Mississippi House Republicans are preparing to implement Rep. Jason White of West, Miss., as the state’s newest speaker.
In a closed-door meeting on Nov. 29 in Madison, the 79-member GOP caucus unanimously chose White to take over the chamber’s highest position left open by outgoing Republican Philip Gunn.
White, currently serving as speaker pro tempore, will officially take over Jan. 2 when a formal chamber vote is held. However, Republicans have a supermajority in the House and sources tell SuperTalk Mississippi News that all members have agreed to maintain their votes when lawmakers gavel in after the new year.
White, a three-term legislator, is expected to pass the torch of speaker pro tempore to Rep. Manly Barton, a Republican from Moss Point. The decision to elect Barton came Wednesday as well. (SuperTalk Mississippi 11/29/23)
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