House GOP leaders announced in a closed-door meeting Wednesday that the election to fill the vacant leadership role of policy chair will be the morning of April 16. Republicans will hold a candidate forum the afternoon of April 15, according to four people granted anonymity to discuss the plan.
GOP policy chair election April 16
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March 25, 2026
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