House GOP leadership candidates are lining up colleagues to give nominating speeches ahead of today’s elections.
Rep. Ben Cline of Virginia said he will nominate Texas Rep. August Pfluger for whip this morning. Cline is set to take over the chair of the Republican Study Committee from Pfluger. Rep. Nathaniel Moran will also give a speech for his fellow Texan.
Rep. Carlos Gimenez of Florida said in an interview he will speak on behalf of Indiana Rep. Rudy Yakym, who is running for NRCC chair, and Rep. Julie Fedorchak of North Dakota will give a speech for Utah Rep. Blake Moore, who is running unopposed to keep his position as conference vice chairman.
Speaker Mike Johnson said in an interview he will not be speaking on behalf of any candidate.
