House Republicans Convene to Select New Leader Amid Minority Status Preparation
House Republicans are meeting in Washington D.C. to choose their next leader, with candidates Steve Scalise of Louisiana and Jim Jordan of Ohio vying for the role as the party prepares to be in the minority.
Shreveport Texarkana, LA, November 10, 2026 — House Republicans gathered in Washington D.C. this week to begin the process of selecting their next leader. The crucial vote comes as the party prepares to operate in a minority status in the House of Representatives.
The leading contenders for the top leadership position are Representative Steve Scalise of Louisiana and Representative Jim Jordan of Ohio. Both lawmakers are actively campaigning and seeking to secure enough support from their colleagues to be elected to the role.
The selection process is underway as Republicans navigate their path forward following recent electoral outcomes. The choice of a new leader will shape the party’s strategy and messaging as they aim to influence legislative agendas from the minority.
Details regarding the specific timeline for the leadership vote or any preliminary rounds of balloting were not immediately available. The meeting serves as a critical juncture for the Republican conference to unify behind a vision and a leader for the upcoming legislative session.
Story summarized from the original created by KEVIN FREKING, Associated Press on www.ktalnews.com, see more information here.
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