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The next Speaker of the United States House of Representatives is unknown
It is also possible that another candidate could emerge as the frontrunner.
As of October 4, 2023, the next Speaker of the United States House of Representatives is unknown.
On October 3, 2023, Kevin McCarthy was removed as Speaker of the House in a vote of 216-210. This is the first time in US history that a Speaker has been removed from office.
The House is currently expected to hold an intra-term election for speaker. However, it is unclear when this election will be held or who the candidates will be.
Some of the potential candidates for Speaker include:
- Steve Scalise, the House Majority Leader
- Jim Jordan, the House Judiciary Committee Chairman
- Elise Stefanik, the House Republican Conference Chairwoman
- Patrick McHenry, the House Financial Services Committee Ranking Member
- Hakeem Jeffries, the House Minority Leader
It is also possible that another candidate could emerge as the frontrunner.
Until a new Speaker is elected, Republican Representative Patrick McHenry is serving as Acting Speaker.
