'Moderate' Republican Jason Stephens snatches Ohio House Speaker position in surprise upset [View all]

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Source: Ohio Capital Journal

Moderately conservative Republican Jason Stephens, with the help of the Democratic Party, snatched the coveted Ohio House Speaker job Tuesday from a far-right lawmaker who was already elected speaker in a non-official party vote.

In the surprise upset, Stephens, R-Kitts Hill, who is allegedly pledging to stop far-right policies and act as a full moderate, is chosen as one of the most significant and influential leaders in the state.

“I pledge to respect and to work with each and every one of you,” Stephens said in his acceptance speech.

But just a few weeks ago the GOP had another candidate in mind.

Read more: https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2023/01/04/moderate-republican-jason-stephens-snatches-ohio-house-speaker-position-in-surprise-upset/