Republican climate caucus faces potential losses in midterm elections

Key facts

• The Conservative Climate Caucus may lose up to a third of its members.
• Several key leaders, including the caucus chair and vice chairs, face challenging races.
• 15 members are not seeking re-election to the House or have been eliminated from contention.

A potential "blue wave" in the upcoming midterm elections could significantly impact the Conservative Climate Caucus, a Republican group advocating for climate and clean-energy policies. The caucus may lose up to a third of its members due to tight races, retirements, and primary losses. Caucus chair Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa) is in a race leaning Democratic, while vice chairs Jen Kiggans (R-Va.) and Juan Ciscomani (R-Ariz.) are in toss-up races. The potential loss of these Republicans could shrink the pool of bipartisan negotiating partners on climate issues.