Jordan Wood

[{"question": "U.S. House", "answer_html": "<div style=\"clear:both;\"></div>", "answer_text": ""}, {"question": "Ballotpedia survey responses", "answer_html": "<p>See also: <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a></p>\n<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-10 col-md-6 col-xs-offset-1 col-md-offset-3\"><p><a href=\"https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\"><img align=\"middle\" alt=\"Candidate Connection\" src=\"https://cdn.ballotpedia.org/images/8/88/Candidate_Connection_Logo.png\" width=\"90%\"/></a></p></div></div>\n<p>Jordan Wood completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Wood's responses.</p>\n<p><span class=\"expand-all\">Expand all</span> | <span class=\"collapse-all\">Collapse all</span></p>\n<div aria-multiselectable=\"true\" class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-388989-2026-04-22\" id=\"heading-bio-388989-2026-04-22\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-388989-2026-04-22\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-388989-2026-04-22\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWho are you? Tell us about yourself.\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-bio-388989-2026-04-22\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-388989-2026-04-22\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tJordan Wood is a former Capitol Hill Chief of Staff and pro-democracy advocate. He grew up in Lewiston and Gardiner and is raising his family in Auburn. The son of a teacher and a pastor, Jordan’s family lived mostly paycheck to paycheck. \r\n<p>Jordan has spent his career leading the fight against Donald Trump. Barricaded in the Capitol during January 6th, Jordan recognized the threat of Trump’s election denials and co-founded the bipartisan organization, democracyFIRST, which successfully defeated dozens of election deniers around the country who would have had direct oversight on elections. \r\n</p><p>As VP of End Citizens United, Jordan spearheaded the No Corporate PAC Pledge to refuse corporate PAC money, now taken by 20% of Democrats in Congress. As Chief of Staff to Congresswoman Katie Porter, he helped take on Wall Street banks and powerful financial interests by passing new laws to protect consumers.\r\n</p>\nIn Congress, Jordan will fight to rein in Wall Street and Big Pharma, stop Trump's lawless ICE agents from terrorizing Maine, pass Medicare for All so every Mainer has access to healthcare, and protect Social Security. He will work to cap childcare costs at $10 a day, crack down on hedge funds buying up single-family homes, and support the Ultra-Millionaire Tax to fund investments in working families. He'll enact sweeping campaign finance reform, ban congressional stock trading, protect abortion rights, and reject all corporate donations.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-388989-2026-04-22\" id=\"heading-key-message-388989-2026-04-22\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-388989-2026-04-22\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-388989-2026-04-22\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tPlease 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?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-key-message-388989-2026-04-22\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-388989-2026-04-22\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>The American people are losing trust that our government can address big problems, indeed the challenges facing my family as I grew up have not only persisted, but in many cases have gotten worse. We need to show people that we can address the major issues of the day through the legislative process.</li><li>I will fight to rein in Wall Street, Big Tech, and Big Pharma, stop Trump's lawless ICE agents from terrorizing Maine, pass Medicare for All so every Mainer has access to healthcare, and protect Social Security benefits. I want to cap childcare costs at $10 a day, crack down on hedge funds buying up single-family homes, and support the Ultra-Millionaire Tax to fund investments in working families. He'll enact sweeping campaign finance reform, ban congressional stock trading, protect abortion rights, and reject all corporate donations.</li><li>Elected officials must lead by example, that is why I will never accept corporate PAC or lobbyist donations, will hold town halls in every county every year, and never trade individual stocks as a Member of the House of Representatives.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-388989-2026-04-22\" id=\"heading1-388989-2026-04-22\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-388989-2026-04-22\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-388989-2026-04-22\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading1-388989-2026-04-22\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-388989-2026-04-22\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tThe cost of childcare is a burden on too many families. We can make it so working families pay no more than $10 per day. This will be a huge help to families and give our economy a needed boost. <br/><br/>\n<p>As VP of End Citizens United, I spearheaded the No Corporate PAC Pledge to refuse corporate PAC money, now taken by 20% of Dems in Congress. Getting this money out of our politics is critical to remind elected officials that they work for the people.<br/><br/>\n</p>\nWe need a Medicare for All universal healthcare system. For too long, healthcare has prioritized corporate profits over people. In Maine, too many families struggle to get care close to home. I’ll fight to make sure every Mainer has access to quality, affordable care, no matter their ZIP code.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-388989-2026-04-22\" id=\"heading2-388989-2026-04-22\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-388989-2026-04-22\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-388989-2026-04-22\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading2-388989-2026-04-22\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-388989-2026-04-22\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tEthical - Our democracy needs leaders who will do the right thing. <br/>\n<p>Principled - Stand up for your beliefs. <br/>\r\nHonest - Tell the truth, even when it’s inconvenient. <br/>\r\nTrustworthy - Voters need to trust you are only in Congress to serve and represent them.