GOP Race for House Majority Whip Heats Up

As Republicans aim to retake the House majority this fall, jockeying for leadership positions in the 118th Congress has already begun. One of the most consequential contests is that for majority whip, the third-highest-ranking position in the caucus behind speaker — a spot that Kevin McCarthy (R., Calif.) would be favored to win — and majority leader should the GOP gain control. Steve Scalise (R., La.), who serves as minority whip, would likely move up to majority leader if McCarthy trades his current leader post for speaker — making the job of whip the obvious prize up for grabs.

And it’s getting competitive, early.

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Nate Hochman

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As Republicans aim to retake the House majority this fall, jockeying for leadership positions in the 118th Congress has already begun. One of the most consequential contests is that for majority whip, the third-highest-ranking position in the caucus behind speaker — a spot that Kevin McCarthy (R., Calif.) would be favored to win — and majority leader should the GOP gain control. Steve Scalise (R., La.), who serves as minority whip, would likely move up to majority leader if McCarthy trades his current leader post for speaker — making the job of whip the obvious prize up for grabs.

And it’s getting competitive, early.