Congressman Steven Horsford Elected Chairman of Congressional Black Caucus

The Congressional Black Caucus announced its new leadership for the 118th Congress on Thursday.

Rep. Steven Horsford (D-Nev.) was elected as its the new chairman.

Others elected to the Black Caucus Executive Committee were Rep. Yvette Clarke (D-N.Y.) is first vice chair; Rep. Troy Carter (D-La.) is second vice chair; Rep. Lucy McBath (D-Ga.) is secretary; and Rep. Marilyn Strickland (D-Wash.) is the caucus’s new whip.

Horsford responded via Twitter on his new leadership position:

I am honored to serve as Chair of @TheBlackCaucus for the 118th Congress. Our work as the “conscience of the Congress” will be as important as ever, as we advocate for economic prosperity, voting rights and protecting our democracy. pic.twitter.com/21rHY4A7ym

— Rep. Steven Horsford (@RepHorsford) December 1, 2022