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House Republican lawmakers told Fox News Digital that Representative Jim Jordan of Ohio is the leading candidate to become the next House GOP minority leader if Democrats seize control of the chamber in November.
Several members expect the party to lose its majority, triggering a significant leadership shakeup where Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana and Majority Leader Steve Scalise of Louisiana would likely step aside.
Jordan's name surfaced frequently in discussions among House Republicans, who spoke under the condition of anonymity to address internal conference matters.
One lawmaker described Jordan as the "number one name" in talks for the minority leader position, noting that his high name recognition among the party base provides a distinct advantage.
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