Brian Kemp Named Chair of Republican Governors Association
The Georgia governor is set to lead the GOP group, focusing on gubernatorial elections and aligning with President-elect Trump.
- Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has been elected chair of the Republican Governors Association (RGA) for 2025, succeeding Tennessee Governor Bill Lee.
- Montana Governor Greg Gianforte will serve as the RGA's vice chair, with both leaders starting their one-year terms immediately.
- Kemp aims to bolster Republican gubernatorial campaigns in key upcoming races, including in Virginia and New Jersey in 2025.
- Kemp's leadership role comes as his term-limited governorship ends in 2027, fueling speculation about potential Senate or presidential campaigns.
- The RGA will work closely with President-elect Donald Trump, reflecting a recent thaw in the previously strained relationship between Kemp and Trump.