"Republican Speaker Candidates: Tom Emmer and Kevin Hern in the Spotlight"

At least 10 Republicans have announced their candidacy or are considering running for the position of House Speaker after Representative Jim Jordan of Ohio was cast aside as the party's latest nominee. The contenders include veterans of the House, committee chairmen, a top member of Republican leadership, and a sophomore. However, none of them have the commanding national profile typically required for the role. The Republicans will have to navigate a divided conference and face doubts about whether anyone can secure a majority of votes on the House floor. Some of the contenders include Tom Emmer of Minnesota, Austin Scott of Georgia, Byron Donalds of Florida, Kevin Hern of Oklahoma, Jodey C. Arrington of Texas, Jack Bergman of Michigan, Mike Johnson of Louisiana, Pete Sessions of Texas, and Dan Meuser of Pennsylvania.