Rex Jordan is a Cherokee Nation politician who served on the Cherokee Nation tribal council between 2015 and 2023.
Rex Jordan | |
|---|---|
| Cherokee Nation Tribal Councilor for the 1st district | |
| In office August 14, 2015 – August 14, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Tina Glory-Jordan |
| Succeeded by | Sasha Blackfox-Qualls |
| Personal details | |
| Spouse | Tina Glory-Jordan |
| Education | Oklahoma State University |
Education and career
editRex Jordan graduated from Hulbert High School and later earned a bachelor's and master's degree in agricultural education from Oklahoma State University. He worked for the Housing Authority of the Cherokee Nation for 20 years. He also raises cattle on his family farm.[1]
Cherokee Nation tribal council
editJordan ran for the Cherokee Nation's 1st district tribal council seat being vacated by his wife, Tina Glory-Jordan, in 2015. He faced Ryan Sierra in the general election.[2] He won the election with 63% of the vote and was inaugurated on August 14, 2015.[3][4] In 2019, he ran for re-election in a rematch against Ryan Sierra, winning with 57% of the vote.[5] He was sworn in for his second term on August 14, 2019.[6] He was term limited in 2023.[7]
Personal life
editHe is married to former Cherokee Nation tribal councilor Tina Glory Jordan.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b Bennett, Brittney (November 16, 2015). "Jordan begins role as Dist. 1 Tribal Councilor". Cherokee Phoenix. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
- ^ Murphy, Jami (March 6, 2015). "36 candidates file for general election". Cherokee Phoenix. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
- ^ Boston, Stacie (June 29, 2015). "UPDATE: Jordan defeats Sierra in Dist. 1 Tribal Council race". Cherokee Phoenix. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
- ^ Murphy, Jami (August 14, 2015). "Tribe's 2015–19 elected officials sworn into office". Cherokee Phoenix. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
- ^ Bark, Lindsey (June 2, 2019). "UPDATED: Jordan keeps Dist. 1 Tribal Council seat". Cherokee Phoenix. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
- ^ Hunter, Chad; Rowley, D. Sean (August 15, 2019). "Hoskin, Warner, 8 councilors sworn in at inauguration ceremony". Cherokee Phoenix. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
- ^ Hunter, Chad (February 9, 2023). "41 file for office in Cherokee Nation". Cherokee Phoenix. Retrieved 27 May 2023.