Rep. Greene Urges Speaker to Expel Gallagher So Early Election Could Be Held

Published on March 25, 2024

Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) is urging House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to more rapidly drive Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.) out of Congress so his district can select a replacement to finish out his term. Mr. Gallagher announced last month that he would not seek reelection in 2024. On March 22, he indicated he would not finish his term and would officially step down on April 19. The current timeline for Mr. Gallagher’s departure would leave his seat vacant, slimming the Republican House majority for the remainder of the term. Wisconsin law states that a resignation must occur before the second Tuesday in April for the seat to be filled through a special election. That date is April 9 this year....