# Scalise and Jordan face off in House leadership battle as GOP reels from blue tsunami

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/scalise-and-jordan-face-off-in-house-leadership-battle-as-gop-reels-from-blue-tsunami/
- Published: 2026-11-10T00:21:15+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-10T01:25:56+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/09/us-news/steve-scalise-and-jim-jordan-face-off-in-house-leadership-battle-as-gop-reels-from-blue-tsunami/
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Scalise and Jordan are competing to lead House Republicans.
- Some senators want to delay their leadership vote.
- Thune says Republicans need to learn from the midterm losses.

## Summary

Republican lawmakers are preparing to choose new leaders after a major midterm defeat, with Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan competing to lead House Republicans in the next Congress. The contest comes as Democrats are expected to investigate President Trump and his allies, while Republicans debate how to respond to voters’ rejection of the party.

Scalise is highlighting his experience in senior House leadership since 2014, while Jordan is presenting himself as an outsider and fighter; the two previously competed for the top House job in 2023. In the Senate, Ron Johnson and several colleagues have called for delaying the leadership vote, but it is still expected to proceed after a Tuesday meeting to reflect on the losses. John Thune said Republicans need to absorb voters’ message and rebuild, while Mike Johnson has not said whether he will remain in Congress.

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