Michael Whatley was unanimously elected as the new chairman of the Republican National Committee, with Lara Trump as the new RNC co-chair. The election was largely pre-determined, with Whatley being the only candidate running for chair. The transition was supported by outgoing chairwoman Ronna McDaniel and former president Donald Trump.
Key Points
Michael Whatley elected as new RNC chairman with unanimous support
Lara Trump elected as RNC co-chair
Transition supported by outgoing chairwoman Ronna McDaniel and former president Donald Trump
Pros
Smooth transition of leadership within the Republican National Committee
Cons
Perceived lack of competition in the election process