House GOP races to lock down new leadership after blue wave

Roll Call · John T. Bennett · 2026-11-04 14:20 UTC

House GOP races to lock down new leadership after blue wave - Uncategorized

Scalise, Jordan to clash over minority leader post as Johnson bows out

A sweeping tide of Democratic wins Tuesday left Republicans preparing for a new face atop the House GOP leadership ranks as the party gears up to defend President Donald Trump from a list of investigations.

It’s shaping up to be a battle between sitting Majority Leader Steve Scalise of Louisiana and Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan of Ohio, pitting two lawmakers Trump has publicly praised against one another.

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