“Jordan is an excellent leader and exactly what our great state needs. His work ethic is unmatched. He serves those in the Utah House with thoughtfulness, compassion, and intelligence. He brings people together and ensures that the southwest valley is powerfully represented in each legislative session. “
REPRESENTATIVE KERA BIRKELAND
Get to Know Jordan
Jordan grew up in South Jordan. He attended Welby Elementary, Elk Ridge Middle School, and Bingham and Riverton High Schools. He graduated with honors from Brigham Young University in Political Science and Philosophy and later received his Juris Doctor from the J. Reuben Clark Law School at BYU. He has experience working on international legal reform all around the world. He currently works on managing and negotiating complex legal agreements for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Jordan was elected to the Utah Legislature in 2020. He has championed and passed a number of significant pieces of legislation on topics such as higher education free speech, election reform, criminal justice reform, and digital innovation to name a few. He was appointed to House Leadership and chairs a number of important committees.
Jordan is the oldest of eight children. He and his wife, Aliona, have three kids who are busy with soccer, basketball, and gymnastics. The Teuscher’s love to travel, work together in the yard, and attend sporting events.
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This past month, I've had the privilege of discussing two crucial pieces of legislation on our morning news shows—HB464 and SB194. These laws are designed to protect our minors from the serious harms of social media by creating a safer social media experiences, empowering parents with the necessary tools to foster healthy habits, and holding social media companies accountable for the detrimental effects their algorithms can have on young users.
📊 The statistics on social media's impact on minors are indeed staggering:
- 95% of teens (13-17) are on social media, with more than a third engaging "almost constantly."
- Nearly 60% of teen girls have received uncomfortable messages from strangers.
- Despite being more "connected" than ever, the prevalence of loneliness has soared among the youth since the rise of social media.
-46% of teens report that social media worsens their body image, while only 14% feel it has a positive impact.
- Alarmingly, 3 out of 5 teen girls feel persistently sad or hopeless, and 1 in 3 have considered suicide in the past year.
🔗 For resources and information on how to protect your children on social media, visit socialharms.utah.gov. There you'll find expert videos, the latest studies, and a parental guide to navigating social media discussions with your children.
The time to prioritize the mental health and safety of our children is now. Together, we must act now to ensure our children's safety and well-being in the digital world. 💪 #DigitalSafety #YouthWellbeing #UtahLegislation #ProtectOurKids
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Good job!
Thanks for all of your great work in this space! We are lucky to have you in the legislature.
I had the chance to join with fellow legislator/attorneys today to lead a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) session attended by over 500 attorneys. We delved into the bills that passed and didn't pass during the 2024 General Session, shared insights, and answered questions. It’s always a privilege to highlight the successes and lessons of the session.
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I had the pleasure of spending the day at the Salt Lake County Republican Convention, where I served as both the parliamentarian and a county delegate. It was truly enriching to engage with so many dedicated delegates from District 44 and to vet and vote for some outstanding candidates. Kudos to Party Chair Chris Null, Convention Chair Jake Hunsaker, the county party leadership team, and the hundreds of volunteers who made the day a tremendous success! The caucus-convention system is a remarkable process to be part of.
A heartfelt thank you to all the courageous candidates who stepped forward to run for public office—it’s not easy to stick your neck out. Sincere congratulations to all the winners—it has been wonderful getting to know you through this process, and I am eager to support these outstanding candidates as they move forward to the primaries and the general election.
I am also deeply honored to have been nominated by acclamation at the convention as the party's nominee for House District 44. Thank you all for your trust and support! I look forward to continuing to represent you and our values in the general election.
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I'm happy to report that I have been recognized as one of the Libertas Institute's 2024 Defenders of Liberty. I actually received the HIGHEST score in the Utah House of Representatives on their 2024 Libertas Index. This recognition underscores my commitment to championing freedom, individual rights, and limited government in our beautiful state.
I am grateful to the Libertas Institute for this honor and to each one of you for your support and faith in me. Let's continue to fight for the principles of liberty and freedom that make Utah great.
#LibertasInstitute #DefendersOfLiberty #UtahHouseOfRepresentatives #Freedom #Liberty #Utah
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Keep up the great work! We appreciate you
Today marked the first meeting of the Transit Fresh Look Initiative—a groundbreaking partnership between leaders from Southwest Salt Lake County, Northwest Utah County, UDOT, UTA, MAG, and WFRC. This Initiative is a pivotal step toward ensuring we have a transit system that truly meets the evolving needs of our communities.
Our discussions recognized a critical truth: many of our current transit plans are based on outdated projections. They haven't fully considered the recent, significant population growth in the southwest part of the valley or the developments at The Point, Mountain View Village, and the new Bees Baseball Stadium. These changes are reshaping our community and its needs.
A personal goal of mine within this initiative is to spotlight the urgent need for the expansion of the TRAX Red Line to The Point. We have invested too much in this resource to have it cul-de-sac in Daybreak. We need it to connect the rest of the southwest valley together and allow for a south end connection to Frontrunner.
The Transit Fresh Look initiative is committed to major regional transit improvements that address our unique challenges and opportunities. Together, we're laying the groundwork for a transit future that is both visionary and achievable.
#TransitFreshLook #UtahTransit #FutureReadyUtah
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While trains are great for part of the community, you should be discussing roads and an East/West highway or freeway in the southern end of the valley...that has been Salt Lake county's issue for over 2 decades. And no trax increase is going to fix that, but instead cater to folks who need to go North verses East/West in the southern end of the valley
Having Trax in Daybreak has been such a benefit to the community. Extending it would be a great improvement and benefit to additional areas.
This morning, I had the incredible opportunity to engage with the bright, passionate students in the Child and Family Advocacy Program at BYU-Idaho. We dove into the intricacies of the legislative process and explored effective strategies for advocating for families at various government levels. A heartfelt thank you to United Families International for organizing this meaningful event and for the honor of inviting me to share my experiences and perspective.
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