Support growing for Byron Donalds to become next speaker of the House

Reporter: Asha Patel Writer: Nicholas Karsen
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Florida State Rep. Byron Donalds announces candidacy for U.S. Congress. (Credit: Byron Donalds campaign video))

The race to become the next Speaker of the House has become fierce, with some candidates standing out stronger than others.

Florida Congressman Byron Donalds is considered a top contender in this race along with Representative Tom Emmer.

Donalds, who is in his sophomore year as a congressman has received support from politicians from inside and outside of Florida.

Congress has been stuck for around three weeks without a house speaker, as candidates present their speeches in a closed-door candidate forum, late Monday.

Eight house Republicans, Donalds included, are still running for the position. To win the Speaker of the House race, a candidate needs 217 floor votes.

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