Rep. John Boehner of Ohio was elected House majority leader Thursday to replace indicted Rep. Tom DeLay.
Boehner defeated fellow Republican Rep. Roy Blunt of Missouri, 122-109, after lagging behind his rival in a first, inconclusive ballot. The third contender - John Shadegg of Arizona - withdrew after finishing last in the first round of balloting.
Boehner campaigned as a candidate of reform, and said his experience as chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee had demonstrated his ability to pass major legislation.
Blunt remains the GOP whip, third-ranking in the leadership. He has been a temporary stand-in for DeLay, who is charged with campaign finance violations in Texas.
Profile: Rep. John Boehner, R-Ohio
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