TULSA, Okla. — Oklahoma Representative Kevin Hern announced he's running for Speaker of the House after three failed votes to fill the seat.
Hern made his announcement via Twitter Friday afternoon.
We need a different type of leader who has a proven track record of success, which is why I’m running for Speaker of the House. pic.twitter.com/updVLkDCGh
— Congressman Kevin Hern (@repkevinhern) October 20, 2023
Hern voted for Rep. Jim Jordan, who failed to secure enough votes for the seat of Friday morning.
"We need a different type of leader who has a proven track record of success, which is why I'm running for Speaker of the House," Hern said in his announcement.
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