Virginia House Republicans elect a new leader as Gilbert pursues U.S. attorney post
House Republicans elected a new caucus leader Sunday, following Del. Todd Gilbert’s offer to step down amid his pursuit of a federal appointment.
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Virginia House Republicans elect a new leader as Gilbert pursues U.S. attorney post
House Republicans elected a new caucus leader Sunday, following Del. Todd Gilbert’s offer to step down amid his pursuit of a federal appointment.
The leadership shake-up drew interest from multiple House Republicans. Delegates Joe McNamara, R-Roanoke County; Terry Kilgore, R-Scott; and Michael Webert, R-Fauquier, were all lobbying for support. McNamara never officially threw his name into the race, however. Only Kilgore and Webert made their case in speeches to the caucus before the vote took place.