House Republicans elect Jim Jordan as their minority leader for the next Congress

House Republicans voted to elect Jim Jordan, a conservative representative from Ohio, as their minority leader for the upcoming Congress. Jordan has built his reputation in Congress as a vocal critic of party leadership. His election represents a significant rise in his position within the Republican Party at a time when House Republicans have a smaller number of seats.

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MS NowLeft· 6h ago

Republicans reward failure, back Jim Jordan as the next House GOP leader

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 7h ago· ran in 8 outlets

Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio elected to lead House Republicans in the minority

Honolulu Star-AdvertiserLean Left· 7h ago

House Republicans elect Jim Jordan as their next party leader

PBS NewsHourLean Left· 7h ago

House Republicans pick Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan to lead them in the minority

TimeLean Left· 7h ago

House Republicans Select Jim Jordan as Their New Leader After Sweeping Midterm Losses

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17 sources
The OregonianCenter· 3h ago

House Republicans choose Jim Jordan as new leader after election losses

Anchorage Daily NewsCenter· 5h ago

Republicans elect minority leaders for House, Senate

Ran by 15 outlets· WHDH Boston, WIVB Buffalo, +13 more
WHDH BostonLean Left· 5h ago

Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio elected to lead House Republicans in the minority

WIVB BuffaloCenter· 6h ago

Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio elected to lead House Republicans in the minority

WFMZ AllentownCenter· 6h ago

Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio elected to lead House Republicans in the minority

ABC 13 HoustonLean Left· 7h ago

Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio elected to lead House Republicans in the minority

ABC 7 Los AngelesCenter· 7h ago

Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio elected to lead House Republicans in the minority

6ABC PhiladelphiaLean Left· 7h ago

Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio elected to lead House Republicans in the minority

ABC 30 FresnoLean Left· 7h ago

Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio elected to lead House Republicans in the minority

ABC 7 New YorkCenter· 7h ago

Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio elected to lead House Republicans in the minority

ABC 11 RaleighLean Left· 7h ago

Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio elected to lead House Republicans in the minority

ABC 7 ChicagoCenter· 7h ago

Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio elected to lead House Republicans in the minority

ABC 7 San FranciscoLean Left· 7h ago

Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio elected to lead House Republicans in the minority

Anchorage Daily NewsCenter· 7h ago

Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio elected to lead House Republicans in the minority

FOX 8 ClevelandCenter· 7h ago

Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio elected to lead House Republicans in the minority

KOB 4Center· 16h ago

Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio elected to lead House Republicans in the minority

WDIO DuluthCenter· 16h ago

Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio elected to lead House Republicans in the minority

CBS NewsCenter· 7h ago

House GOP elects Jim Jordan as next leader in major shakeup

Rep. Jim Jordan, of Ohio, elected to lead House Republicans in the the minority

Right

21 sources

House GOP Picks Jim Jordan Over Scalise, but Senate Republicans Stick With Thune

Ran by 2 outlets· Conservative Review, The Federalist
Conservative ReviewRight· 5h ago

Republicans Elect Freedom Caucus Founder Jim Jordan As House Leader

The FederalistRight· 5h ago

Republicans Elect Freedom Caucus Founder Jim Jordan As House Leader

Breitbart NewsRight· 5h ago

Ohio's Jim Jordan Will Lead House Republicans in Next Congress

American GreatnessRight· 6h ago

Jim Jordan, John Thune Elected GOP House and Senate Minority Leaders

Not The BeeRight· 6h ago

Jim Jordan has been chosen as House Minority Leader

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Al JazeeraLean Left· 7h ago

Republicans elect Trump ally Jim Jordan as new US House minority leader

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France 24Center· 4h ago

Trump ally Jim Jordan elected House Republican leader after midterm defeat

Financial TimesCenter· 6h ago

Republicans choose Jim Jordan as House minority leader

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