House Republicans to elect a new leader as they look to rebuild from midterm defeat

House Republicans are set to vote on Tuesday to replace Mike Johnson, who announced he will step down as the chamber’s top Republican, NPR reported. The vote follows the party’s sweeping losses in the recent midterm elections.

The Guardian said Republican lawmakers have elected veteran congressman Jim Jordan as their new leader in the House of Representatives. Jordan, known as a Trump loyalist, will head the GOP caucus for the remaining two years of Donald Trump’s presidency as Democrats prepare to take control of both chambers of Congress in January.

The leadership change comes as the GOP seeks to regroup after the defeat and position itself for the upcoming congressional session. Jordan’s election signals the party’s choice of a seasoned figure to steer its agenda in a Congress dominated by the opposition.

Why it matters

The new minority leader will guide Republicans through a period of Democratic control and shape the party’s strategy for the final two years of the Trump era.

Key details

Location

United States · Americas

Reported by

NPR and The Guardian

First reported

10 Nov 2026, 15:31 IST

Key names

House Republicans, Republican, Democrats, Jim Jordan

Section

Politics

Sources

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• NPRHouse Republicans to elect a new leader as they look to rebuild from midterm defeat 10 Nov, 15:31
• The GuardianRepublicans elect Jim Jordan as House minority leader after midterm defeats 11 Nov, 01:10

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