With the battle to become speaker back to square one on Friday, there’s a long list of Republicans in various states of candidacy to lead the House. To help sort it all out, we’ve compiled a quick list.
IN
- Rep. Kevin Hern (Okla.) is the chair of the Republican Study Committee.
- Rep. Austin Scott (Ga.) challenged Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) last week, but eventually backed Jordan. He’s a serious voice on agriculture policy and the Farm Bill.
- Rep. Jack Bergman (Mich.)* is a retired Marine Corps lieutenant general.
- Rep. Pete Sessions (Texas)* was once Rules Committee chair and a key ally of former speakers John Boehner and Paul Ryan.
MAKING CALLS
- Rep. Tom Emmer (Minn.) is the majority whip and previously ran the House Republican campaign arm.
- Rep. Mike Johnson (La.) is vice chair of the House GOP Conference and former head of the Republican Study Committee.
CONSIDERING
- Rep. Jodey Arrington (Texas) is chair of the Budget Committee.
- Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.)* is a member of the House Freedom Caucus.
- Rep. Mark Green (R-Tenn.) is chair of the Homeland Security Committee and is a combat veteran.
- Rep. Roger Williams (Texas)* is chair of the Small Business Committee and is the coach and manager of the House Republican baseball team.
- Rep. Dan Meuser (Pa.) is a member of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus, along with the Republican Main Street Caucus.
*Members of the Republican Baseball Team
