Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) is calling for a delay in the upcoming Senate GOP leadership elections due to the party's poor performance in the midterm elections. In a letter to Senate Republican Conference Chairman Tom Cotton, Johnson criticized moving forward with the elections so soon after the results, which saw Democrats flip several GOP-held seats. At least five Republican senators have backed his request for a postponement, but the elections are still expected to occur as scheduled.
Key facts
- Senator Ron Johnson is advocating for a delay in Senate GOP leadership elections.
- Johnson's letter to Tom Cotton describes proceeding with elections as 'political malpractice.'
- At least five Senate Republicans have signed Johnson's letter supporting the delay.
- The Senate returns from recess on Monday evening, with elections planned for Tuesday.
- Democrats have flipped seven GOP-held Senate seats in the midterm elections.
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