House Republicans elected Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio as their next minority leader Tuesday, choosing a prominent conservative and staunch ally of President Donald Trump to lead the party following sweeping Democratic victories in the November midterm elections.
House Republicans chose Jim Jordan to lead them in the House as the party enters the minority, according to the Los Angeles Times. The newspaper reported that Jordan defeated Steve Scalise in a secret ballot, with 106 votes to 73. The Guardian also reported Jordan’s election, while NPR had earlier reported that Republicans were preparing to select a new leader after their midterm defeat.
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