Jim Jordan defeats Scalise to lead House Republicans after midterm losses
28 sourcesUpdated Nov 10, 20261 min read
House Republicans elected Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan as their minority leader, choosing him over Majority Leader Steve Scalise after Democrats’ sweeping midterm victory. Jordan, a conservative firebrand and longtime ally of President Trump, campaigned on a more combative approach and promised to keep the conference unified and challenge Democrats. Scalise emphasized his leadership experience, but Jordan’s victory reflected members’ desire for a change in direction as Republicans prepare to serve in the minority and seek to regain the House in 2028. Republicans now face the challenge of rebuilding after the historic electoral setback.
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This leadership change might keep the party stuck arguing instead of focusing on results.
Scalise brought real legislative know-how that could have steadied things following the losses.
Jordan will shake things up and hold the line better than the old guard after those midterm shortfalls.
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