Jim Jordan wins House GOP minority leader race
Summary
House Republicans elected Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan of Ohio as minority leader, defeating Majority Leader Steve Scalise in a secret ballot. Jordan will lead the party in the House minority and is expected to work to unite its divided conference and pursue a return to the majority in 2028.Key Facts
- Jordan defeated Steve Scalise in a conference-wide secret ballot.
- Scalise had served as the No. 2 House Republican since 2014.
- Jordan is a founding member of the hardline Freedom Caucus.
- Some conservative Republicans backed Jordan, calling for a change in direction after the party’s midterm losses.
- Scalise relied on his relationships across the conference and his leadership experience.
- Jordan is a vocal ally of President Donald Trump.
- Jordan will lead House Republicans as they seek to regain the majority in 2028.
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