Here’s everything to know about the candidates and who came out on top to replace Senate Minority Leader McConnell after Wednesday’s closed-door election.
President-elect Donald Trump has quickly moved to appoint many loyal Republican supporters—some of whom are quite controversial—to key government positions. This aggressive approach began ahead of the three-way election on Wednesday for the next Senate GOP leader, with Trump stressing the importance of swift action and loyalty from the individual who assumes the role.
Here’s what you need to know about who is replacing Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and becoming a key player in the Republican government trifecta.
Republican Senators John Thune of South Dakota, John Cornyn of Texas, and Rick Scott of Florida were all vying for the top leadership spot in the U.
