Seven Republicans have declared their candidacy for Speaker as Republicans wrestle to discover a path to say the gavel forward of a nomination deadline set for midday on Sunday.
House Republicans ended the candidacy of their nominee Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) Friday by secret poll by a vote of 112-88.
The convention despatched its members house for the weekend after setting a deadline of Sunday at midday ET for candidates to declare.
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Republicans will reassemble Monday night time for a candidate discussion board with a vote anticipated Tuesday.
Here are the candidates who’ve declared to this point, listed in alphabetical order.
Jack Bergman (MI)
Bergman may be the least well-known Congressman on this listing, however he could have probably the most spectacular resume. A retired Marine Corps lieutenant basic, Bergman is the best rating fight veteran to serve in Congress in historical past. He started floating his openness to serving in a caretaker capability via the tip of this Congress when Republican struggles to safe a Speaker on the ground started.
To increase past his help within the Michigan delegation, Bergman will look to his colleagues on the Armed Services Committee and leverage his navy profession and need to “steady” the convention via the remainder of this Congress.
Bergman formally publicizes his speaker bid. pic.twitter.com/tWZgliesBW
— Juliegrace Brufke (@juliegraceb) October 21, 2023
Byron Donalds (FL)
Donalds is an intriguing candidate who briefly ran for Speaker in January, successful help amongst Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) holdouts. An efficient messenger unafraid to look on networks hostile to conservatives, Donalds has been an up-and-comer since arriving in Washington 2021. He has thought-about operating for Florida governor sooner or later as effectively.
Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) shakes fingers with former U.S. President Donald Trump throughout the Moms for Liberty Joyful Warriors nationwide summit on the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown on June 30, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
Donalds doubtless brings the backing of the House Freedom Caucus, of which he’s the one member to declare his candidacy, and the big Florida delegation. Establishment Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL), who additionally solid two votes final week for Donalds for Speaker, has already endorsed his fellow Floridian, a sign of Donalds’ broad enchantment contained in the convention.
Tonight, I’m saying my candidacy for Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. pic.twitter.com/1wSwQYqoX2
— Congressman Byron Donalds (@RepDonaldsPress) October 20, 2023
Tom Emmer (MN)
The highest-ranking Republican on this listing, Emmer was elected Majority Whip after main the National Republican Congressional Committee for 4 years. Both positions present institutional backup useful in a Speaker run.
Emmer is seen as extremely bold by many colleagues and had introduced he would search the Majority Leader publish when Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA), present majority chief, had secured his finally failed Speaker nomination.
The hardworking Emmer has been endorsed by ally Speaker Emeritus Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) however reportedly has opposition from many allies of President Donald Trump, each inside and outdoors of Congress. That problem shall be troublesome to beat, significantly if Trump himself places his thumb on the dimensions.
The American folks elected us to ship on a conservative agenda that secures our border, stops reckless spending, and holds Joe Biden accountable.
We can not afford to fail them.
I’m operating for Speaker of the House to carry our convention collectively and get again to work. pic.twitter.com/kVFmlQ70PS
— Tom Emmer (@GOPMajorityWhip) October 21, 2023
Kevin Hern (OK)
Hern is the chairman of the Republican Study Committee (RSC), the most important conservative bloc within the House. The Oklahoman discovered success proudly owning and working McDonald’s franchises earlier than successful his first election to the House in 2018.
Like Emmer Hern declared his intent to run for Majority Leader after Scalise gained his briefly held Speaker nomination. Other conservatives, together with Scalise and Jordan, have leveraged the RSC chairmanship to wider success. Hern appears to do the identical by leveraging the relationships he has in-built a short while in Congress.
We want a special kind of chief who has a confirmed observe document of success, which is why I’m operating for Speaker of the House. pic.twitter.com/updVLkDCGh
— Congressman Kevin Hern (@repkevinhern) October 20, 2023
Mike Johnson (LA)
The Republican Conference Vice Chair, Johnson has used his function on the Judiciary Committee to showcase his talents as an efficient messenger and foil to the Biden Administration. The easy legal professional has been extensively thought to harbor higher ambitions, hardly an unusual trait on this listing.
Conference has historically maintained geographic range on the management stage, so a fellow Louisianan in Steve Scalise (R-LA) at the moment serving as Majority Leader in all probability doesn’t assist Johnson. However, Johnson burned up the cellphone traces earlier than saying his candidacy Saturday, so he seems to have a plan to make a robust run on the gavel.
I’m in! pic.twitter.com/VSn14QkHEG
— Rep. Mike Johnson (@RepMikeJohnson) October 21, 2023
Austin Scott (GA)
Scott was comparatively unknown even in Washington earlier than declaring a last-minute candidacy towards Jordan over every week in the past. The seventh-term Congressman garnered 81 votes to Jordan’s 124, though it’s unknown what number of of these votes had been pro-Scott or protest votes over the method, Jordan himself, or any of the number of grievances Republicans have held for weeks.
Scott is a coverage wonk, significantly on agricultural points, who has slowly begun doing extra media. He might want to present to his colleagues he can step out of the shadows to function the face of the convention.
If we’re going to be the bulk we have to act like the bulk, and meaning we’ve to do the fitting issues the fitting means. I supported and voted for Rep. Jim Jordan to be the Speaker of the House. Now that he has withdrawn I’m operating once more to be the Speaker of the House.
— Rep. Austin Scott (@AustinScottGA08) October 20, 2023
Pete Sessions (TX)
Sessions was chairman of the highly effective House Rules Committee and extensively seen as a possible Speaker earlier than dropping a tricky election in 2018. Undeterred, Sessions ran and gained in one other congressional district two years later.
Sessions will doubtless have the help of the big Texas delegation, assuming no different candidates from the Lonestar State enter the race. That help alone is sufficient to make him a participant.
I’m operating for Speaker of the House as a result of I do know what it’s going to take to maneuver the Republican Party ahead.
I used to be Chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee after we gained 63 seats within the House & had our largest victory for the reason that Republican Revolution of 1994.… pic.twitter.com/1GUBBbwhKE
— Pete Sessions (@PeteSessions) October 21, 2023
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