GOP Lawmaker Says She Faces Death Threats After Switching Speaker Vote

Speaker-designate Jordan has condemned the threats.

U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) casts her vote as the House of Representatives holds its second round of voting for a new Speaker of the House at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Oct. 18, 2023. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa) on Wednesday said she received “credible death threats” and a “barrage of threatening calls” after reversing her support for Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) during the second House speaker ballot held that day.

The lawmaker was among four House Republicans who switched their support for the speaker position after initially voting for Mr. Jordan on the first ballot.