Rep. Lisa McClain of Michigan has won another two-year term as chair of the House Republican Conference, turning back two challengers who sought to channel dissatisfaction with the party’s messaging after its midterm losses.

McClain received 93 votes in a secret ballot, defeating Rep. Erin Houchin of Indiana, who won 57 votes, and Rep. Greg Steube of Florida, who received 27.

The contest unfolded against a backdrop of frustration among House Republicans following last week’s Democratic wipeout. Houchin and Steube both pointed to concerns about GOP messaging, a traditional focus of the conference chair’s role, as well as a broader desire within the party for a fresh leadership slate.

Houchin argued that Republican messaging before the midterms had been ineffective. Steube, meanwhile, called for a more purely conservative approach to the position.

McClain offered a different pitch, presenting herself as a leader who could appeal to a range of members and help them reach their constituents. She told colleagues she was ready to “get back in the fight” on their behalf.

“The Chair’s job is not to build a personal brand. It’s to elevate yours,” McClain said in a letter to colleagues. “I’ll make sure you have the resources, messages, and platforms to reach your constituents and bring your voice to a national audience.”

Her victory gives her another two years in a role centered on helping House Republicans communicate their priorities. It also allows her to remain in the post despite the challenges from colleagues who argued that the party needed a different approach after the election.

McClain, 60, has served in Congress since 2021. She was elected conference chair two years ago, succeeding Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York, who at the time was anticipating a Trump administration appointment that never materialized.