Two vulnerable Republicans held onto their seats as a "red wave" election boosted the GOP up and down the ballot.

New and returning lawmakers meet Tuesday to pick their leaders for the 2025-26 session, where Republicans again will control the House and Senate.

Arizona House Republicans opted for a veteran lawmaker to lead their caucus for the next two years over a member of the Freedom Caucus and the second-in-command of their current leadership team. Why it matters: The House speaker and Senate president control key committee appointments,