Rep. Houchin reacts after GOP Conference Chair election

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Congresswoman Erin Houchin (R-District 9) is reflecting after losing her bid to serve as the Chair of the Republican House Conference for the 120th Congress.

Rep. Houchin challenged incumbent Michigan Congresswoman Lisa McClain for the third-ranking GOP leadership position in the House.

McClain won re-election with 93 votes while Houchin finished second with 57. A Florida congressman finished with 27 votes.

“I am grateful to my colleagues who placed their trust in me and supported my candidacy for House Republican Conference Chair. I am proud of the vision we put forward for strengthening our Conference and winning back the majority,” Rep. Houchin said. 

Houchin ran for the leadership position by emphasizing the importance of effective communication and messaging as key factors to the Republicans getting the House majority back. 

“I congratulate Chairwoman McClain and look forward to working together to reclaim the majority. I remain fully committed to helping House Republicans rebuild our Conference. I have spent more than 20 years working in communications and public relations, and I will continue putting that experience to work for our team," she added.