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The Washington Post: After the failure of Rep. Jim Jordan to become the Speaker of the House, nine Republicans have announced their intentions to run for the position.
- Rep. Tom Emmer (Minn.): Highest-ranking among candidates; received support from former Speaker Kevin McCarthy; voted to certify 2020 election results.
- Rep. Kevin Hern (Okla.): Chairs the Republican Study Committee; business background; voted against certifying 2020 election.
- Rep. Pete Sessions (Tex.): 11-term veteran; former chair of House Rules Committee; voted against certifying 2020 election.
- Rep. Austin Scott (Ga.): Businessman; did not object to 2020 election certification; served since 2011.
- Rep. Byron Donalds (Fla.): Newcomer but influential in Freedom Caucus; staunch Trump ally; voted against 2020 election certification.
- Rep. Jack Bergman (Mich.): Retired Marine Corps lieutenant general; objected to 2020 election certification; focused on national interests.
- Rep. Mike Johnson (La.): Vice-chair of House Republican Conference; close Trump ally; contested 2020 election results.
- Rep. Dan Meuser (Pa.): Advocates for politics of inclusion; supported lawsuit against 2020 election results.
- Rep. Gary Palmer (Ala.): Chairs House Republican Policy Committee; member of Freedom Caucus; voted against 2020 election certification.
The Republican conference will convene to hear from these candidates and is expected to vote as early as Tuesday for the next speaker-designate. All this is unfolding as Congress nears a critical deadline for funding the government, adding urgency to resolve the leadership vacuum.
The entire article can be read at the link https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/10/22/house-speaker-candidates-running/
