Summary
House Republicans elected Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio to lead their conference as minority leader in the next Congress. He defeated Rep. Steve Scalise of Louisiana, the outgoing House majority leader, in a closed-door vote.Key Facts
- House Republicans held the leadership election on Tuesday.
- Jim Jordan represents Ohio in the House.
- Republicans elected Jordan to lead their conference in the next Congress.
- Jordan will serve as minority leader.
- Jordan defeated Steve Scalise.
- Scalise is the outgoing House majority leader.
- The election took place behind closed doors.
