2024 Republican National Committee leadership elections

The 2024 Republican National Committee (RNC) special leadership elections were held on March 8, 2024[1] in Houston, Texas, to determine the next Chair, Co-Chair, and Chief Operating Officer of the Republican National Committee.

2024 Republican National Committee leadership elections

2024 Republican National Committee special chairmanship election
← 2023 March 8, 2024 2025 →

168 members of the Republican National Committee
 
Candidate Michael Whatley
Caucus vote Acclamation

Chairwoman before election

Ronna McDaniel

Elected Chairman

Michael Whatley

2024 Republican National Committee special co-chairmanship election
← 2023 March 8, 2024 2025 →

168 members of the Republican National Committee
 
Candidate Lara Trump
Caucus vote Acclamation

Co-Chairman before election

Drew McKissick

Elected Co-Chairwoman

Lara Trump

Michael Whatley, the Chair of the North Carolina Republican Party, was elected by acclamation as Chairman. Lara Trump, the daughter-in-law of former President and Republican frontrunner Donald Trump, was elected by acclamation as Co-Chair. Both candidates were endorsed by Trump, who during the meeting was formally recognized as the party's presumptive nominee for the 2024 presidential election.[2]

Background

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On February 26, 2024, incumbent chairwoman Ronna McDaniel and co-chairman Drew McKissick announced that they would resign from their respective positions at the RNC's spring training on March 8.[3]

Results

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Chair

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Nominated

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Endorsements
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Michael Whatley
U.S. presidents
Candidate Round 1
Michael Whatley Acclamation

Co-Chair

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Nominated

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Endorsements
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Lara Trump
U.S. presidents
Candidate Round 1
Lara Trump Acclamation

Chief Operating Officer

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Declared

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Endorsements
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Chris LaCivita
U.S. presidents

References

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  1. ^ a b Isenstadt, Alex (2024-02-26). "Michael Whatley officially announces for RNC Chair". Politico. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
  2. ^ Mondeaux, Cami (February 26, 2024). "RNC installs new leadership as Trump tightens hold on GOP". POLITICO. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
  3. ^ Hagstrom, Anders (2024-02-26). "RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel to resign after Super Tuesday". Fox News. Retrieved 2024-02-28.
  4. ^ Mondeaux, Cami (February 26, 2024). "Trump-endorsed Michael Whatley launches bid to lead RNC after Ronna McDaniel's departure". The Gazette. Retrieved February 28, 2024. His bid comes after former President Donald Trump endorsed Whatley for the position earlier this month, which the North Carolina Republican touted in his candidacy announcement.
  5. ^ Hagstrom, Anders (February 28, 2024). "Lara Trump officially announces campaign for RNC co-chair as Trump loyalists move in". Fox News. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
  6. ^ Parker, Mario (February 12, 2024). "In Bid to Tighten Grip on GOP, Donald Trump Endorses Daughter-in-Law for RNC Co-Chair". Time. Retrieved February 28, 2024.
  7. ^ a b Smith, Allan; Lebowitz, Megan (February 26, 2024). "RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel announces her resignation". NBC News. Retrieved February 28, 2024. McDaniel's decision followed Saturday's South Carolina primary and came less than two weeks after Trump endorsed North Carolina GOP chairman Michael Whatley to be the next chairman of the RNC, his daughter-in-law Lara Trump to be co-chair and top campaign aide Chris LaCivita to be the party's chief operating officer.