Stefanik Elected To Replace Cheney In 134-46 Vote

Forbes reports:

Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.), an ally of former President Donald Trump, on Friday defeated Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) by an overwhelming margin to become chair of the House Republican conference.  The meeting began at 8:30 and ended less than an hour later, with Stefanik emerging victorious on a secret ballot of her House Republican colleagues 134-46, according to a source familiar with the final tally.

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NEW: NY Rep. Elise Stefanik is the official new House Republican Conference chair, 48 hours after conference vote to boot WY Rep. Liz Cheney. In a secret ballot with her vs TX Rep. Chip Roy, vote was 134-46

— Emily Brooks (@emilyelarsen) May 14, 2021

NEW: The House GOP elects Rep. Elise Stefanik conference chair.

She beat Rep. Chip Roy and replaces Rep. Liz Cheney — both far more conservative. Here are their conservative scorecards from Heritage Action for America.

Lifetime scores:
Cheney: 80%
Roy: 96%
Stefanik: 48%@Newsy pic.twitter.com/palMQf8hcJ

— Lauren Stephenson (@StephensonNews) May 14, 2021