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EXPLAINER: How the House of Representatives elects a speaker - AP News — Donald Trump | ChamberLight
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As Kevin McCarthy seeks the House speakership, this article explains the constitutional process of electing a speaker, the majority requirements, and the challenges of internal party opposition.
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best 411 stories · 96.5–97.3 · updated Sep 25, 2026
This article 1 analysis · Apr 17, 2026
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People in this story 7 + 1 KM House Speaker candidate and GOP leader
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Former President of the United States
President of the United States
Outgoing Speaker of the House
Conservative challenger for Speaker
ALSO MENTIONED John Boehner, Former Speaker of the House
President of the United States
Outgoing Speaker of the House
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ALSO MENTIONED John Boehner, Former Speaker of the House
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