Rep. Jim Jordan, Sen. John Thune elected GOP leaders in Congress

Republican lawmakers on Tuesday picked Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio and Sen. John Thune of South Dakota to serve as their respective House and Senate minority leaders in the next Congress.

Jordan, the House Judiciary Committee chairman, was elected in a 106-73 vote, sources told MS NOW on condition of anonymity to discuss the private meeting. He beat Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La., the current House majority leader.

A two-decade House veteran and committed supporter of President Donald Trump, Jordan will take on the leadership role just as Republicans relinquish power, following blowout Democratic victories in last week’s midterm election.

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., announced the day after Election Day that he would not run for minority leader in the 120th Congress.

Thune, in a statement, said he “appreciated the opportunity to have an open, honest, and transparent conversation with my colleagues today, and I am honored to have their continued trust and support to lead the Senate Republican Conference in the 120th Congress.”

“I’m proud of what this Republican team has accomplished together, and we remain united in our commitment to advancing conservative priorities, working with President Trump and our colleagues in the House, and holding the line against Democrats’ efforts to enact their far-left, liberal agenda,” Thune said in the statement.

“We have important work ahead of us, and I look forward to serving alongside my colleagues on behalf of the American people,” he said.