Hardline conservatives are plotting to challenge Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) for the gavel during Wednesday’s internal House GOP elections, four sources familiar with the matter told The Hill.

The sources — who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the sensitive internal deliberations — said the conservatives are planning to nominate an alternative candidate to Johnson for Speaker during Wednesday’s internal GOP elections.

The sources said they are still discussing who to nominate, and one source cautioned that the opposition could fall apart.

The intent is to show opposition within the House GOP to Johnson’s bid to continue as Speaker, one of the sources said.

The House GOP is set to consider Johnson for Speaker during........

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