Erin Houchin Elected House GOP Conference Secretary, Defeating Mark Alford

Nov 13, 2024, 10:34 PM

U.S. Representative Erin Houchin from Indiana's 9th District has been elected as the new secretary of the Republican conference for the U.S. House of Representatives. Houchin secured the position after defeating Rep. Mark Alford from Missouri in a second ballot vote, with a final tally of 114 votes to 69. Her candidacy was strongly supported by the Main Street Caucus, a group within the GOP known for its moderate and pragmatic approach.