The short version
- NotiCel reported that Jim Jordan, 62, won the House Republican leadership vote 106-73 against Steve Scalise of Louisiana on Tuesday
- El Nuevo Día reported that Jordan, from the Freedom Caucus and chair of the Judiciary Committee, will lead the minority when the new Democratic-majority Congress convenes on Jan. 3
- Metro Puerto Rico reported that John Thune was reelected as Senate Republican leader despite conservative calls to delay the vote
- El Nuevo Día reported that Mike Johnson stepped aside from leading House Republicans after the Nov. 3 midterm defeat
Leadership change after midterm losses
Republican members of the U.S. House of Representatives elected Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio as their new leader on Tuesday, Nov. 10. NotiCel reported the closed-door vote resulted in 106 votes for Jordan and 73 for Rep. Steve Scalise of Louisiana, who will now hold the No. 2 position. El Nuevo Día reported that Jordan currently chairs the Judiciary Committee and comes from the most conservative wing of the party.
The election comes one week after the Nov. 3 midterm elections in which Democrats gained control of the House. Metro Puerto Rico reported that Jordan will replace Mike Johnson, who announced last week he would not seek to lead the minority. El Nuevo Día reported Democrats could hold close to 260 seats in the House while Republicans may be left with a 44-56 minority in the Senate.
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What the sources posted
Posts and statements below are the sources' own words, quoted as published. They are not independently verified.
Cuando los demócratas propongan más intervención gubernamental, nosotros ofreceremos más libertad.
Our translation: When Democrats propose more government intervention, we will offer more freedom.
The source's own statement, as quoted by El Nuevo Día. Not verified by PuertoRico.com.
El resultado de las elecciones no fue lo que esperábamos, pero creo que es importante que tomemos las lecciones de eso.
Our translation: The election result was not what we expected, but I think it is important that we learn the lessons from that.
The source's own statement, as quoted by Metro Puerto Rico. Not verified by PuertoRico.com.
Statements from new leaders
Jordan outlined the party's approach for the next two years. He said Republicans will fight for American families and offer more freedom when Democrats propose more government intervention. El Nuevo Día reported he made the remarks after the vote without taking questions. NotiCel reported a shorter version of the statement.
In the Senate, John Thune of South Dakota was reelected as minority leader. Metro Puerto Rico reported he said the election result was not what Republicans expected but that the party must learn from the message sent by voters and focus on what matters. El Nuevo Día reported some senators had pushed to delay the vote but Thune's supporters prevailed.
Where the sources differ
All three sources agree that Jim Jordan defeated Steve Scalise 106-73 on Tuesday, Nov. 10, to become House Republican leader and that John Thune was reelected Senate Republican leader. NotiCel and Metro Puerto Rico report the vote occurred in a closed-door meeting and note Scalise's new No. 2 role. El Nuevo Día adds that Jordan chairs the Judiciary Committee, comes from the Freedom Caucus, and that some unconfirmed members voted. It also reports additional leadership results such as Tom Emmer defeating August Pfluger 103-76 for whip and provides projected final seat counts for both chambers. The sources differ slightly on the exact wording of Jordan's and Thune's statements but convey the same core messages.
What the reports do not say
The reports do not specify how many House Republican seats were still uncalled on the day of the leadership vote or exactly how many members participated. They do not detail what specific actions Jordan plans to take against anticipated Democratic investigations or what legislative priorities Thune will emphasize in the minority. The articles also do not address how the new leadership team intends to coordinate with President Donald Trump or what fundraising or campaign strategies they will pursue ahead of the next elections.
Sources
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- Reporting Los republicanos de la Cámara de Representantes eligen a Jim Jordan como su nuevo líder
- Reporting Republicanos eligen a Jim Jordan como nuevo líder en la Cámara tras derrota electoral
- Reporting El conservador Jim Jordan será el líder de los republicanos de la Cámara baja y John Thune en el Senado en 2027
How we checked this
NotiCel, Metro Puerto Rico and El Nuevo Día all covered the Tuesday leadership elections in Washington. El Nuevo Día provided the most detail on additional leadership positions, projected congressional makeup and Jordan's prior letter to colleagues. The vote tallies and basic timeline rest on all three sources while some specific quotes and side developments appear in only one outlet.
Compiled by the PuertoRico.com News Desk from the reports and statements listed above, and checked against them before publishing. It does not include original interviews. Spot an error? Email support@puertorico.com with a link to this story.
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