Representative Marcia Fudge has not formally announced her candidacy. In a statement to Reuters on Friday, Fudge noted support from people “who look to me as the next speaker of the House.” “In this first stage of the process, I am still giving it considerable thought” but have not made a final decision, she said in an email. Democrats are scheduled to meet behind closed doors on Nov. 28 to pick their leaders for the new 2019-20 House after wresting the chamber from the Republicans on Nov. 6.
