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Jordan beats Scalise in race to lead House Republicans next year
House Republicans elected Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) on Tuesday to lead their diminished conference in the next Congress, marking an extraordinary leap for a conservative icon who made his name on Capitol Hill antagonizing party leaders.
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House Republicans chose Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio on Tuesday to serve as their leader in the upcoming Congress, defeating Rep. Steve Scalise of Louisiana, the outgoing House majority leader. The vote took place behind closed doors among GOP members. Jordan’s election marks a notable shift for the conservative figure, who rose to prominence by frequently challenging party leadership. The new role positions him at the helm of a reduced Republican conference for the next legislative session.
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