Rep. Jim Jordan is positioning himself for a possible House Republican leadership bid if the GOP loses control of the chamber in November, according to a new report.

Jordan has not publicly acknowledged plans to seek leadership, but his aides, advisers and allies have been discussing a potential campaign and he has spoken with people close to him about the possibility, Punchbowl News reported Monday.

The Ohio Republican said during a recent campaign stop that his focus remains on helping Republicans retain their majority. But behind the scenes, Jordan's allies are reportedly preparing for a leadership election if Democrats take control of the House.

Jordan could argue that his experience investigating the Biden administration and defending President Donald Trump would make him well suited to lead Republicans in the minority. He currently chairs the House Judiciary Committee and previously chaired the Oversight Committee, giving him a prominent role in congressional investigations.

Jordan has also warned that a Democratic-controlled House would likely launch aggressive investigations of Trump and his administration, including another possible impeachment effort.

The congressman has previously sought House leadership. He challenged Kevin McCarthy for Republican leader in 2018 and ran for speaker in 2023 after McCarthy was removed. Jordan won the Republican nomination for speaker but failed to secure the 218 votes needed after three rounds of voting.

Speaker Mike Johnson could seek to remain in leadership if Republicans lose the majority, although other Republicans are also being discussed as potential contenders. Majority Leader Steve Scalise and others could enter the contest.

Jordan has spent the current election cycle expanding his political network and financially supporting Republicans across the conference. Punchbowl reported that his political operation had contributed $1.6 million directly to 186 House candidates through the second quarter, along with additional support for the NRCC and redistricting efforts.

For now, Jordan is publicly focused on the November election. But if Republicans surrender the House majority, the Ohio congressman appears increasingly likely to seek a larger role in the party.