House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., announced that internal Republican leadership elections will be held Nov. 13, the day after lawmakers return for the lame duck session, Axios reported Monday.
That vote will go a long way to determine whether Johnson stays on as Republican leader, either as speaker or minority leader. The internal vote will also determine who would serve as his lieutenants beginning in 2025, according to Axios.
Rank-and-file Republicans have until Nov. 12 to declare if they plan to run for a leadership position, according to the report.
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