William H. Jordan (born 1845 or 1846; died July 2, 1923) was an American herring merchant from Gloucester, Massachusetts.

The Boston Daily Globe described him as "one of the most aggressive, daring and progressive men in the fishing business".

In 1911, U.S. Representative Augustus Peabody Gardner chose to base his recommendation for collector on balloting in Gloucester.

Jordan was challenged for the position by Gloucester Republican City Committee Chairman Ralph W. Dennen.

Jordan won the race handily, however, there was ample evidence that many of the ballots turned in were filled out fraudulently.