Jim Jordan Wins Ohio's Fourth District Race
The House Judiciary Committee chairman took 63.9% of the vote, his lowest share since 2012, with unofficial results from the Ohio Secretary of State.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Elections
Republican Jim Jordan won re-election to represent Ohio's Fourth District, earning 63.9% of the vote against Democrat Joshua Kolasinski's 32% and Independent Tracey Tackett's 4.2%. The Associated Press called the race at 9:02 p.m. on Election Day.
Why it matters
Jordan's vote share is his lowest since 2012, when he received 58.4%, breaking a run of at least 65% in every election from 2014 through 2024. Delaware County was the only county in the district that did not go for Jordan.
Jordan won every Fourth District county except Delaware County, which went to Kolasinski, based on unofficial Secretary of State results. Redistricting starting in January 2027 will add Mercer and Van Wert counties and part of Clark County to the district.
The players
Jim Jordan
Jordan is a Republican congressman from Ohio who has represented the Fourth District for many years and chairs the House Judiciary Committee.
Marcy Kaptur
Kaptur is a Democratic congresswoman from Ohio and is currently the longest-serving female member of Congress.
Derek Merrin
Merrin is a Republican candidate who led Kaptur in the Ninth District race with 28% of votes counted.
The details
Jordan won the Fourth District on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, carrying all counties except Delaware County. Results remain unofficial, and the race in Ohio's Ninth District between Derek Merrin and Marcy Kaptur was a tossup with 28% of votes counted, with Merrin ahead 58.5% to 41.5%.
Timeline
2012: Jordan earned 58.4% in a three-way race with a Libertarian candidate.
November 3, 2026: Election held and Jordan's race called at 9:02 p.m.
January 2027: Redistricting takes effect, changing Fourth District boundaries.
Seasonal Patterns
Jordan's 63.9% share is lower than the 65% floor he held in every election from 2014 through 2024 but still above his 58.4% result in 2012. The comparison places this cycle between his high-margin middle years and his earlier competitive race.
Residents of Mercer and Van Wert counties and part of Clark County will be in the Fourth District starting in January 2027. Voters in Delaware County should note that the county voted against Jordan in this cycle.
The takeaway
Jordan's vote share dropped to its lowest level since 2012, a shift that would have been noticed in a district he has long dominated. Redistricting in January will reshape the district's boundaries, so the next cycle may look different.
What happens next
Redistricting takes effect in January 2027, adding Mercer and Van Wert counties and part of Clark County to the Fourth District.
Further reading
For more on how Ohio's races are shaping up, see Elections coverage across the state.
