New York Rep. Elise Stefanik has emerged as the likeliest choice to replace House Republican Conference Chairwoman Liz Cheney, the No. 3 House Republican.

House Minority Whip Steve Scalise, the No. 2 House Republican, publicly backed Stefanik, and Pennsylvania Republican Rep. Guy Reschenthaler is actively whipping votes to make her the new conference chairwoman.

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