BREAKING—Rep. Austin Scott Files Last-Minute Run for Speaker

Rep. Austin Scott (R-GA) has filed a last minute for Speaker, setting up a challenge to frontrunner Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH).

The seven-term congressman has kept a low public profile during his tenure in Washington, concentrating on policy and largely staying out of the public eye.

🚨 BREAKING: Rep. Austin Scott (R-GA) has filed to run for Speaker, setting up a clash with frontrunner Jim Jordan.

The GOP candidate forum begins today at 1:00pm EST. https://t.co/fQBBaI1vHf

— Bradley Jaye (@bradleyajaye) October 13, 2023

House Republicans will reconvene Friday at 1:00 p.m. EST for a candidate forum during which members can nominate candidates.

Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-SD), a moderate closely aligned with Speaker Emeritus Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), will give a nominating speech for Jordan. McCarthy has said he supports Jordan.

MCCARTHY says he is supporting JORDAN

— Aishah Hasnie (@aishahhasnie) October 13, 2023

Scott likely is running to serve as a vessel for the small anti-Jordan contingent within the conference.

This is a developing story.

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