Ohio Congressman Jim Jordan Chosen as Next House Minority Leader

Ohio Republican Congressman Jim Jordan will lead House Republicans in the next Congress after defeating Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise in a closed-door vote Tuesday.

Fox News Digital, citing sources in the room, reported that Jordan won the secret ballot 106 to 73. Sitting House Republicans and incoming Republican members took part in the vote.

Jordan currently chairs the House Judiciary Committee. Scalise serves as House majority leader. The vote followed last week’s midterm elections, which put Democrats on track to take control of the House. House Speaker Mike Johnson did not seek another leadership post.

Source: Fox News Digital