On November 16, 2022, Republican members of the United States Senate held an election to determine the leader of the Senate Republican Conference. Incumbent leader Mitch McConnell defeated a challenge by Florida senator Rick Scott in a vote by secret ballot. This was the first contested conference leadership election since 1996, and marked a departure from the tradition of unanimously confirming incumbent leaders who chose to run for re-election. Only those who were expected to serve as Republican senators in the 118th Congress were allowed to cast a vote.
Overview.
Republicans failed to produce a predicted red wave during the 2022 United States elections. Some more conservative Republicans blamed this failure on current leadership, like incumbent Senate Republican Conference leader Mitch McConnell. The election marked the first time since 1996 a contested Senate Republican leadership challenge has gone to a vote.
Candidates.
The following candidates declared their intent to run.
Endorsements.
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References.
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