Rep. Bob Good Elected as House Freedom Caucus Chair

Published on December 12, 2023

Rep. Bob Good (R-Va.) was elected the new chairman of the House Freedom Caucus (HFC) in a vote late on Dec. 11. In a Dec. 12 statement emailed to The Epoch Times, the HFC announced the congressman’s election, saying, “Good has been a strong and vocal member of the Freedom Caucus since taking office in 2021, serving on the group’s Board of Directors as Whip and championing the positions and messages of the caucus.” Forming in 2015 with over 30 members, the Freedom Caucus frequently poses a right flank challenge to House Republican leaders. Mr. Good, who reportedly ran unopposed and was recommended by the Freedom Caucus’ board, replaces current Chairman Scott Perry (R-Pa)....

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