Favorite emerges as replacement for House Speaker Paul Ryan Ian Price April 18, 2018 1 minute read House Speaker Paul Ryan’s decision not to run for reelection creates a hole in Republican Party leadership. But that’s not the top concern in the party. More from WFIR’s Ian Price: Share: Post navigation Previous: City Council candidate Robert Jeffrey Jr. being taken to court next weekNext: Robert Jeffrey Jr. issues statement on charges revealed on air this morning Related Stories Delegate Franklin holds first town hall in Blacksburg as elected official Web Staff March 2, 2026 0 U.S., Israel launch combat operations in Iran Gene Marrano February 28, 2026 0 Roanoke County secures $6.3 million for McAfee Knob trailhead upgrades Web Staff February 27, 2026 0