
John K. Jordan
Republican | West Virginia
Candidate Profile
Conservative
BIOGRAPHY
Name
John K. Jordan
Party
Republican
Election Year
2026
Election
Republican Primary and Municipal General
Race
State Representative, District 42
Incumbent
Yes
Links
EDUCATION
University of the Cumberlands, Williamsburg, KY, Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, 1987-1991
Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, Springfield, Missouri, Masters, Church Leadership
WORK & MILITARY
Calvary Assembly of God, Lead Pastor, 1998-2026
Calvary Assembly of God, Youth Pastor, 1994-1996
Way of Life Assembly of God, Youth Pastor, 1992-1994
AFFILIATIONS
Appalachian Ministry Network of the Assemblies of God, Assistant Superintendent, 2005-2026
General Council of the Assemblies of God, General Presbyter, 2005-2026
Southeastern University, Secretary, 2015-2026
Raleigh General Hospital, Chaplain, Volunteer, 2008-2026
POLITICAL OFFICES HELD
West Virginia House of Delegates, 2026-2026
POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT
Candidate did not provide
OTHER INFORMATION
Gov. Morrisey's announcement of John Jordan's appointment.
QUESTIONNAIRE
RIGHT TO LIFE
Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).
Strongly Agree
Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?
Life of the mother.
Human life deserves legal protection from conception until natural death.
Strongly Agree
The lives of human embryos created through artificial methods ought to be protected from purposeful destruction.
Strongly Agree
The Comstock Act, which bans interstate transportation of abortion-inducing drugs, should be enforced.
Strongly Agree
RELIGIOUS LIBERTY
What does "separation of church and state" mean to you?
Government should not establish a singular mandated religious belief system; however, an individual's faith should influence the government legislature. America was founded on the principles of the Bible and, as a nation, we need to return to it's truths.
Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.
Strongly Disagree
NATIONAL SECURITY
The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.
Strongly Agree
Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?
Yes! God makes it clear that He will bless those who blesses and supports Israel. Our nation needs God's favor.
HEALTHCARE
What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.
C
The government should keep a database of people with various ongoing medical illnesses to assess the economic burden of treatment.
Strongly Disagree
ECONOMY
What is your position on the minimum wage?
The free market should be the primary driving force for setting wages.
Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.
Strongly Agree
List your top 3-5 priorities to eliminate government waste.
Reduction of taxes, term limits, balanced budgets, overhaul of unemployment benefits.
IMMIGRATION
I support the existence of sanctuary cities to protect undocumented persons.
Strongly Disagree
EDUCATION
I support eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and giving control back to states and communities.
Strongly Agree
Foreign governments should be prohibited from funding American education.
Strongly Agree
CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY
What should be the goal of the criminal justice system?
To punish those who break our laws.
Government has a responsibility to protect children from sexual exploitation during online activities.
Strongly Agree
Sharia law should not be accepted or incorporated in any form within the legal framework of the United States.
Strongly Agree
2ND AMENDMENT
What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?
Very Limited. Individuals who are mentally unstable or have committed a capital crime.
ABOUT YOU
When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?
Conservative
Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.
No
Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.
No
VALUES
Government should recognize and support the fundamental right and essential duty of parents to direct their child's health and educational well-being.
Strongly Agree
Attempts to physically or socially transition a child to the opposite sex constitute child abuse.
Strongly Agree
Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.
Strongly Agree
I support the expansion of gambling in my state.
Strongly Disagree
Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.
The Bible is the inerrant Word of God and eternal life is found only through Jesus Christ.
ELECTIONS AND VOTING
People should be able to vote without photo identification.
Strongly Disagree
EQUALITY
Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.
Strongly Disagree
Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.
Strongly Agree
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
Man-made climate change is a global threat and requires urgent political action.
Disagree
What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?
Coal and gas
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