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Trump ally Jim Jordan elected U.S. House Republican leader after midterm election rout

The Hindu Nov 11, 2026 at 06:54 AM IST World
Trump ally Jim Jordan elected U.S. House...

AI summary

Jim Jordan was elected U.S. House Republican leader following a decisive midterm defeat, defeating Steve Scalise in a secret ballot. Jordan replaces Mike Johnson, who stepped down after Republicans lost control of both congressional chambers. Senate Republicans retained John Thune as their leader despite internal pressure for change.

Key takeaways

  • Jim Jordan defeated Steve Scalise by 106 votes to 73 to become House Republican leader.
  • Mike Johnson stepped down from leadership after Republicans lost control of both chambers.
  • John Thune was reelected as Senate Republican leader despite conservative demands for a reckoning.
  • Trump declined to endorse either candidate in the House leadership contest.
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