John Jordan (West Virginia politician)

John Jordan
Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates
from the 42nd district
Assumed office
January 13, 2026
Preceded byBrandon Steele
Personal details
PartyRepublican

John K. Jordan[1] is an American politician serving as a Republican member of the West Virginia House of Delegates for the 42nd district. On January 13, 2026, governor Patrick Morrisey appointed Jordan to fill the vacancy left by Brandon Steele.[2] Jordan graduated from the University of the Cumberlands with a bachelor's in business administration. He also earned a Master of Science in Church Leadership from Assemblies of God Theological Seminary. He has been the lead pastor at Calvary Assembly of God in Beckley, West Virginia, since 1998 and also the chaplain at Raleigh General Hospital since 2000.[2] On January 14, 2026, Jordan filed to run for the seat in the 2026 election.

References

  1. ^ "Governor Morrisey Appoints John K. Jordan to Vacancy in 42nd Legislative District". Governor.WV.Gov. January 13, 2026. Retrieved January 15, 2026.
  2. ^ a b Pemberton, Morgan (January 13, 2026). "Beckley pastor appointed to WV House of Delegates". West Virginia MetroNews. Retrieved January 14, 2026.