Republican Party of Kentucky elects officers during state reorganization
The Republican Party of Kentucky elected a slate of officers that includes previous members of leadership and new members from across the state.
Republicans elected the officers during its state reorganization Saturday, according to a Republican Party of Kentucky press release. Chair Robert J. Benvenuti III was reelected to a full four-year term. DeAnna Brangers secured a fourth term as vice chair and Karen Kelly was reelected as secretary. Hunter Whitaker was elected as the new youth chair of the party.
Benvenuti said in a statement that he was honored to be reelected as chairman of the party. He was first elected to the role in 2023 after former Chair Mac Brown resigned.
'The success of the Republican Party of Kentucky is built on a foundation of individuals who understand and deeply cherish the conservative values that we as Republicans hold so dear,' Benvenuti said. 'Kentuckians have chosen Republican leadership, and I am absolutely confident that Republicans will continue to see unmatched electoral success in 2026 and beyond. I am grateful for the confidence of the members of the Republican Party of Kentucky, and I look forward to continuing to work with my team to elect strong men and women who share Kentuckians' values and want to build a better Commonwealth for future generations.'
The newly-elected state members-at-large are Robbin Taylor, Patrick Jennings, Rob Givens, Sarah Van Wallaghen, Richard Grana, Jon Park, Sam Brown and Carol Rogers.
Kentucky Republicans hold supermajorities in both the state House and Senate. Most of the state's constitutional officers and congressional members are Republicans as well.
The Kentucky Democratic Party will hold its state convention this weekend.
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