Rep. Brian Jack has been elected as the new chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC), succeeding Rep. Richard Hudson. Jack won the election with 125 votes against Rep. Rudy Yakym. His leadership comes as the GOP seeks to regain the majority in the 2028 elections after losing over 30 incumbents in 2026. Jack, who has previously served as a political adviser to President Trump, will focus on changing the NRCC's strategy regarding House primaries.
Key facts
- Brian Jack elected NRCC chairman with 125 votes against Rudy Yakym's 53.
- Jack will lead GOP campaigns for the 2028 elections.
- Republicans need to flip approximately 40 seats to regain majority.
- Jack succeeded Richard Hudson, who lost his reelection bid.
- Hudson's seat was won by Democrat Richard Ojeda by over 2%.
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