Emily Jordan

For the collector, see Emily Jordan Folger.
Emily Jordan
Member of the Virginia Senate
from the 17th district
Incumbent
Assumed office
January 10, 2024
Preceded byConstituency established
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
from the 64th district
In office
January 10, 2018 – January 10, 2024
Preceded byRick Morris
Succeeded byNadarius Clark (Redistricting)
Personal details
Born
Emily Marie Klohn

(1984-05-27) May 27, 1984 (age 40)
Wyandot County, Ohio, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseAndrew
ChildrenPresley
ResidenceWindsor, Virginia
OccupationBusiness Owner
CommitteesCourts of Justice, General Laws and Technology, Rehabilitation and Social Services
Websitewww.brewerforva.com

Emily Marie Jordan (née Klohn) (born May 27, 1984) is an American small business owner and member of the Virginia Senate representing the 17th District. She previously served as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates representing the 64th District.

District Overview

The 17th district includes Brunswick County, Chesapeake (part), Dinwiddie County (part), Emporia, Franklin, Greensville County, Isle of Wight County, Portsmouth (part), Southampton County, and Suffolk. Jordan is the first person to represent the newly drawn 17th district under the new Senate maps.

Electoral history

She was elected in 2017 after the incumbent, Republican Delegate Rick Morris, opted not to run for reelection.[1]

In a June 2017 Republican primary, Jordan defeated her primary opponent, Rex W. Alphin, by a margin of 61% to 39%.[2]

In the November general election, Jordan defeated the Democratic candidate, Rebecca S. Colaw, garnering over 62% of the vote.[3]

Brewer's Election History[2]
Date Election Candidate Party Votes %
June 13,

2017

Republican Primary Emily M. Brewer Republican 4,418 60.86%
Rex W. Alphin Republican 2,841 39.14%
Incumbent Rick Morris (R) did not seek reelection.
Nov. 7,

2017

General Election Emily M. Brewer Republican 19,223 62.41%
Rebecca S. Colaw Democratic 11,551 37.50%
Write-Ins 25 0.08%
June 20,

2023

Republican Primary Emily M. Brewer Republican 9,552 58.77%
Herman M. "Hermie" Sadler III Republican 6,700 41.23%

Political career

Delegate Jordan was sworn in on January 10, 2018. At the age of 33, Jordan became the youngest female member ever of the Republican caucus in the House of Delegates.[4]

In 2022, Jordan was promoted to chair of the Communications, Technology and Innovation Committee.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Del. Rick Morris says he will not seek re-election". WAVY-TV. 2017-03-01. Retrieved 2018-01-14.
  2. ^ a b "Elections for Brewer, Emily". www.vpap.org. Retrieved 2018-01-14.
  3. ^ Canty, Michele (November 6, 2017). "GOP novice wins 64th District after delegate decides not to run". Daily Press.
  4. ^ Nirappil, Fenit (January 10, 2018). "Meet the new class of Virginia lawmakers who are making history". The Washington Post.
  5. ^ "House of Delegates Committees".
Virginia House of Delegates
Preceded by Member of the Virginia House of Delegates
from the 64th district
2012–2024 		Succeeded by
Senate of Virginia
Preceded by Member of the Virginia Senate
from the 17th district
2024–Present 		Incumbent