Sen. James Lankford Seeks Senate GOP Vice Chair Position

Following a failed bipartisan border bill, Lankford announces his candidacy amid Senate GOP leadership reshuffle.

Sen. James Lankford (R-OK) announces his candidacy for the No. 5 position in Senate GOP leadership, aiming to become the Senate Republican Conference Vice Chair.
Lankford's leadership bid follows his involvement in a failed bipartisan border security bill, criticized and ultimately tanked by former President Donald Trump and other conservatives.
The leadership vacancy arises as Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) seeks to move up to the Republican Policy Committee chairmanship.
Lankford emphasizes his commitment to solving national challenges and serving the conservative policy ideas that strengthen the nation.
All Senate GOP leadership positions now have candidates, with elections expected after the November midterms.