Senate GOP leadership vote faces delay push as Thune keeps support

Seven Republican senators are pushing to delay Senate GOP leadership elections scheduled for Tuesday, with one threatening to boycott the vote, though John Thune is still expected to retain his role as Majority Leader. The push follows last week's party losses, with Sens. Ron Johnson, Rick Scott, Mike Lee, Ted Budd and John Kennedy signing a letter demanding more discussion, while Dave McCormick and Jim Banks voiced support. Conference chair Tom Cotton holds the decision authority, but a delay requires majority approval, which appears unlikely. No challenger has emerged against Thune, and all other leadership races remain uncontested, including John Barrasso, Tom Cotton, Shelley Moore Capito and James Lankford retaining their positions. Bernie Moreno is the sole candidate for NRSC chair.