Congress Faces 4 Leadership Contests as Post-Election Control Fight Reshapes House and Senate
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Updated · Fox News · Oct 23
Congress Faces 4 Leadership Contests as Post-Election Control Fight Reshapes House and Senate
2 articles · Updated · Fox News · Oct 23
Summary
Four leadership elections are looming across the House and Senate, with party control after the election set to determine who keeps top jobs and who is pushed aside.
House Republicans face the sharpest potential upheaval: Mike Johnson, Steve Scalise and Tom Emmer could stay put if the GOP holds the chamber, but a loss could open a fight that also draws in Jim Jordan.
House Democrats have a clearer path if they win, with Hakeem Jeffries positioned to become the first Black speaker, while Katherine Clark and Pete Aguilar would likely move up behind him.
Senate leadership is also in play, especially if Republicans lose control, with John Thune potentially vulnerable to Trump-aligned pressure and John Barrasso, Katie Britt, John Kennedy and Rick Scott among names to watch.
Mid-to-late November is the usual window for leadership votes, though unresolved election results could delay them and prolong the jockeying in both parties.