<br/>\n</p>\nCourageous - Willing to stand up to leaders in both parties, donors, and special interests.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-388989-2026-04-22\" id=\"heading3-388989-2026-04-22\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse3-388989-2026-04-22\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-388989-2026-04-22\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading3-388989-2026-04-22\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse3-388989-2026-04-22\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tTo serve and represent the interests of your constituents to the best of your ability without exception.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-388989-2026-04-22\" id=\"heading4-388989-2026-04-22\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse4-388989-2026-04-22\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-388989-2026-04-22\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat was your very first job? How long did you have it?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading4-388989-2026-04-22\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse4-388989-2026-04-22\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tContractor in home construction for the summer before freshman year.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-388989-2026-04-22\" id=\"heading5-388989-2026-04-22\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse5-388989-2026-04-22\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-388989-2026-04-22\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading5-388989-2026-04-22\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse5-388989-2026-04-22\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tPolitical corruption eroding trust in our government and democracy.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-388989-2026-04-22\" id=\"heading6-388989-2026-04-22\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse6-388989-2026-04-22\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse6-388989-2026-04-22\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading6-388989-2026-04-22\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse6-388989-2026-04-22\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tFormer Congresswoman Katie Porter<br/>\n<p>Former Congressman Adam Kinzinger<br/>\r\nCongressman Raul Ruiz<br/>\r\nCongresswoman Veronica Escobar <br/>\r\nCongressman Robert Garcia<br/>\r\nFormer Congressman Joe Walsh<br/>\r\nLewiston, Maine Mayor Carl Sheline<br/>\r\nMaine State Representative Julie McCabe<br/>\r\nAuburn, Maine City Councilor Rachel Randall <br/>\r\nGardiner, Maine School Board Chair Becky Fles<br/>\r\nFormer Auburn, Maine City Councilor Holly Lasagna<br/>\r\nLewiston, Maine City Councilor Joshua Nagine<br/><br/>\r\nVote Common Good<br/>\r\nPatriotic Millionaires<br/>\r\nTax PAC<br/>\r\nProgressive Turnout Project<br/>\r\nJ Street (primary approved)<br/>\r\nDefend the Vote<br/>\n</p>\nEnd Citizens United “Unrig Washington” candidate\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-388989-2026-04-22\" id=\"heading7-388989-2026-04-22\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse7-388989-2026-04-22\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse7-388989-2026-04-22\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat was the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading7-388989-2026-04-22\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse7-388989-2026-04-22\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tThe 1996 Taiwan Strait Crisis\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div></div>\n<div class=\"small\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><p><i><b>Note:</b> Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.</i></p></div>\n<div><div style=\"margin-bottom:1.5rem\"><h4>Campaign website</h4><p>Wood's campaign website stated the following:</p><div style=\"max-height:400px;overflow-y:auto;border:1px solid #ccc;padding:10px;margin:20px\"><blockquote style=\"margin:0px\"><p><strong>MY PLATFORM</strong></p><p>Our democracy is crumbling. Life in Maine is unaffordable. Washington isn’t working for us. I have a plan to fix it.</p><p><br/></p><p>First, we must:</p><p><br/></p><p>Pass Sweeping Campaign Finance Reform, Crack Down on Corruption, and Stop Billionaires Buying Our Elections</p><p><br/></p><p>Then, we can deliver:</p><p><br/></p><p>Pass Medicare for All and Overhaul our Healthcare System</p><p><br/></p><p>Make Housing Affordable by Cracking Down on Wall Street Landlords, Accelerating Home Construction, and Banning Rent-Gouging</p><p><br/></p><p>Cap Childcare at $10 a Day in Out Of Pocket Costs to achieve Universal Childcare</p><p><br/></p><p>Drastically Cut Taxes for Working Families by Lowering Taxes to 1% for First $50,000 Earned</p><p><br/></p><p>I’m going to Washington to shake things up. Click here to read my 50+ plans to create an Ultra-Millionaire Tax, defend Social Security and Medicare, protect LGBTQ rights, and more:</p><p><br/></p></blockquote><div style=\"text-align: right; font-size: 0.9em; color: #555; margin-top: 0.5em;\"><p style=\"font-size:0.9em;color:#555\">— Jordan Wood's <a href=\"https://electjordan.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">campaign website</a> (April 15, 2026)</p></div></div></div><div style=\"text-align: center; font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0.5em;\"><i>Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.