Politics

Jim Jordan elected US House Republican leader

The Ohio congressman replaces Mike Johnson as the party's minority leader, signaling an uncompromising opposition strategy following the Republican loss of both chambers of Congress in the midterm elections.

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Published November 10, 2026, 21:19 (Brasília time) · 1 min read

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Jim Jordan speaking at a podium with US flags in the background. — Representative Jim Jordan speaks at a press conference. Photo: Reprodução/France 24

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The essentials of this story

What happened: Jim Jordan was elected as the new Republican leader in the US House of Representatives.
Who is affected: Republican members of the US House of Representatives and the party's legislative strategy.
What changes: The party transitions to a new leadership team in the House, with Jordan replacing Mike Johnson to lead the opposition.

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