The group of right-wing Republicans is expected to have some new members in the next Congress despite potential losses.
The House Freedom Caucus appears poised to play a major role in the next Congress after Republicans performed less well than was widely expected in Tuesday’s midterm elections.
The group of right-wing Republican members of the House of Representatives could wield significant influence if the GOP majority is slim, though control of the House has not yet been determined.
The exact composition of the House Freedom Caucus in the next Congress is also not yet clear as some races have yet to be decided. Representative Lauren Boebert, a prominent member, is locked in a tight race in Colorado’s 3rd district against Democrat Adam Frisch.
Representative Yvette Herrell has conceded her race to her Democratic opponent, while Representative David Schweikert is also in a tough race, and it remains unclear if he will be re-elected.
Representative Ted Budd has successfully been elected to the U.
