Breaking news: Eric Zulkosky will be House Majority Leader Steve Scalise’s new chief of staff.
Zulkosky worked for Scalise from 2011 to 2017, serving in legislative and member services roles. He also handled Scalise’s Energy and Commerce Committee portfolio. Zulkosky then decamped for Fierce Government Relations, where he lobbied for companies like UPS, Yum! Brands, UnitedHealth Group, Oracle and Stripe. He returned to Scalise’s office in May to be floor director, replacing Ben Napier, who left for Andreessen Horowitz.
Zulkosky will succeed Brett Horton, Scalise’s longtime chief of staff who is one of the most powerful House Republican aides.
For Scalise, Zulkosky’s ascension means having another very seasoned hand atop his operation. It also highlights the depth of experience inside Scalise’s office with a leadership comprised of mostly newbies.
