Jim Jordan announces he will run for minority leader, teeing up fight with Scalise

House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) announced Wednesday he will run for minority leader, formally entering the race to lead House Republicans in the next Congress after they suffered a major blow in the midterms.

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Cleveland Plain DealerLean Left· 1d ago

Jim Jordan wants to lead House Republicans in the minority. Here's why he thinks he's the right person for the job

Center

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BRPROUD Baton RougeCenter· 22h ago

Steve Scalise joins race for GOP minority leader

The HillCenter· 1d ago

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise will run for minority leader

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Jim Jordan announces he will run for minority leader, teeing up fight with Scalise

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Jim Jordan announces he will run for minority leader, teeing up fight with Scalise

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Jim Jordan announces he will run for minority leader, teeing up fight with Scalise

FOX 8 ClevelandCenter· 1d ago

Jim Jordan announces he will run for minority leader, teeing up fight with Scalise

The HillCenter· 1d ago

Jim Jordan announces he will run for minority leader, teeing up fight with Scalise

Roll CallCenter· 1d ago

House GOP races to lock down new leadership after blue wave

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Just the NewsLean Right· 21h ago

Freedom Caucus leader pushes Jim Jordan for minority leader

Ran by 2 outlets· The Daily Caller, BizPac Review
The Daily CallerRight· 1d ago

Jim Jordan, Steve Scalise Set To Wrestle For Top House GOP Spot After Mike Johnson Steps Aside

BizPac ReviewRight· 1d ago

Jim Jordan, Steve Scalise set to wrestle for top House GOP spot after Mike Johnson steps aside

BizPac ReviewRight· 1d ago

Jim Jordan makes his move for House GOP leadership after Democrats take control

American GreatnessRight· 1d ago

Speaker Johnson Bows Out of Leadership After GOP Loses House, Jordan and Scalise Vie For the Top Minority Spot

Conservative Daily NewsRight· 1d ago

Speaker Mike Johnson Won’t Seek GOP Leader Post as Jim Jordan and Steve Scalise Vie for Top Job

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