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Drew McKissick

Drew McKissick

American politician

Martin Andrew McKissick is an American politician who has served as chair of the South Carolina Republican Party since 2017.[1] In 2023 he was re-elected to his fourth term in the office.[2] McKissick also served as co-chair of the Republican National Committee from 2023 to 2024, when he was replaced by Lara Trump.[3]

Quick Facts Chair of the South Carolina Republican Party, Preceded by ...

Career

McKissick was endorsed by Donald Trump during a previous challenge for state party chair.[4][5] Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy floated McKissick's name as a replacement for national Republican Party Chair Ronna McDaniel.[6][7] McKissick was elected co-chair of the Republican National Committee on January 28, 2023.[8][9]

McKissick was widely quoted after the 2022 South Carolina general election produced what many news outlets called a 'red wave', with a number of Democratic Party legislators losing their seats, and Republicans gaining a super majority in the state legislature.[10][11][12]

On February 26, 2024, McKissick submitted his resignation as Republican National Committee co-chair, stating that he would be working with the Trump Campaign and the RNC to win both the Senate and the White House.[13] [14]

References

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    Psaki, Jen (May 27, 2023). "What Biden's rivals underestimate about his digital operation". MSNBC. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
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    Rogers, Winston (May 20, 2023). "SCGOP reelects Drew McKissick as party chair during State Convention". WACH-TV. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
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    "RNC LEADERS". The Republican National Committee. 2023. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
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    Lovegrove, Jamie (May 4, 2021). "Trump reiterates endorsement of SC GOP chairman after attorney announces challenge". The Post and Courier. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
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    Greenwood, Max (March 30, 2021). "Trump doubles down on endorsement of South Carolina GOP chair". The Hill. Retrieved November 19, 2023.
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    Folks, Will (November 11, 2023). "Is Another South Carolina Party Leader Destined For A National Role?". Fitsnews. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
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    Garrity, Kelly (November 11, 2023). "The McDaniel v. Ramaswamy battle continues". Politico. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
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    Kelly, Niki (January 27, 2023). "Hupfer loses RNC co-chair bid". Indiana Capital Chronicle. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
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    https://www.gop.com/press-release/rnc-announces-new-leadership/
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    Christian, Matthew (November 9, 2022). "'Guarantee' S.C. GOP Chair made in Aiken comes true, Republicans gain seats in S.C. House". Post and Courier. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
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    Phillips, Patrick (November 9, 2022). "SC Republicans celebrate 'red wave' sweep across the state". WCSC-TV. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
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    Pollard, James (November 12, 2022). "South Carolina gives GOP a ruby-red bright spot in midterms". Associated Press. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
  13. [13]
    "After submitting his resignation this morning as RNC co-chairman, SC GOP party chair Drew McKissick chatted with Mike today". SNC.TV. February 26, 2024. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
  14. [14]
    Byrd, Caitlin (February 26, 2024). "Drew McKissick, leader of SC Republican Party, resigning as RNC co-chair". The Post and Courier. Retrieved February 26, 2024.
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