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House Republicans Choose Jim Jordan as Leader After Midterm Defeat

Jordan defeated Steve Scalise to lead the incoming House Republican minority, replacing Mike Johnson as the party confronts sweeping election losses and prepares for the next Congress.

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Republicans assess their biggest election losses in decades

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Johnson declines to seek the minority leader position

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Jordan and Scalise face off for House leadership

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Thune expected to stay despite push for delay

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Republicans lose control of both chambers of Congress

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Jordan and Thune emerge as minority leaders

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Jordan to lead House Republicans starting in January

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