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after serving under her as caucus whip. Rep. Ilhan Omar will continue to serve as CPC deputy chairwoman and Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia will succeed Casar as whip.
The change in progressive leadership comes as Republicans are poised to have a trifecta in federal government. Following the 2024 election and President-elect Donald Trump’s sweeping victory over Vice President Kamala Harris, younger members are seeking to move the party forward by bringing in fresh blood to caucuses and committees.
The Congressional Black Caucus, another strong body on Capitol Hill, elected Rep. Yvette Clarke as chairwoman, along with Reps. Troy Carter and Lucy McBath as vice chairpeople, Rep. Marilyn Strickland as secretary, and Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove as whip.
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