Jim Jordan Has Campaigned in 115 Districts Across 34 States to Help House Republicans Hold On, Fox Reports

Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, has barnstormed 115 districts in 34 states this cycle to help Republicans keep the House, Fox News Digital reports, citing a source familiar with his schedule. That includes 19 straight days on the road before Tuesday, in states such as Washington, Oregon, Texas, Arkansas, Florida, Illinois and South Carolina.

The pitch. Jordan told Fox that his message is mostly the same everywhere: Republicans cut taxes and secured the border, and Democrats would make things worse. On prices, he said: "We understand things cost a little too much, and we're working on that," and blamed most of it on the Biden administration's record inflation. His main warning is about what he calls the radicals who control the Democratic Party and the changes they would make to the structure of government.

The money. Fox says Jordan has given $1.97 million to Republicans around the country and $2.65 million to the House GOP campaign arm. He is not in the leadership trio, so he does not get leadership's charter flights or police motorcades. Most of his travel has been commercial flights and long drives.

Colleagues. One House Republican told Fox that when Jordan comes to town, "you put 300 butts in seats." Rep. Tim Moore, R-N.C., said a fundraiser Jordan did in Gastonia drew nearly 300 people.

The leadership question. Fox says House Republicans and media widely expect Jordan to eye a leadership bid, and to run for minority leader if the party loses the majority. Jordan has dismissed that: "I'm focused on... Tuesday."

What to keep in mind. The report itself says House Republicans face an uphill fight and that multiple forecasts show Democrats taking the chamber. The 115-district figure comes from an unnamed source, and the leadership talk is expectation, not an announcement.