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Jim Jordan elected House GOP minority leader for next Congress
House Republicans chose Rep. Jim Jordan to lead their conference after midterm losses, defeating Steve Scalise in a closed-door vote.
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House Republicans elected Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio as their minority leader for the upcoming 120th Congress, according to The Hill.
This leadership change follows significant Republican losses in the recent midterm elections, as reported by Roll Call.
Jordan defeated outgoing Majority Leader Steve Scalise of Louisiana in a secret ballot election held behind closed doors.
Jordan is known as a conservative figure who has often challenged party leaders, marking a notable shift in GOP leadership.
The new minority leader will guide the party in the House of Representatives during the next session of Congress.
Sources
- The Hill: Jim Jordan elected minority leader by House GOP
- Roll Call: Jim Jordan picked as new minority leader for House GOP
- wxow.com: Rep . Jim Jordan of Ohio elected to lead House Republicans in the minority
- erienewsnow.com: Rep . Jim Jordan of Ohio elected to lead House Republicans in the minority
- fox6now.com: What to know about Jim Jordan , the House Republican next leader
- FOX 5 DC: What to know about Jim Jordan, the House Republicans' next leader
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