Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio has been elected to lead House Republicans, defeating Rep. Steve Scalise of Louisiana in a secret-ballot vote of Republicans who will serve in the next Congress.

Tuesday’s vote was 106 to 73, according to the Associated Press. Jordan, 62, is chairman of the House Judiciary Committee and a co-founder of the House Freedom Caucus. His candidacy appealed to colleagues who favored a hard-hitting political style and a change in leadership.

Jordan will lead the House Republican conference as it prepares for its role in the next Congress.