Rep. Blake Moore Elected House GOP Conference Vice Chair, Filling Position Vacated by Speaker Mike Johnson

Moore, in his second term, defeated six other Republicans to secure the behind-the-scenes position that plays a crucial role in GOP communications and equips members to effectively convey their messages.

• Rep. Blake Moore (R-UT) was elected as the new House Republican Conference vice chair, filling the position vacated by the new Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson. Moore beat six other Republicans to win the position.
• At 43, Moore has risen to leadership in less than two years in Congress. In addition to his new role, Moore also sits on the House Ways and Means Committee and the House Budget Committee.
• Moore aims to continue Johnson's roles in the position, while also focusing on enabling each staff's professional development. He expressed a desire to carry a strong, optimistic, conservative message and to assist members in communicating their priorities to their districts.
• The role of the new vice chair, though not typically in media spotlight, is crucial behind the scenes for supporting GOP communications and equipping members to effectively convey their messages. Moore plans to extend his work ethic of 'hard work and rolling up your sleeves' to this position.
• In the new role, Moore has gained a seat on the House GOP Steering Committee, which is responsible for making committee assignments, potentially beneficial to other Utah Republicans aiming for committee placements. Moore's election marks him as the highest-ranking Utah Republican in the House in recent memory.

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