Leadership decisions in the GOP are going to make a very big difference in how the party proceeds going forward. This is especially the case with the 2024 presidential election being right around the corner.

Right now, the Republican National Committee (RNC) plays a huge role in leadership. For years, Michigan Republican Ronna McDaniel has held the position of the RNC's chairwoman.

Recently, despite some challenges waged by others to take her role, McDaniel was handily reelected to continue leading the RNC.

A closer look at McDaniel's victory

This time around, opponents who ran to take McDaniel's position as chair of the RNC were Harmeet Dhillon, an RNC committeewoman, and Mike Lindell, the CEO of MyPillow.

Dhillon even got endorsed by Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Arizona Republican Kari Lake. Despite this, when voting time arrived, McDaniel received the majority of the RNC's 168 votes.

Dhillon wound up being the runner-up, while only four RNC members cast their ballots for Lindell.

At least some of McDaniel's victory has been attributed to the backing she received from some folks who previously served in the Trump administration. Another factor turned out to be her years of service as the RNC chairwoman.

Supporters of McDaniel lauded her for consistently conducting outreach and making sure that people are heard. Ahead of the election, McDaniel supporters likewise stressed the importance of Republicans coming together, regardless of whether she, Dhillon, or Lindell ended up winning.

Heading into 2024

With the RNC having reelected McDaniel, all eyes will be on the body as the 2024 presidential election comes up.

Whoever ends up being the Republican Party's nominee will need the backing, fundraising, and broader support from the RNC and conservative voting base.

Over the course of this year, Americans will also get a clearer picture of which Republicans want to run for president. Thus far, former President Trump is the only one to announce he's running.

Later this year, the country can expect additional Republicans to throw their hats in the ring. The RNC maintains that throughout the GOP primary, it will not take sides or favor one candidate over others.

After the primary election ends, that is when things will change.