House speaker race: What you need to know

Since Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) was deposed as speaker on October 3, Home Republicans have been in turmoil making an attempt to elect his alternative.

GOP Reps. Jim Jordan of Ohio and Steve Scalise of Louisiana emerged because the main candidates to switch him, however each have struggled. Scalise initially beat Jordan in a nominating contest, however then he dropped out after it was clear he lacked the votes to change into speaker. Now, Jordan has emerged because the occasion’s new nominee, and he’s combating to consolidate assist.

Since Home Democrats are more likely to unanimously oppose candidates put up by their Republican counterparts, any candidate will want 217 of the 221 Republican votes to win the speaker’s gavel.

It’s a tall order. Within the meantime, the Home stays in limbo. Observe right here for the newest information, evaluation, and explainers.