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
