Jim Jordan OSU Scandal Explained as Representative Elected Minority Leader
Summary
House Republicans elected Ohio Representative Jim Jordan as their conference leader for the next Congress after losing control of the chamber in the 2026 midterm elections. His election has renewed attention to allegations that he knew about sexual abuse by Ohio State team doctor Richard Strauss; Jordan has denied knowing about abuse while he coached there.Key Facts
- Jordan defeated Louisiana Representative Steve Scalise by a 106-73 vote in a secret ballot among House Republicans.
- Jordan is set to lead House Republicans when Democrats take control of the House in January.
- An independent investigation commissioned by Ohio State found that Strauss sexually abused at least 177 male student-athletes and other students.
- Jordan served as an assistant wrestling coach at Ohio State and has consistently denied knowing about sexual abuse.
- Jordan has represented Ohio in the U.S. House since January 2007.
- Jordan chaired the House Judiciary Committee after Republicans gained the House majority in 2023.
- Before Congress, Jordan served in the Ohio House and Ohio Senate.
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