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GOP House Leadership Elections Set for Early November
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Election Schedule and Process
Two GOP staffers, speaking anonymously, said the Republican conference will hold its leadership elections in early November. A two-hour candidate forum is slated for the morning of the election, after which members will vote on the speaker, majority leader, whip, conference chair and other positions. Members have until early November noon to file their candidacies. Should Republicans retain control of the House, a floor vote for speaker is expected at the start of the next Congress in January.
Speaker Mike Johnson’s Intentions
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) has indicated he plans to stay in the role regardless of the party’s fortunes. His spokesperson has pushed back against speculation that Johnson might leave Congress if Republicans lose the chamber.
Possible Alternative Leaders
GOP staffers have mentioned House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) and House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan (R-OH) as potential contenders for minority leader should the party suffer major losses in the midterms.
Official Statements & Forecasts
Decision Desk HQ forecasts that Democrats are favored to win back the lower chamber in the upcoming elections. The Hill reported that some Republican lawmakers and aides see a “potential push” to support a different leader if the party experiences significant setbacks.
Verbatim Quotes
- “But what I believe is, I’m going to be the Speaker of the House for at least two more years,” — Congress. Johnson