Iowa House Democrats re-elect Meyer as minority leader

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Jordan chosen to lead House Republicans into minority

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.