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Scalise and Jordan compete for House GOP leadership after election losses

nypost.com — November 10, 2026 at 01:01 AM UTC

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise and Rep. Jim Jordan are competing to lead House Republicans after Speaker Mike Johnson's decision to step down following the party's electoral losses last week. Scalise, a veteran of GOP leadership since 2014, is touting his experience and track record while courting freshman lawmakers, whereas Jordan, who lost a previous speakership bid to Scalise in 2023, positions himself as an outsider and fighter. Both anticipate Democratic investigations into President Trump. In the Senate, some Republicans like Sen. Ron Johnson are urging a delay in the leadership election to reflect on the losses, though the conference appears set to proceed. Senate Majority Leader John Thune acknowledged the tough election and need to rebuild, while President Trump declined to endorse Thune's re-election bid.

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