Summary
Ohio Republican Rep. Jim Jordan was elected by House Republicans to serve as minority leader in the next Congress. He defeated House Majority Leader Steve Scalise in the leadership vote.Key Facts
- House Republicans elected Jim Jordan as their next minority leader.
- Jordan represents Ohio in the U.S. House.
- Jordan will serve in the role in the next Congress.
- Jordan defeated House Majority Leader Steve Scalise.
- The article identifies Scalise as the House majority leader at the time of the vote.