The race for House Speaker is heating up as nine Republican candidates compete for the position. The candidates who are vying for the role include House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (Minn.), Kevin Hern (Okla.), Pete Sessions (Tex.), Austin Scott (Ga.), Byron Donalds (Fla.), Jack Bergman (Mich.), Mike Johnson (La.), Dan Meuser (Pa.), and Gary Palmer (Ala.). Each candidate will make their case to House Republicans in the coming days.

Tom Emmer, currently the House Majority Whip, is considered the leading candidate. However, he faces a challenge from former President Donald Trump, who is critical of Emmer and has publicly voiced his disapproval. Trump supporters have called for a "MAGA speaker" who aligns with the Republican electorate and the MAGA movement.

The candidates will have to navigate the complexities of party politics and win support from their colleagues. The race for House Speaker is crucial for the Republicans as they aim to regain control of the House of Representatives.

It is still unclear when the vote for House Speaker will take place, but the race is expected to be closely watched as it unfolds.

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