In the running:

Kevin Hern (R-OK): Republican Study Comittee chair

Austin Scott (R-GA)

Jack Bergman (R-MI): Former USMC Lt. General

Tom Emmer (R-MN): Majority Whip; endorsed by McCarthy

Byron Donalds (R-FL): Freedom Caucus member

Putting out feelers:

Mark Green (R-TN): Homeland Security chair, Freedom Caucus member

Jodey Arrington (R-TX): Budget chair

Mike Johnson (R-LA): vice conference chair

Pete Sessions (R-TX)