McCall was named speaker-designate in line to replace outgoing Speaker Jeff Hickman, who is term-limited. Hickman will remain speaker for the rest of the year. http://www.tulsaworld.com/oklahoma-house-republicans-pick-mccall-as-speaker-for/article_d44efde2-73f3-570c-802d-56e83e3cedc8.html?TNNoMobile

Oklahoma House Republicans pick McCall as speaker for 2017

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma House Republicans voted behind closed doors on Monday to designate a two-term state representative from southeast Oklahoma as their choice for speaker beginning in 2017.

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