Jim Jordan becomes new House GOP leader after closed-door vote, defeating Steve Scalise

Jim Jordan defeated Steve Scalise in a closed-door ballot to become House Republican minority leader. Jordan represents Ohio and Scalise represents Louisiana. According to Fox News, the vote was narrow and conducted by secret ballot.

• Fox News — Jim Jordan becomes new House GOP leader after closed-door vote, defeating Steve Scalise
• NYT — House Republicans Pick Jim Jordan, a Close Trump Ally, as Their Next Leader
• Breitbart — Ohio's Jim Jordan Will Lead House Republicans in Next Congress

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