US Rep. Elise Stefanik has replaced fellow congresswoman Liz Cheney as chair of the House Republican Conference.

That makes her the third-ranking Republican in the House, and its top-ranking woman.

Stefanik has served New York's 21st congressional district since 2015. She was the youngest woman ever elected to Congress when she was elected at the age of 30. That record has since been broken by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who was 29 when she was elected.

Stefanik has a far less conservative voting record than Cheney, but she has been a loyal supporter of former President Donald Trump, who many House Republicans still see as a crucial part of their quest to win back a majority. Cheney has been outspoken against Trump and was one of 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach him earlier this year.

Stefanik celebrates in Glens Falls, New York, after she was elected to Congress in November 2014. At 30 years old, Stefanik became the youngest woman ever to be elected to Congress.
Stefanik celebrates in Glens Falls, New York, after she was elected to Congress in November 2014. At 30 years old, Stefanik became the youngest woman ever to be elected to Congress.
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Stefanik and other members of Congress gather on the House steps for a freshman class photo in November 2014.
Stefanik and other members of Congress gather on the House steps for a freshman class photo in November 2014.
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Stefanik gets a hug from US Rep. Paul Ryan before the start of the first session of Congress in January 2015. Stefanik helped Ryan prepare for his vice presidential debate in 2012.
Stefanik gets a hug from US Rep. Paul Ryan before the start of the first session of Congress in January 2015. Stefanik helped Ryan prepare for his vice presidential debate in 2012.
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Stefanik plays in the Congressional Women's Softball Game, an annual contest between female members of Congress and women of the Washington press corps, in June 2015.
Stefanik plays in the Congressional Women's Softball Game, an annual contest between female members of Congress and women of the Washington press corps, in June 2015.
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Stefanik speaks at Fortune's Most Powerful Women Summit in October 2015.
Stefanik speaks at Fortune's Most Powerful Women Summit in October 2015.
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Stefanik takes a selfie with 4-H Club members from New York as they visited Capitol Hill in October 2015.
Stefanik takes a selfie with 4-H Club members from New York as they visited Capitol Hill in October 2015.
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Stefanik hugs a supporter as she celebrates winning reelection in November 2016.
Stefanik hugs a supporter as she celebrates winning reelection in November 2016.
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Stefanik discusses Iraq and Syria with US Army Maj. Gen. James Kraft while a congressional delegation visited Southwest Asia in April 2017.
Stefanik discusses Iraq and Syria with US Army Maj. Gen. James Kraft while a congressional delegation visited Southwest Asia in April 2017.
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Stefanik, left, stands behind US Sen. Lindsey Graham during a Capitol Hill news conference in December 2017. Lawmakers unveiled bipartisan legislation to help prevent sexual harassment.
Stefanik, left, stands behind US Sen. Lindsey Graham during a Capitol Hill news conference in December 2017. Lawmakers unveiled bipartisan legislation to help prevent sexual harassment.
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President Donald Trump listens to Stefanik at Fort Drum, New York, before signing a $716 billion defense bill in August 2018.
President Donald Trump listens to Stefanik at Fort Drum, New York, before signing a $716 billion defense bill in August 2018.
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Stefanik's husband, Matthew Manda, holds the Bible as she is ceremonially sworn in by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in January 2019. Stefanik had just won her third term in office.
Stefanik's husband, Matthew Manda, holds the Bible as she is ceremonially sworn in by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in January 2019. Stefanik had just won her third term in office.
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Stefanik applauds Trump during his State of the Union address in February 2019.
Stefanik applauds Trump during his State of the Union address in February 2019.
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Stefanik talks with US Rep. Will Hurd in July 2019 as former special counsel Robert Mueller testified to the House Intelligence Committee about his investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.
Stefanik talks with US Rep. Will Hurd in July 2019 as former special counsel Robert Mueller testified to the House Intelligence Committee about his investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.
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Stefanik speaks during Fortune's Most Powerful Women Summit in October 2019.
Stefanik speaks during Fortune's Most Powerful Women Summit in October 2019.
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Stefanik, joined by other House Republicans, speaks to the media in November 2019.
Stefanik, joined by other House Republicans, speaks to the media in November 2019.
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Stefanik questions witnesses as part of the House impeachment inquiry into President Trump in November 2019.
Stefanik questions witnesses as part of the House impeachment inquiry into President Trump in November 2019.
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US Rep. Jim Jordan speaks with Stefanik during the House impeachment inquiry in November 2019.
US Rep. Jim Jordan speaks with Stefanik during the House impeachment inquiry in November 2019.
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Diner owner Jerry Dimanno shows off an autographed photo of Stefanik at his restaurant in Glens Falls, New York, in December 2019.
Diner owner Jerry Dimanno shows off an autographed photo of Stefanik at his restaurant in Glens Falls, New York, in December 2019.
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Stefanik walks through the Senate Reception Room before the start of the Senate's impeachment trial proceedings into Trump in January 2020.
Stefanik walks through the Senate Reception Room before the start of the Senate's impeachment trial proceedings into Trump in January 2020.
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Stefanik stands as Trump acknowledges her in February 2020, a day after the Senate acquitted him in his first impeachment trial.
Stefanik stands as Trump acknowledges her in February 2020, a day after the Senate acquitted him in his first impeachment trial.
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Trump meets with Stefanik and other Republican lawmakers at the White House in May 2020.
Trump meets with Stefanik and other Republican lawmakers at the White House in May 2020.
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Stefanik speaks remotely during the Republican National Convention in August 2020.
Stefanik speaks remotely during the Republican National Convention in August 2020.
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Stefanik and former White House press secretary Sean Spicer are interviewed outside of the White House before Trump's convention speech in August 2020.
Stefanik and former White House press secretary Sean Spicer are interviewed outside of the White House before Trump's convention speech in August 2020.
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Stefanik speaks on January 6, 2021, as the House reconvened to certify the Electoral College's votes for president and vice president. This was after pro-Trump rioters breached the Capitol, delaying the certification vote.
Stefanik speaks on January 6, 2021, as the House reconvened to certify the Electoral College's votes for president and vice president. This was after pro-Trump rioters breached the Capitol, delaying the certification vote.
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Stefanik arrives for a House Republican caucus meeting in February 2021.
Stefanik arrives for a House Republican caucus meeting in February 2021.
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Stefanik speaks at a news conference after she was voted in as chair of the House Republican Conference in May 2021. "My focus is on unity, because that's what the American people and that's what our voters deserve," she said.
Stefanik speaks at a news conference after she was voted in as chair of the House Republican Conference in May 2021. "My focus is on unity, because that's what the American people and that's what our voters deserve," she said.
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