Conservative contenders who could succeed Boris Johnson

Elizabeth Truss Britain's Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs speaks to an aide as she leaves Downing Street in London, May 18, 2022. The contest to succeed British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has no single frontrunner but there are many prominent contenders. Truss, 46, took on the high-profile Cabinet post in September after serving as trade minister. She has been gaining momentum as a contender since then and has made no secret of her ambitions. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, File)

A Conservative leadership contest will take place in the coming weeks after British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced Thursday he is resigning as the party’s leader — though he will continue to serve as prime minister until a successor is elected by party members.

A look at the candidates who could succeed Johnson as party leader and prime minister:

SUELLA BRAVERMAN, ATTORNEY GENERAL