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House GOP convenes to pick new leaders for next Congress

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House Republicans will hold leadership elections on Tuesday to pick new leaders for the next Congress, including positions like minority leader, conference chair, and whip. Speaker Mike Johnson has declined to seek re-election as GOP leader in the minority, leaving Majority Leader Steve Scalise and Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan competing for the role. Additionally, Reps. Tom Emmer and August Pfluger are vying for the whip position, while Lisa McClain faces competition from Greg Steube and Erin Houchin for conference chair.
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In the 2026 U.S. midterms, Democrats won control of both the House and the Senate, marking a significant shift from Republican dominance. In Texas, Democrat James Talarico defeated incumbent Republican Ken Paxton, breaking Texas's streak of sending Democrats to the Senate only once since 1988. This victory, along with gains in other states like South Carolina and Kansas, signaled a major Democratic resurgence. The outcome gave Democrats control over more state legislatures than Republicans for the first time in over a decade, enhancing their ability to shape national policy. With President Donald Trump's unpopularity, Democrats capitalized on voter dissatisfaction, leading to their sweeping wins across multiple races despite initial predictions of close contests.

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The conference chair race is currently the most crowded, with current chair Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Mich., facing Reps. Greg Steube of Florida and Erin Houchin of Indiana for the post. Candidate forums are set to proceed throughout the day, with votes set to begin in the afternoon.
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House Republicans on Tuesday are set to hold leadership elections for the next Congress and will decide key positions like minority leader, conference chair, and whip.
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House GOP convenes to pick new leaders for next Congress House Speaker Mike Johnson has opted against seeking to remain GOP leader in the minority, setting off a battle between Majority Leader Steve Scalise and Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan. asserted
Johnson → convene → Scalise
House Republicans on Tuesday are set to hold leadership elections for the next Congress and will decide key positions like minority leader, conference chair, and whip. asserted
Republicans → set → leader
House Speaker Mike Johnson has opted against seeking to remain GOP leader in the minority, setting off a battle between Majority Leader Steve Scalise and Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan. asserted
Johnson → opt → Scalise
Scalise served as Johnson's no. 2 and held his post under former Speaker Kevin McCarthy. asserted
Scalise → serve → McCarthy
Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minn., hopes to keep his position of whip, but faces a challenge from Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas. asserted
Emmer → hop → Pfluger
The conference chair race is currently the most crowded, with current chair Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Mich., facing Reps. Greg Steube of Florida and Erin Houchin of Indiana for the post. Candidate forums are set to proceed throughout the day, with votes set to begin in the afternoon. asserted
votes → face → afternoon
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