FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 26, 2018 CONTACT: Brendon Wold, Deputy Communications Director, | 360-786-7698 Washington State House Republicans select Rep. J.T. Wilcox as leader

Rep. J.T. Wilcox has been re-elected by his legislative colleagues as leader of the Washington State House Republicans. Wilcox was chosen for his leadership post during the group's reorganizational meeting today.

“I’m looking forward to session and the work ahead,” said Wilcox, R-Yelm. “Our caucus is focused on standing up for the hard-working taxpayer and the people left behind in our state. We’re also going to fight for effective state government oversight – something that is critical when power rests with only one party in Olympia.”

The Washington State House Republicans also selected the rest of their leadership team: Rep. , 7th Legislative District (Wauconda) | Deputy Leader Rep. , 17th Legislative District (Vancouver) | Caucus Chair Rep. , 14th District (Goldendale) | Vice-Caucus Chair Rep. , 31st Legislative District (Auburn) | Floor Leader Rep. , 7th Legislative District (Republic) | Assistant Floor Leader Rep. Drew MacEwen, 35th Legislative District (Union) | Assistant Floor Leader Rep. Dan Griffey, 35th Legislative District (Allyn) | Whip

Additional leadership positions will be appointed in the upcoming weeks.

The legislative session will begin Jan. 14 and is scheduled to run 105 days.

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