House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) announced on Wednesday that the House will hold elections for the next speaker on Thursday, Oct. 8.
Boehner said that he scheduled the election for next week after consulting his colleagues in the House. Boehner announced last week that he will resign from his leadership position and from his seat on Oct. 30.
Read his full statement:
After consulting with our conference, a large majority of our members have made clear they want these elections held next week. With their considerations in mind, the House leadership elections will take place on Thursday, October 8.
