Reporter’s Notebook: House leadership up for grabs as GOP reckons with devastating losses

Republicans are due to choose new leaders in the House and Senate as they prepare to enter the minority, following major election losses. The contests will test whether party members back established figures or seek alternatives, while Democrats are also preparing for leadership votes ahead of taking control of Congress.

In the House Republican conference, Steve Scalise is challenging Jim Jordan for minority leader, while Tom Emmer faces August Pfluger for minority whip; each race requires a simple majority, or 88 votes under the article’s estimate of 175 Republicans. John Thune is seeking to remain Senate Republican leader. Democrats are expected to nominate Hakeem Jeffries for House leader, while Chuck Schumer is widely expected to become Senate majority leader; the article says possible challengers have not emerged clearly.