Elected officials may run for committee positions (as set forth in statute), but if they win and accept a partisan office, they will not be seated on the committee (per our bylaws). This rule ensures committee roles remain focused on Republican principles and committee work, not personal or partisan agendas. Non-partisan elected officials (e.g., school board members) are welcome to join as regular or auxiliary members and must meet the same eligibility and qualified status requirements as everyone else.