Topline
Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) said Wednesday morning he will run for House speaker, CNN reported, one day after Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s unprecedented ouster as speaker of the House after less than nine months in the role, likely pitting the Trump ally against House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) in a highly contested speakership campaign.
Key Facts
Jordan, one of a handful of Republican lawmakers speculated to succeed McCarthy, confirmed he would run for the role to replace interim Speaker Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.), telling CNN and other outlets his support from House colleagues is “strong.”
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