House Republicans pick Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan to lead them in the minority

Kevin Freking, Associated Press·PBS NewsHour·November 10, 2026

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Jordan, who serves as chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, defeated Rep. Steve Scalise of Louisiana in a secret ballot election of Republicans who will serve in the next Congress.

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