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Republicans, reeling from an election drubbing, will choose their leadership in Congress
NBC News • • nation
Key Points:
- House Republicans are selecting new leadership after a significant midterm loss, with Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan competing for House minority leader, both allies of former President Trump.
- In the Senate, John Thune is expected to become minority leader with no announced opposition, though some Republicans want to delay the vote to reassess the party’s direction after poor election results.
- House GOP leadership races also include challenges for the majority whip and conference chair positions, signaling internal party debates on future strategy.
- Democrats, buoyed by recent electoral gains, favor Hakeem Jeffries for House speaker and Chuck Schumer for Senate majority leader, though some progressives and grassroots members express reservations.
- Senate Democrats plan leadership elections in early December, while House Democrats will choose theirs next week, with current leaders largely running unopposed despite some calls for new leadership options.
