The 2024 Republican National Committee (RNC) special leadership elections were held on March 8, 2024, in Houston, Texas, to determine the next Chair, Co-Chair, and Chief Operating Officer of the Republican National Committee.
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.
Background 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.
Results
Chair
Nominated Michael Whatley, Chair of the North Carolina Republican Party (2019–2024)
Endorsements
CandidateRound 1Michael WhatleyAcclamation
Co-Chair
Nominated Lara Trump, former television producer and daughter-in-law of (then) former President Donald Trump (2017–2021)
Endorsements
CandidateRound 1Lara TrumpAcclamation
Chief Operating Officer
Declared Chris LaCivita, political consultant and senior advisor to Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign
Endorsements
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