GOP Scrambles to Fill Stefanik's Leadership Role

Following Rep. Elise Stefanik's selection by President-elect Trump for a UN role, Republicans are swiftly moving to fill her position as House GOP conference chair. Rep. Lisa McClain and Rep. Kat Cammack have announced their candidacies, with more contenders possibly joining before the internal leadership elections. The GOP is expected to maintain control of the House, though by a narrow margin. The conference chair role, previously held by Stefanik since 2021, is the fourth-ranking position in the House GOP leadership.