
• Getting out of endless and unnecessary foreign intervention. I do not support sending any US taxpayer money overseas for aid or military intervention.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

Decentralizing to end deficit spending and the government having a hold on every aspect of our lives.

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

Ron Paul’s End the Fed and The Revolution

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

We need people in Congress who are everyday people. We get a lot of career politicians or those who are only interested in it for their personal gain. Honesty and Loyalty to constituents are the most important and are lacking currently within our politics.

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

Serve their constituents

What was your very first job? How long did you have it?

I worked at my family’s fast food restaurant while in high school and college.

What do you perceive to be the United States’ greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?

Handling the debt. It is the greatest threat we face. Neither republicans or democrats want to do what is necessary to solve this problem.

What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?

Taxpayers should know what their money is being used for.

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Campaign website

Rowden’s campaign website stated the following:

“	ISSUES This campaign is about championing the ideas that made this country great. I support free markets, limited government, and a non-interventionist foreign policy, emphasizing personal freedom and voluntary interactions for economic and societal prosperity. Bring Our Troops Home: Our troops do not need to be permanently stationed overseas to defend the interests of businesses. Bring our heroes home. 2nd Amendment: The 2nd amendment was created to protect Americans from tyranny. As your representative, I promise not to vote for or endorse ANY legislation that restricts gun ownership for law-abiding Americans. Limit Government: As your congressman, I promise to defend the constitution and fight to limit government overreach. 1st Amendment Free speech in the United States is a staple to our entire society. Recently, our government has taken draconian steps to censor doctors, journalists, and every day people. I will fight against all government attempts to censor free speech. Government Budget: Government spending is out of control. I will only support a budget that is balanced and reduces our current deficit which is currently $34 Trillion+. Free Trade Practices: Not only are regulations a burden on big business, it can also be used to stifle small businesses from competing against giant corporations. I promise to advocate for less regulation and let the free market create economic prosperity. Platform Economy: The free market has always been the greatest tool for spurring innovation, creating jobs, and stimulating the economy. I will advocate for less government regulations and fight to shrink or eliminate as many three letter agencies as possible. Our national debt is out of control. Everyone in DC knows this is not sustainable but refuses to ever cut spending. My vision would force congress to not only create a balanced budget, but work down our national deficit. 2nd Amendment: Our government created the second amendment, not just to protect our citizens from each other or foreign invasion, but also from the tryanny of government. All gun regulations are enforced by people with guns. Thomas Jefferson once said "I prefer dangerous freedom over peaceful slavery." If you elect me to Washington, I promise to never vote for or endorse ANY legislation that restricts the gun rights of law abiding Americans. Foreign Policy: Both Democrats and Republicans are complicit in the disaster that has been America's foreign policy. My vision for America includes bringing all troops home from overseas. Our military presence across the world and nation-building practices have not made us safer but have fanned the flames of distaste for America and bankrupted us as a nation. Immigration: My vision for America includes revitalizing the American Dream. It shouldn't take multiple lawyers, thousands of dollars, and years of time for law-abiding people to come to America and enjoy the fruits of the greatest country on earth. As your representative, I will lead the charge on reforming immigration to bring back Ellis Island standards with increased points of entry and immediate access to green cards once a background check is cleared. Fix the Broken Justice System: The rights and values of America do not align with our current system of justice. Our federal agencies consistently abuse their power. The government's ability and willingness to spy on its citizens is a major violation of our rights. I will fight, not just for the transparency of our government, but to limit the size and power of federal agencies and maintain constitutional standards for all forms of law enforcement. Education: We don't need unelected bureaucrats and federal agencies telling you how to raise our kids. Education should be decided at the state and local level and as your representative I would look to end all federal intervention into education	”
—Jordan Rowden’s campaign website (2024)

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Jordan Rowden campaign contribution history

Year	Office	Status	Contributions	Expenditures
2024*	U.S. House Missouri District 3	Lost general	$0	N/A**
Grand total			$0	N/A**
Sources: OpenSecrets,  Federal Elections Commission ***This product uses the openFEC API but is not endorsed or certified by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).
* Data from this year may not be complete
** Data on expenditures is not available for this election cycle
Note: Totals above reflect only available data.

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Footnotes

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Missouri's current delegation to the United States Congress

Senators

Josh Hawley (R)

Eric Schmitt (R)

Representatives

District 1

Wesley Bell (D)

District 2

Ann Wagner (R)

District 3

Bob Onder (R)

District 4

Mark Alford (R)

District 5

Emanuel Cleaver (D)

District 6

Sam Graves (R)

District 7

Eric Burlison (R)

District 8

Jason Smith (R)

Republican Party (8)

Democratic Party (2)