The House Republican Caucus elected their leadership for the 2024-2025 House Of Delegates at their organizational meeting Sunday.

Del. Todd Gilbert, R-Shenandoah, was elected Republican Leader, Del. Amanda Batten, R-James City County, was re-elected Caucus Chair, and Del. Michael Webert, R-Fauquier, was re-elected Republican Whip.

Del. Todd Gilbert issued the following statement:

“I’m honored that my colleagues have once again put their trust in me to lead our Republican team for the coming term. I look forward to working with our caucus to advance our shared Republican values and serve as a check on the worst far-left policies put forward by the incoming Democratic majority.”

Republican Caucus Chair Amanda Batten issued the following statement:

“Our caucus might be the minority, but it is quite literally the largest possible minority. We will not be shy in working to curb the extreme, far-left agenda that we expect the new Democratic majority to push forward.”

Republican Whip Michael Webert issued the following statement:

“House Republicans are headed into the upcoming General Assembly Session united, and focused on holding the line against the California-style, far left agenda House Democrats have promised to advance.”

Speaker Todd Gilbert, Majority Leader Terry Kilgore, Caucus Chair Amanda Batten, Majority Whip Michael Webert, and Deputy Majority Leader Israel O’Quinn issued the following statement:

“While the existing 6th District will expire in only a few months, we can think of no one better to hold that seat than our nominee for the new 46th District, which covers much of the same ground. Jed Arnold will be a strong ally for Southwest Virginia as Delegate for the 6th District until January, when he will become a great Delegate for the new 46th District, as he is unopposed in November. We are proud to endorse him, and encourage every voter in Caroll, Wythe, and parts of Smyth counties to vote for him in the August 29th Special Election.”

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