Owlett Re-Elected House GOP Caucus Secretary

Clint Owlett was re-elected as House Republican caucus secretary, while David Rowe was named Policy Committee chair.

Updated on Nov. 12, 2026 in Political Parties

Owlett Re-Elected House GOP Caucus Secretary

The House Republican caucus re-elected Clint Owlett, who represents Tioga and Bradford counties, as caucus secretary for the 2027-28 legislative session. The caucus also named David Rowe as chair of the House Republican Policy Committee.

Why it matters

The caucus secretary records official legislative activity in the House, and Owlett's continued role extends the office's expanded mentoring of newly elected lawmakers. Leadership posts like these shape how Pennsylvania House Republicans organize and set policy priorities.

The announcement confirms Owlett's re-election as caucus secretary for the 2027-28 session and Rowe's appointment as Policy Committee chair. The release does not disclose the vote count or any competing candidates for either position.

The players

Clint Owlett

Clint Owlett is a Pennsylvania state representative for Tioga and Bradford counties who serves as House Republican caucus secretary.

David Rowe

David Rowe is a Pennsylvania state representative whose district includes Snyder, Union, Mifflin and Juniata counties and who now chairs the House Republican Policy Committee.

House Republican Caucus

The House Republican Caucus is the organization of Republican members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, which elects its leadership and sets legislative priorities.

The details

Owlett's first term as caucus secretary expanded the office's role in mentoring newly elected lawmakers, a responsibility he is expected to continue. The caucus secretary keeps the official record of all House legislative activity, while the Policy Committee chair guides the caucus's policy agenda.

November 12, 2026: The House Republican caucus announces Owlett's re-election.
2027-28 legislative session: Owlett's term as caucus secretary begins.

Political Context

Caucus secretary and policy committee posts in the Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus are internal leadership roles that determine how the minority-or-majority party organizes its members. Owlett's continuation keeps the expanded mentoring function that his first term introduced in place for incoming members.

Leadership changes in the House Republican caucus influence which bills receive attention and how new members are onboarded. Residents of Pennsylvania's Tioga, Bradford, Snyder, Union, Mifflin and Juniata counties may see these priorities reflected in their representatives' legislative work.

The takeaway

Party leadership posts quietly determine how lawmakers are mentored, how records are kept and how policy agendas take shape. Following these internal appointments offers a clearer view of where a caucus is heading.