House Republicans to pick new leaders

House Republicans are set to vote on Tuesday to determine their future leadership. The current Majority Leader, Steve Scalise, and Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, are competing for the position of minority leader following Speaker Mike Johnson's decision not to run for the role himself. A candidate forum is scheduled for Tuesday morning, followed by the vote in the afternoon.

Some party members are seeking fresh faces, with Rep. Brian Mast, R-Fla., suggesting Jordan would best illustrate the "divergence in values between the two parties." However, others advocate for maintaining the current leadership. Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, stated that the recent election was not the fault of their leadership. Tom Emmer, R-Minn., and Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, are vying for the minority whip position alongside current Majority Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minn., and Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas.

Other competitive races include the Conference Chair position, currently held by Lisa McClain, R-Mich., where Reps. Erin Houchin, R-Ind., and Greg Steube, R-Fla., are challenging her, and the NRCC chair position, where Reps. Brian Jack, R-Ga., and Rudy Yakym, R-Ind., are running. Mark Alford, R-Mo., is running for conference secretary unopposed.