US House Republicans elect Ohio firebrand Jim Jordan to lead party in next Congress

WASHINGTON — U.S. House Republicans voted behind closed doors Tuesday to elect Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio as their leader after the party’s stunning losses in the midterm elections, the House Republican Conference announced. It was a 106-73 vote, according to a House Republican staff member. “Over the next two years, House Republicans will fight for American families,” Jordan told reporters after the GOP leadership elections. “When Democrats offer more government, we’ll offer more freedom. ” Jordan did not take questions. Jordan will succeed House Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana, who declined to run again. The incoming Republican minority leader will be charged with growing the party’s seats after the House GOP lost more than 40 after last week’s elections. Jordan will also be tasked with fundraising for his party, and negotiating with Democrats on must-pass legislation, such as appropriations bills.

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