Today we’d like to introduce you to Jordan Herrera.
Hi Jordan, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
I started out in a very humble home. My whole life as a child was marked by alcoholism, and domestic violence. Growing up was difficult but like many children who grow up in alcoholic families I had a role. My job was to run out of the house, alert the authorities get the police over to the house as soon as possible and save the family. I often had to run out of the house barefoot because we could not afford a phone.
From a very young age, I’ve been answering the call, to be there for others to stand up for the vulnerable and answer the call of duty. At 19 years old, I joined the United States Air Force to see the world and earn an education. I started out as a biomedical engineer, and soon became a clinical engineer building healthcare facilities. I have been named airman of the year, noncommissioned officer of the year, senior noncommission office of the year, I’ve been awarded the John Levitow award for excellence and twice nominated by four star generals for the Lance P Sijan award. I’ve been named military outstanding volunteer of the year… All while making sure that my teams were equally as successful. My units and squadrons were always highly decorated.
After PTSD diverted my career sooner than I had hoped, I went to law school and started practicing as a constitutional lawyer at the Missouri Attorney General’s office assigned to the civil litigation division. Once I spoke up in resistance against ICE Andrew Bailey, though then sought to terminate me within two days.
Since June 2025, I’ve been running my congressional campaign while living off a military disability income only. It’s been incredibly hard, but I am improving daily by my steps and actions what it means to be against citizens United to stand up for people.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
It has definitely not been a smooth road. My life has been marked by a number of struggles. PTSD, mental health, self harm, sexual assault, and so many other massive, massive obstacles were in the way.
I got through it by staying involved and invested into therapy and my friendships. I kept my network close and made sure that I communicated earlier and often.
In this campaign, it’s been difficult dealing with a president who has redraw congressional boundaries. This has never been done in our American history. The fact that we’re dealing with it today has provided us an opportunity… a Truly novel one, and we get to determine how we chart the path forward.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
I think a lot of folks know about my legal and military careers, but not many note that I am an artist or a creative. I went to Germany and I was supporting aeromedical evacuation missions. There, I also fell in love with German folk art, where you would burn Arndt onto wood and it’s something that I create and do in my spare time
Do you have any advice for those just starting out?
Always smile never show that you are hurt or that you are thrown off. Don’t push too hard. Let people come to you and accept you.
Know your truth and stand on it. Last when people tell you no, that just means they’re not ready. You keep it moving you keep doing good work and you don’t stop.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://Jordanjherrera.com
- Instagram: Instagram.com/jordan.j.herrera or Herrera for Congress
- Facebook: facebook.com/jordan.j.herrera; or Herrera for Congress
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-herrera-5a819a207?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios
