US EditionVirginia House Republicans pick Del. Terry Kilgore as new leader
- Virginia House Republicans elected Del. Terry Kilgore of Gate City as their new minority leader on Sunday, 2025, replacing Todd Gilbert.
- The leadership change followed Gilbert’s announcement to pursue a federal appointment as U.S. Attorney for Virginia’s Western District, prompting the GOP caucus vote.
- Kilgore, a delegate since 1994 and former House majority leader, aims to unify the caucus ahead of key November elections for all 100 House seats and statewide offices.
- Kilgore expressed his gratitude for being chosen by his fellow Republicans to lead their House caucus and highlighted the urgency of moving quickly to regain the majority.
- The leadership transition positions Kilgore to lead the Republicans in preparing for a challenging election season with a disciplined, unified strategy to regain control.
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Terry Kilgore chosen to lead Virginia House Republicans as Todd Gilbert prepares for possible exit
House Republicans on Sunday tapped Del. Terry Kilgore, R-Scott, as their new caucus leader, handing the reins to a seasoned strategist from Southwest Virginia just as the party gears up for a high-stakes election year when each of the chamber’s 100 seats are on the ballot. Kilgore’s election comes on the heels of Minority Leader Todd Gilbert’s recent announcement that he was prepared to step aside amid his pursuit of a federal appointment. A for…
Kilgore chosen to lead Va. House GOP as Gilbert prepares for possible exit
House Republicans on Sunday tapped Del. Terry Kilgore, R-Scott, as their new caucus leader, handing the reins to a seasoned strategist from Southwest Virginia just as the party gears up for a high-stakes election year when each of the chamber’s…
Del. Terry Kilgore elected Republican leader of Virginia House and more state headlines • Virginia Mercury
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