Jim Jordan elected House GOP minority leader amid shrinking caucus

Jim Jordan elected House GOP minority leader amid shrinking caucus

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House Republicans elected Rep. Jim Jordan as their minority leader on 12 November, according to CBS News, after a closed-door vote in the U. S. House of Representatives.

The win positions Jordan to lead the GOP caucus in the 120th Congress and suggests a more combative approach toward the Democratic majority. The election followed a secret ballot held on 10 November in which Jordan defeated Steve Scalise 106-73, as reported by Roll Call. Earlier reports noted that the Republican conference had shrunk to one of its smallest sizes in decades (The Guardian) and that President Donald Trump had recently backed Stephen Miller for chief of staff (Yahoo). After losing the leadership contest, Scalise said he had not decided whether to seek a full term in the 120th Congress (Fox News).

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Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan were the main candidates to succeed Mike Johnson as minority leader on November 10, 2026. The claim that House Republicans voted by secret ballot on November 10, 2026, to replace Mike Johnson as minority leader is partially confirmed. On November 11, 2026, Jim Jordan was confirmed as the chosen leader of the House Republican conference. Senator John Thune maintained his position as Senate Republican leader on November 10, 2026.

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November 12, 2026
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Jim Jordan chosen as House Republican leader as party gears up for minority battles
Jim Jordan chosen as House Republican leader as party gears up for minority battles

CBS News • 12 Nov 12:24

House Republicans elected Rep. Jim Jordan as their leader for the next Congress, signaling a confrontational approach against the Democratic majority.

Credibility 88% Manip. 12% Center
November 11, 2026
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House Majority Leader Steve Scalise says he has not decided whether to serve full term after losing minority leader vote
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise says he has not decided whether to serve full term after losing minority leader vote

Fox News • 11 Nov 21:11

Republican Rep. Steve Scalise, who lost the GOP minority leader contest to Jim Jordan, said he has not yet decided if he will seek re-election for a full term in the 120th Congress.

Credibility 85% Manip. 12% Center
House GOP elects Jim Jordan as minority leader as Trump backs Stephen Miller as chief of staff
House GOP elects Jim Jordan as minority leader as Trump backs Stephen Miller as chief of staff

Yahoo • 11 Nov 14:38

Republicans appointed Rep. Jim Jordan to lead the House minority and President Trump promoted Stephen Miller to chief of staff after the party's midterm losses.

Credibility 72% Manip. 58% Left
Jim Jordan elected leader of House Republicans amid shrinking caucus
Jim Jordan elected leader of House Republicans amid shrinking caucus

The Guardian • 11 Nov 02:10

Ohio Republican Jim Jordan was chosen to head the House Republican conference, which has contracted to one of its smallest sizes in decades, as the party adjusts to its role in opposition.

Credibility 82% Manip. 31% Left
November 10, 2026
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Jim Jordan Elected House GOP Minority Leader in Closed-Door Vote
Jim Jordan Elected House GOP Minority Leader in Closed-Door Vote

Roll Call • 10 Nov 23:16

Republicans chose Rep. Jim Jordan as minority leader for the 120th Congress, defeating Steve Scalise 106-73 in a secret ballot, while other conference officers were also selected.

Credibility 85% Manip. 12% Center
Jim Jordan chosen as House Republican minority leader after midterm losses
Jim Jordan chosen as House Republican minority leader after midterm losses

The Guardian • 10 Nov 22:52

Veteran Ohio congressman Jim Jordan was elected to lead the House GOP, while Senator John Thune retained his role as Senate Republican leader, as the party prepares for a Democratic-controlled Congress.

Credibility 85% Manip. 12% Center
Jim Jordan elected House Republican minority leader with 106-73 vote
Jim Jordan elected House Republican minority leader with 106-73 vote

MS NOW • 10 Nov 19:37

Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio won the House Republican conference vote to become minority leader, signaling a shift toward a more conservative approach for the GOP in the 120th Congress.

Credibility 68% Manip. 18% Center
House Republicans to Choose New Minority Leader After Midterm Losses
House Republicans to Choose New Minority Leader After Midterm Losses

NPR • 10 Nov 10:01

House Republicans will vote Tuesday by secret ballot to replace Mike Johnson as minority leader, with Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan as the main contenders.

Credibility 85% Manip. 12% Center

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