This morning House Republicans voted for New York Rep. Elsie Stefanik to take over the House Republican Conference Chair position previously held by Rep. Cheney. Republicans participated in a closed-door vote to elect Stefanik to the position.
Thursday afternoon Texas Rep. Chip Roy launched a last-minute campaign to challenge Stefanik to the post. However, the Texan knew he would have an uphill battle to garner enough support as Stefanik has already received endorsement from top House Republicans Kevin McCarthy, Steve Scalise, and even former President Trump.
Former President Trump also sent out a statement congratulating Stefanik on the victory.
“Congratulations to Elise Stefanik for her Big and Overwhelming victory! The House GOP is united and the Make America Great Again movement is Strong!” Trump wrote.
