The next two figures in the House Republican leadership hierarchy , Majority Leader Richard Armey and Majority Whip Tom DeLay , chose not to run for the office .
After the 1998 midterm elections where the Republicans lost seats , Gingrich did not stand for re-election .
The next two figures in the House Republicans leadership hierarchy , Majority Leader Richard Armey and Majority Whip Tom DeLay , chose not to run for the office .
After the 1998 midterm elections where the Republicans lost seats , Gingrich did not stand for re-election .