Abraham George (politician)
Abraham George | |
|---|---|
| Chair of the Texas Republican Party | |
| In office June 3, 2024 – Present | |
| Preceded by | Matt Rinaldi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Abraham George October 19, 1979 Republic of India[1] |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Mariam George |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | University of North Texas (MBA) |
| Website | Campaign website |
Abraham George (born October 19, 1979) is an American executive from Parker, Texas and the chairman-elect of the Republican Party of Texas. He was elected in a General Session of Republican State Party Convention in San Antonio on May 24, 2024.[2] He won the seat by a vote of the state party convention delegates, 54% to 46%, defeating Vice Chair Dana Myers in the second round of voting.[3] He is the former chairman of the Collin County Republican Party. Before his election, George was endorsed by the outgoing chairman Matt Rinaldi[3] and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton[4] George won 19 Senate District delegations during the state convention voting and Myers won 12.[4]
George was born in India and moved to the United States at the age of 16 with his family.[1]
George ran in the March 2024 Republican primary for the Texas House District 89, losing to Candy Noble 9,568 votes to 8,625 votes.[5]
On May 24, 2024, the Republican Party of Texas elected George as the next chair.[6]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Meet Abraham George, Abraham George for State Chairman. Access Date: May 25, 2024.
- ^ Jeffers, Gromer. Texas Republican convention approves closed primary, selects new leader, Dallas Morning News, May 24, 2024.
- ^ a b Downey, Renzo & Robert Downen.Far-right favorite Abraham George elected to lead Texas GOP, Texas Tribune, May 24, 2024.
- ^ a b Johnson, Brad. Abraham George Elected Next Texas GOP Chair Ahead of 2024 General, Closed Primary Rule Established, The Texan, May 24, 2024.
- ^ Hamilton, Shelbie. Candy Noble wins Republican primary race for State House District 89 seat, Community Impact, March 5, 2024.
- ^ Downey, Renzo; Downen, Robert (24 May 2024). "Far-right favorite Abraham George elected to lead Texas GOP". Texas Tribune. Archived from the original on 25 May 2024.
