Candidates Emerge in the Texas GOP’s Frantic Race to Replace Outgoing Chair Allen West
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Current RPT Chairman Allen West announced his resignation effective next month, and so far three candidates have jumped into the race to succeed him.
Brad Johnson


The largest state GOP in the country, the Republican Party of Texas (RPT), is once again looking for a chairman after current chair Allen West announced his departure effective next month.

At the moment, three candidates have declared for the chance to replace West. The first, former state Rep. Matt Rinaldi, declared the same day as West’s announcement. The second, Orange County Republican Party Chairman and President of the Texas Republican County Chairmen’s’ Association (TRCCA) David Covey announced shortly thereafter. And the third, a former RPT executive director and current political consultant and lobbyist, Chad Wilbanks jumped in on Tuesday.

“We need a chair willing to stand strong for the party and ensure that grassroots don’t lose their voice in the political process,” Rinaldi said upon announcing.

“The party also needs a leader with a history of raising money and organizing party activists at the local level, who is also committed to its mission and legislative priorities.”-- excerpt, rest at link above --