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House Republicans Plan Leadership Overhaul If Democrats Win

By Drooid · Oct 8, 2026, 4:53 PM UTC · How we work

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House Republicans say they will overhaul leadership if Democrats win the House majority.
Sources told Fox News Digital that Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) is the leading minority-leader candidate.
Some GOP members suggest Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) could also run for the post.
Republicans warned a solid defeat could trigger a “bloodbath” and a full leadership overhaul.

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House Republicans say they will overhaul leadership if Democrats win the House majority.
Sources told Fox News Digital that Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) is the leading minority-leader candidate.
Some GOP members suggest Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) could also run for the post.
Republicans warned a solid defeat could trigger a “bloodbath” and a full leadership overhaul.