Jim Jordan Elected House Republican Leader
Rep. Jim Jordan has been elected as the new House Republican leader, defeating Rep. Steve Scalise in a vote by House Republicans.
Champaign Urbana & Springfield Decatur, IL, November 10, 2026 —
WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Representative Jim Jordan has been elected as the new House Republican leader. The vote was held among House Republicans to determine their next leadership position.
Jordan, a Republican representing Ohio, secured the leadership role following a vote within the Republican conference. He faced U.S. Representative Steve Scalise of Louisiana in the contest for the position.
The outcome of the vote marks a significant shift in the House Republican leadership. Further details regarding the specifics of the vote count or any immediate next steps for the conference were not provided in the available information.
Story summarized from the original created by Molly Martinez on www.wandtv.com, see more information here.
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