Congressman Andy Harris, who represents Maryland's 1st Congressional District, was elected last night to be the chairman of the House Freedom Caucus.
Harris is Maryland's sole Republican in the state's Congressional Delegation.
In a statement released by the House Freedom Caucus on social media, Harris said he's honored to serve in the position.
It’s an honor to serve the House Freedom Caucus as Chairman. I've been on the Freedom Caucus since its beginning and as Chairman, I’m going to roll up my sleeves and work to secure our Southern Border, battle Washington’s reckless government spending, and fight for our…
— Rep. Andy Harris, MD (@RepAndyHarrisMD) September 18, 2024
"I look forward to leading this caucus as we confront the reckless spending of the Biden-Harris Administration, work to secure our Southern Border, and defend our constitutional freedoms in the House of Representatives," he says.
Rep. Andy Harris Elected House Freedom Caucus Chairman pic.twitter.com/zrvLyIOxeU
— House Freedom Caucus (@freedomcaucus) September 18, 2024
He succeeds former Chairman Bob Good, who represents Virginia's 5th Congressional District.
