House Republicans selected Rep. Jim Jordan to lead their minority contingent in the next Congress
House Republicans elected Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio as their leader in the minority for the next Congress, choosing him over Rep. Steve Scalise of Louisiana by a 106-73 vote. The secret-ballot decision follows Republicans’ loss of control of the House in last week’s midterm elections.
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Jordan, 62, chairs the House Judiciary Committee and co-founded the House Freedom Caucus, where he served as its first chairman, The Associated Press reported. The AP said Jordan’s candidacy appealed to Republicans seeking new leadership after the election losses and to members who favor his hard-hitting style. Jordan warned of Democratic oversight efforts, with numerous investigations of the Trump administration expected, the AP reported.
Scalise has held senior Republican leadership posts since 2014, including the conference’s No. 2 position since 2019, The Hill reported.
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- The Hill — Jim Jordan wins battle to lead House Republicans
- ABC News — House Republicans elect Jim Jordan as their minority leader for the next Congress
- Roll Call — Jim Jordan picked as new minority leader for House GOP
- magnoliatribune.com (with Associated Press) — Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio elected to lead House Republicans in the minority
- cbs6albany.com — Jim Jordan beats Steve Scalise to lead House Republicans after midterm loss