SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) House Republicans are scrambling for leadership positions in the wake of their historic win in the election gaining a majority for the first time in generations. GOP members meet over the weekend to select their leadership slate for the upcoming legislative session.
Rep. Don Tripp of Socorro says he's interested in becoming speaker of the House, which is the most powerful position in the Legislature. Tripp has served in the House since 1999.
The GOP will nominate one of its members to become speaker. However, the top leadership post won't become final until a vote in January by all 70 members Republicans and Democrats.
The GOP gained enough seats in Tuesday's election to take control of the House for the first time in 60 years.
