Which Republicans are running for minority leadership roles in Congress?
Summary
After the midterm elections, Democrats are set to control both chambers of Congress, and Republicans are preparing to choose leaders for their move into the minority. In the House, Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan are competing for minority leader, while Tom Emmer and August Pfluger are vying for minority whip.Key Facts
- Republicans in the House and Senate are scheduled to elect party leaders on Tuesday.
- Democrats are set to hold majorities of at least 54 seats in the 100-member Senate and 254 seats in the 435-member House.
- A minority leader serves as the party’s chief spokesperson, coordinates its legislative strategy and negotiates with the majority party.
- The minority whip counts votes, communicates with lawmakers and works to keep the party united.
- Republican Representatives Steve Scalise of Louisiana and Jim Jordan of Ohio are competing for House minority leader.
- Scalise has held senior Republican leadership roles for more than a decade, including House majority and minority whip.
- Current House majority whip Tom Emmer of Minnesota and Representative August Pfluger of Texas are competing for minority whip.
- Pfluger chairs the Republican Study Committee and has called for fresh ideas and a strategy to win back the House in 2028.
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