Republican Representative Jim Jordan was elected House GOP leader for the 120th Congress, taking over the minority leader role after House Speaker Mike Johnson announced he would not seek the position.
Johnson, a Republican from Louisiana, made the announcement the day after Election Day, stating he would not run for minority leader in the upcoming Congress.
The Republican conference held a vote and Jordan secured the leadership slot, positioning him as the top Republican in the House.
The GOP will serve as the minority party in the House of Representatives, as Democrats retained the majority following the 2024 elections. The 120th Congress is set to convene in January 2025.
Jordan now succeeds Johnson as the party’s chief strategist in the House, tasked with coordinating the Republican agenda and response to the Democratic majority.
<small>Source: CNBC — read the original story there.</small>