RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel says she'll step down March 8

RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel said Monday she'll step down from her post on March 8. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Ronna McDaniel, the chair of the Republican National Committee, said Monday that she will step down from her post on March 8.

"It has been the honor and privilege of my life to serve the Republican National Committee for seven years as Chairwoman to elect Republicans and grow our Party," McDaniel, the first woman to serve as RNC chair, said in a statement.