Businessman, Family Man Pledges to Represent District’s Conservative Values

Hal Jordan, a well-known and respected businessman and political leader, announced today that he is a candidate for the 8th District seat in the United State Congress. Jordan, 50, declared that as a Congressman, he would represent the conservative values of the Eighth Congressional District.

“Our current Congressman, Larry Kissell, is a reliable vote for Nancy Pelosi and the Liberal Democrat Leadership in Congress,” Jordan said. “Mr. Kissell seems to be more concerned about the liberal political agenda of Barack Obama and Nancy Pelosi than what is in the best interest of the people he represents. I want to serve in Congress to represent the people’s priorities and their conservative values.”

Jordan announced that he planned to run an aggressive, issues-oriented campaign. “People are tired of business as usual in Washington, D.C. The citizens of the Eight District deserve leadership that is focused on solving problems rather than playing politics.” Jordan continued, “I will be a voice for citizens who value solving problems more than political games, and I will be an advocate for everyone who believes government should be more efficient and effective.”

Jordan is a successful businessman who has been employed by IBM for 27 years as a programmer, systems engineer, IT architect and software sales specialist. Jordan and has received numerous technical and sales awards including the company’s highest recognition, the Gerstner Award for Client Excellence. Jordan is also well-known in political circles, having come within 30 votes of defeating Speaker of the North Carolina House Jim Black in 2006 in one of the most Democrat-leaning districts in the State.

Jordan holds a Bachelor of Arts in Government and Politics from the University of Maryland, graduating with Phi Kappa Phi Honors in 1982. Hal and Jeannine Jordan have been married for 27 years and have four children. The Jordans have resided in Mecklenburg County for the past 22 years and are active members of Christ Covenant Church, where Hal serves as Chairman of Deacons and serves in Mercy Outreach. Jordan is also a former Fundraising Chairman of Boy Scout Troop 413, a position he held for five years.