Jordan Herrera
DemocratAttorney and Air Force veteran (describes himself as a Missouri assistant attorney general)
Jordan J. Herrera is the Democratic nominee for Missouri's 4th Congressional District1. His campaign site says he served more than 16 years in the U.S. Air Force, earned a law degree and worked as an assistant attorney general for the State of Missouri2. He supports a public option on the way to Medicare for All, a pathway to citizenship for long-term residents and public financing of federal campaigns3.
Where they stand 14 issues · tap any issue for the evidence
HealthcareAdd a government plan anyone can buy into (a public option)medium
Said · medium confidence- His campaign platform says healthcare is a right, his long-term goal is Medicare for All, and the practical path is strengthening the Affordable Care Act and building a public option anyone can buy into. (2026) source
ImmigrationTighter border security plus a path to legal status for long-time residentsmedium
Said · medium confidence- His platform backs border security through port-of-entry technology and more immigration judges, plus an earned pathway to citizenship for people who have lived here 10 or more years, pay taxes and have no serious criminal record. (2026) source
Term limitsYes, but longer limits that still allow long service, such as 12 years per chambermedium
Said · medium confidence- His platform supports a 12-year limit for members of the House and Senate. (2026) source
RedistrictingIndependent commissions draw maps, with a national ban on partisan gerrymanderingmedium
Said · medium confidence- His platform supports banning partisan gerrymandering, independent redistricting and enforceable national standards for congressional maps. (2026) source
Campaign financeOverturn Citizens United by amendment and add public financing of campaignsmedium
Said · medium confidence- His platform supports voluntary public financing of federal elections, limits on corporate political spending and constitutional and statutory changes so political rights belong to people, not corporations. (2026) source
Nuclear powerBack new reactors with public funds, tax credits, and streamlined approvalsmedium
Said · medium confidence- His platform supports investment in small modular reactors and next-generation nuclear research with strong safety standards, citing the 2024 ADVANCE Act. (2026) source
Paid leaveCreate a national paid family and medical leave program plus paid sick daysmedium
Said · medium confidence- His platform supports universal paid family leave as a national standard and paid family and medical leave, including 90 days of maternity and paternity leave as a goal. (2026) source
Student loansMake repayment cheaper and forgiveness fastermedium
Said · medium confidence- His platform supports capping student loan interest, limiting income-based payments to 10 percent of income, expanding Public Service Loan Forgiveness and full forgiveness after 20 years of good-faith payments. (2026) source
Safety net programsExpand help for childcare, housing and paid family leavemedium
Said · medium confidence- His platform supports protecting and expanding Medicaid and Medicare funding, WIC, SNAP and fully funded school meals, plus affordable childcare and paid family leave. (2026) source
AbortionLegal in most cases up to viability (about 24 weeks)low
Said · low confidence- His platform says he will defend access to safe abortion and contraception, calls bodily autonomy fundamental, and says a woman's right to decide should be protected. (2026) source
Supreme Court reformAdd 18-year term limits and an enforceable ethics code, keeping nine seatslow
Said · low confidence- His platform supports 12-year terms for future Supreme Court justices through constitutional reform. (2026) source
Aid to IsraelKeep it, but with conditions on how weapons are used and aid to Gazalow
Said · low confidence- His platform supports defensive cooperation with Israel without delivery of munitions, conditioning U.S. aid on compliance with international law, and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. (2026) source
Childcare and pre-KGuarantee low-cost childcare for all families plus universal pre-Klow
Said · low confidence- His platform supports affordable childcare tied to income and compares the cost of universal childcare with 2025 tax cuts. (2026) source
Electoral CollegeNo single answer fitslow
Said · low confidence- His platform supports replacing winner-take-all allocation of electoral votes with a system that divides them more proportionately to the popular vote. (2026) source
No public position found on: Income taxes, National debt, Social Security, Minimum wage, Business regulation, Guns, Trade and tariffs, Foreign policy, Energy and climate, Judges, Politicians trading stocks, Marijuana, Qualified immunity, Mandatory minimums, Drug prices, AI regulation, Kids online, School vaccines, Birthright citizenship, E-Verify mandate, Transgender athletes, DEI programs, Religion in schools, Aid to Ukraine, China policy, Death penalty.
Record
- Won the August 4, 2026 Democratic primary for Missouri's 4th District with about 30 percent of the vote in a seven-candidate field4
Who funds this campaign
Official reports filed with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) for January 1, 2025 through July 15, 2026.
Where the money came from
- People who gaveincluding $15,561 in gifts under $200$32,830
- The candidate's own money and loans$8,558
- Transfers from joint fundraising and other campaign committees$269
Gifts from individual people are listed by name in the full filings. See every report on FEC.gov. Numbers updated October 7, 2026; we add no labels or judgments to any donor.
Last reviewed 2026-10-08. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.
Sources (4)
Every claim on this page links to one of these
- Certification of Candidates and Party Emblems for the Nov 3, 2026 General Election (certified Aug 25, 2026)Missouri Secretary of State
- Meet JordanJordan J Herrera for Congress
- The Herrera Policy PlatformJordan J Herrera for Congress
- Missouri U.S. Rep. Mark Alford secures 4th District primary victory with Trump's supportKCUR (Aug 5, 2026)