Live Updates: House and Senate Republicans hold leadership elections
Summary
Republicans in Congress are scheduled to choose their leaders after Democrats’ election victories flipped control of both chambers. House Republicans face contested races for minority leader and other posts, while Senate Republicans are weighing a request to delay their leadership vote; John Thune is expected to win without a challenger.Key Facts
- Speaker Mike Johnson is stepping aside from leading House Republicans in the minority.
- Reps. Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan are competing for House minority leader.
- Rep. August Pfluger is challenging Tom Emmer for House minority whip.
- Reps. Erin Houchin and Greg Steube are challenging Republican Conference Chair Lisa McClain.
- A group of Senate Republicans led by Sen. Ron Johnson is seeking a vote to delay the leadership elections.
- John Thune said Senate Republicans would discuss the delay request before deciding whether to proceed.
- Thune is expected to be reelected as Senate Republican leader, and no Republican has announced a challenge.
- The article says Democrats are on pace for at least 256 House seats and will control at least 54 Senate seats.
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