US EditionTrump names Virginia GOP chairman to Air Force post
- Rich Anderson has been nominated by President Donald Trump for the position of assistant secretary of the U.S. Air Force at the Pentagon, as announced on Tuesday.
- Anderson is stepping down from his role as Virginia Republican Party Chairman, a position he held since 2020.
- He previously served as an Air Force colonel and as a representative in the House of Delegates before his party leadership.
- Anderson's departure follows Democratic Party Chair Susan Swecker's announced retirement on March 22 after 10 years of leadership.
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Peake announces bid for Republican Party chair seat, collects endorsements from Youngkin, others
Sen. Mark Peake has announced he is running for chairman of the Republican Party of Virginia after the current chair, Rich Anderson, was tapped by the Trump administration to serve as the assistant secretary for the Air Force.The Lynchburg Republican said he will seek to be a unifier if elected to the role, particularly in the 5th Congressional District. The 5th District, which overlaps with Peake’s state Senate district, saw fractures within th…
With Anderson likely heading to D.C., Republican Party of Virginia could pick a new chair next month
Sen. Mark Peake, R-Lynchburg, has announced his intention to succeed Rich Anderson as the chairman of the Republican Party of Virginia. (Photo by Nathaniel Cline/Virginia Mercury)Republican Party of Virginia chairman Rich Anderson has been tapped by President Donald Trump to serve as the assistant secretary of the Air Force, and the party could select his successor next month. RPV executive director Ken Nunnenkamp said the central committee mem…
Trump taps Rich Anderson for Air Force job at Pentagon
Virginia Republican Party Chairman Rich Anderson is stepping down to become assistant secretary of the U.S. Air Force at the Pentagon, which he left 16 years ago to pursue local and state politics in Prince William County.
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The News VirginianTrump names Virginia GOP chairman to Air Force post
Virginia Republican Party Chairman Rich Anderson is stepping down to become assistant secretary of the U.S. Air Force at the Pentagon, which he left 16 years ago to pursue local and state politics in Prince William County.
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