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Archived story · published November 10, 2026. Coverage reflects reporting at the time. See today's brief

Politics · November 10, 2026

Republicans choose Jim Jordan as House minority leader

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Following significant losses in the midterm elections, House Republicans have elected Representative Jim Jordan of Ohio as their minority leader for the upcoming 120th Congress. In a 106-73 secret ballot vote, Jordan defeated House Majority Leader Steve Scalise to replace outgoing Speaker Mike Johnson, who did not seek the post. While Democrats have secured a clear majority of at least 255 seats, Jordan has pledged to use his experience in oversight to combat Democratic investigations into the Trump administration. In other leadership races, Senate Republicans re-elected John Thune as their leader, while Representative Tom Emmer and Representative Lisa McClain retained their respective roles as GOP whip and conference chair after facing internal challenges.

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Reported across the spectrum

  • Jim Jordan defeated Steve Scalise for the position of House minority leader.
  • The vote count for the minority leader race was 106 to 73.
  • John Thune was re-elected as the Republican leader in the Senate.
  • Speaker Mike Johnson did not seek the minority leader position.
  • The leadership elections took place on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, following Republican losses in the midterm elections.

Reported by only some outlets

  • NBC News reports Jordan told colleagues his experience with oversight would help combat Democratic investigations into the Trump administration.
  • The New York Post and Semafor report that Tom Emmer defeated August Pfluger to remain as Republican whip.
  • The New York Post and Semafor report that Lisa McClain defeated challenges from Erin Houchin and Greg Steube to remain conference chair.
  • ABC News and Maine Morning Star note that Democrats currently hold at least 255 seats with several races still undecided.
  • Maine Morning Star notes this will be the smallest Republican House minority since the 1990s.
  • Semafor notes that Speaker Mike Johnson may not serve his full term in the next Congress.

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