Texas Republican Party Chooses New Party Chair During Convention

Paxton-backed Texas GOP chair ousted by vice chair

Abraham George, chairman of the Republican Party of Texas, was ousted by Vice Chairwoman D’rinda Randall at the state’s GOP convention on Friday. The leadership change dealt a blow to Republicans allied with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who won the Republican primary runoff for the Senate last month. Notably, Paxton backed the Indian-American businessman when he ran for the Texas House in 2024. George was ultimately defeated in the Republi…

Texas GOP Chair Abraham George ousted by second-in-command D’rinda Randall

HOUSTON — Republican Party of Texas Vice Chair D’rinda Randall became the party’s new leader Friday after defeating her former running mate, incumbent Chair Abraham George, shaking up the top of the state’s majority party ahead of the fall midterm…

Abraham George Concedes State GOP Chair Race

George/Photo via campaign Texas Republican Party Chairman Abraham George has conceded his loss in his attempt to be reelected as chair at the party’s convention in Houston.The concession came as several caucuses were still voting, but early indications were that he would be defeated by Texas Republican Party Vice Chair Drinda Randall. Among the delegations to vote for Randall was Amarillo’s State Senate District 31.In a statement on X, George co…

Texas Republican Party chooses new party chair during convention

The Texas Republican Party will have new leadership after delegates voted to replace current party chair Abraham George.

D’Rinda Randall Elected New Texas GOP Chair

The leadership shakeup comes as Republicans prepare for a high-stakes election cycle and a closely watched U.S. Senate race. The post D’Rinda Randall Elected New Texas GOP Chair appeared first on Texas Scorecard.

Texas GOP Chair Abraham George loses reelection at convention

Randall’s supporters were animated by a mix of factors, including the perception that George was too friendly to establishment Republicans.