Republican National Committee members elected Florida state Sen. Joe Gruters (R), an ally of President Trump, to succeed Michael Whatley as the next chair of the national party on Friday.
“Today’s election marks an important moment of unity for the Republican National Committee. We are grateful to the members of the RNC for their tireless work in service of our Party. Together, we’re fighting for election integrity and supporting President Trump’s America First agenda,” Whatley and Gruters said in a joint statement.
“The RNC is united behind President Trump and the MAGA movement, and together we will expand our majorities and deliver victory for the American people in 2026,” they added.
Gruters faced no competition for his bid and will take over for Whatley, who is running for Senate in North Carolina to succeed Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), who announced earlier this year he would not be seeking another term.
Gruters had most recently served as treasurer for the RNC and has previously chair the Florida GOP.
In July, Trump wrote in a Truth Social post that Gruters would “have my Complete and Total Endorsement” while preemptively endorsing Whatley in the North Carolina Senate race.
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