Jim Jordan Elected House Minority Leader, Succeeding Mike Johnson

by | Nov 10, 2026

Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) was elected House GOP Minority leader, succeeding Speaker Mike Johnson as the party prepares to enter the minority following last week’s midterm elections.

 

Jordan, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee and a co-founder of the House Freedom Caucus, defeated House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.). Jordan will lead Republicans as they prepare to enter the minority in January, with Democrats set to take control of the chamber.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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