House Republicans to elect a new leader as they look to rebuild from midterm defeat
House Republicans are preparing to elect a new minority leader following their losses in the midterm elections. The contest between Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan highlights a strategic divide within the party regarding its future direction.
Why it matters
The leadership choice will dictate the Republican Party's legislative strategy and its approach to regaining voter trust after losing the House majority.
Just one week after losing the majority in the midterm elections, House Republicans will meet behind closed doors on Tuesday to pick a minority leader for the next Congress.
The choice to succeed Mike Johnson , R-La., as the top House Republican will be between current House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., and Ohio Republican Jim Jordan, a co-founder of the ultra-conservative House Freedom Caucus.
The election — which will be conducted by secret ballot — represents a high-stakes decision for the party that will help determine which way it goes as it looks to regroup from a staggering defeat that saw Democrats flip more than 40 GOP seats en route to winning back the majority.
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