Rep. Rob Wittman (R-Va.) announced he intends to run for the top Republican spot on the House Armed Services Committee after the 2020 election. The current ranking Republican, Rep. Mac Thornberry (R-Texas), is not running for re-election to the House.
Wittman announced his candidacy in an interview with Inside Defense.
Politico noted that the front runners for the position are Rep. Mike Turner (R-Ohio) and Mike Rogers (R-Ala.).
Navy photo of Rep. Rob Wittman by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Connor D. Loessin
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