</i></div></div>", "answer_text": "See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection\n\nJordan Wood completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Wood's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. Jordan Wood is a former Capitol Hill Chief of Staff and pro-democracy advocate. He grew up in Lewiston and Gardiner and is raising his family in Auburn. The son of a teacher and a pastor, Jordan’s family lived mostly paycheck to paycheck. Jordan has spent his career leading the fight against Donald Trump. Barricaded in the Capitol during January 6th, Jordan recognized the threat of Trump’s election denials and co-founded the bipartisan organization, democracyFIRST, which successfully defeated dozens of election deniers around the country who would have had direct oversight on elections. As VP of End Citizens United, Jordan spearheaded the No Corporate PAC Pledge to refuse corporate PAC money, now taken by 20% of Democrats in Congress. As Chief of Staff to Congresswoman Katie Porter, he helped take on Wall Street banks and powerful financial interests by passing new laws to protect consumers. In Congress, Jordan will fight to rein in Wall Street and Big Pharma, stop Trump's lawless ICE agents from terrorizing Maine, pass Medicare for All so every Mainer has access to healthcare, and protect Social Security. He will work to cap childcare costs at $10 a day, crack down on hedge funds buying up single-family homes, and support the Ultra-Millionaire Tax to fund investments in working families. He'll enact sweeping campaign finance reform, ban congressional stock trading, protect abortion rights, and reject all corporate donations. 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 American people are losing trust that our government can address big problems, indeed the challenges facing my family as I grew up have not only persisted, but in many cases have gotten worse. We need to show people that we can address the major issues of the day through the legislative process. I will fight to rein in Wall Street, Big Tech, and Big Pharma, stop Trump's lawless ICE agents from terrorizing Maine, pass Medicare for All so every Mainer has access to healthcare, and protect Social Security benefits. I want to cap childcare costs at $10 a day, crack down on hedge funds buying up single-family homes, and support the Ultra-Millionaire Tax to fund investments in working families. He'll enact sweeping campaign finance reform, ban congressional stock trading, protect abortion rights, and reject all corporate donations. Elected officials must lead by example, that is why I will never accept corporate PAC or lobbyist donations, will hold town halls in every county every year, and never trade individual stocks as a Member of the House of Representatives. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? The cost of childcare is a burden on too many families. We can make it so working families pay no more than $10 per day. This will be a huge help to families and give our economy a needed boost. As VP of End Citizens United, I spearheaded the No Corporate PAC Pledge to refuse corporate PAC money, now taken by 20% of Dems in Congress. Getting this money out of our politics is critical to remind elected officials that they work for the people. We need a Medicare for All universal healthcare system. For too long, healthcare has prioritized corporate profits over people. In Maine, too many families struggle to get care close to home. I’ll fight to make sure every Mainer has access to quality, affordable care, no matter their ZIP code. What characteristics or principles are most important for an elected official? Ethical - Our democracy needs leaders who will do the right thing. Principled - Stand up for your beliefs. Honest - Tell the truth, even when it’s inconvenient. Trustworthy - Voters need to trust you are only in Congress to serve and represent them. Courageous - Willing to stand up to leaders in both parties, donors, and special interests. What do you believe are the core responsibilities for someone elected to this office? To serve and represent the interests of your constituents to the best of your ability without exception. What was your very first job? How long did you have it? Contractor in home construction for the summer before freshman year. What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade? Political corruption eroding trust in our government and democracy. What organizations or individuals have endorsed your campaign? Former Congresswoman Katie Porter Former Congressman Adam Kinzinger Congressman Raul Ruiz Congresswoman Veronica Escobar Congressman Robert Garcia Former Congressman Joe Walsh Lewiston, Maine Mayor Carl Sheline Maine State Representative Julie McCabe Auburn, Maine City Councilor Rachel Randall Gardiner, Maine School Board Chair Becky Fles Former Auburn, Maine City Councilor Holly Lasagna Lewiston, Maine City Councilor Joshua Nagine Vote Common Good Patriotic Millionaires Tax PAC Progressive Turnout Project J Street (primary approved) Defend the Vote End Citizens United “Unrig Washington” candidate What was the first historical event that happened in your lifetime that you remember? The 1996 Taiwan Strait Crisis\nNote: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.\nCampaign website Wood's campaign website stated the following: MY PLATFORM Our democracy is crumbling. Life in Maine is unaffordable. Washington isn’t working for us. I have a plan to fix it. First, we must: Pass Sweeping Campaign Finance Reform, Crack Down on Corruption, and Stop Billionaires Buying Our Elections Then, we can deliver: Pass Medicare for All and Overhaul our Healthcare System Make Housing Affordable by Cracking Down on Wall Street Landlords, Accelerating Home Construction, and Banning Rent-Gouging Cap Childcare at $10 a Day in Out Of Pocket Costs to achieve Universal Childcare Drastically Cut Taxes for Working Families by Lowering Taxes to 1% for First $50,000 Earned I’m going to Washington to shake things up. Click here to read my 50+ plans to create an Ultra-Millionaire Tax, defend Social Security and Medicare, protect LGBTQ rights, and more: — Jordan Wood's campaign website (April 15, 2026) Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source."}, {"question": "U.S. Senate", "answer_html": "<div style=\"clear:both;\"></div>", "answer_text": ""}, {"question": "Ballotpedia survey responses", "answer_html": "<p>See also: <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a></p>\n<p>Jordan Wood did not complete <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's 2026 Candidate Connection</a> survey.\n</p>", "answer_text": "See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection\nJordan Wood did not complete Ballotpedia's 2026 Candidate Connection survey."}]