The three Republicans vying to become the next GOP leader in the Senate will make their closing arguments at a candidate forum held hours before members cast their secret ballots on Wednesday.

No matter who succeeds Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), the election will usher in a new generation of leadership. McConnell, who has led Senate Republicans since 2007, is the longest-serving party leader in U.S. history.

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