The chair of the state Republican Party is moving on to the national stage. Reince Priebus won the National Committee chairmanship Friday afternoon, following seven rounds of balloting and the defeat of four other candidates.
Priebus will replace outgoing RNC Chairman Michael Steele, who dropped out of the running early when he quickly fell behind in votes.
Priebus held the lead in votes among the candidates after the first round of balloting, and continued to gain steam until he secured the needed support.