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

Nov 10, 2026 · Claudia Grisales

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House Republicans to elect a new leader as they look to rebuild from midterm defeat
Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, left, and Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La., confer during a news conference at the Capitol on June 8, 2022. The two GOP leaders are competing to replace Mike Johnson as the top House Republican.
Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, left, and Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La., confer during a news conference at the Capitol on June 8, 2022. The two GOP leaders are competing to replace Mike Johnson as the top House Republican.

After sweeping losses in the midterm elections, the House GOP will vote on Tuesday to elect a successor to Mike Johnson, who says he's stepping down as the chamber's top Republican.

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