Jim Jordan announces he will run for minority leader, teeing up fight with Scalise
Summary
Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio announced Wednesday that he will run to lead House Republicans as minority leader in the next Congress. His bid could set up a contested race against current House Majority Leader Steve Scalise of Louisiana after Republicans suffered a major setback in the midterm elections.Key Facts
- Jordan chairs the House Judiciary Committee.
- Jordan announced his candidacy on Wednesday.
- He is seeking to become House Republicans’ minority leader in the next Congress.
- Current House Majority Leader Steve Scalise may also contest the leadership race.
- The announcement followed a major Republican setback in the midterm elections.
- The article also mentions Speaker Mike Johnson but provides no further details about him.
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