{"id":2511862,"date":"2025-11-18T13:08:01","date_gmt":"2025-11-18T18:08:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/montanas-gianforte-chosen-to-succeed-kemp-as-rga-chairman\/"},"modified":"2025-11-18T13:10:12","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T18:10:12","slug":"montanas-gianforte-chosen-to-succeed-kemp-as-rga-chairman","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/montanas-gianforte-chosen-to-succeed-kemp-as-rga-chairman\/","title":{"rendered":"Montana&#8217;s Gianforte chosen to succeed Kemp as RGA chairman"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmontanas-gianforte-chosen-to-succeed-kemp-as-rga-chairman%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2511862&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The Republican Governors Association (RGA) has elected montana Governor Greg Gianforte to succeed Georgia Governor Brian Kemp as its chairman for a one-year term, starting immediately. Gianforte expressed gratitude for the possibility and emphasized the importance of the upcoming 2026 election cycle.He highlighted the successes of states led by Republican governors, contrasting them with Democratic-led states facing challenges, and expressed his commitment to working with former President Donald Trump and fellow governors to promote conservative leadership nationwide.<\/p>\n<p>Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves and Tennessee Governor Bill Lee were also appointed as vice chairman and policy chairman, respectively, with all officials serving through late 2026. these leadership changes occur as the Republican Party prepares for the 2024 midterm elections after recent setbacks in off-year races. Republicans plan to focus on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrats-are-celebrating-a-climate-win-but-fewer-americans-say-they-care-about-climate-change-than-just-three-years-ago\/\" title=\"... Are Celebrating a Climate Win. But Fewer Americans Say They Care About Climate Change Than Just Three ...s Ago.\">addressing voters&#8217; concerns<\/a> about the rising cost of living, an area where Democrats have <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >recently found electoral success<\/a>, particularly in states like Virginia and New Jersey.<\/p>\n<p>The article also mentions New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani&#8217;s focus on affordability through progressive policies, which GOP leaders criticize as socialist. Republicans vow to champion economic growth, public safety, and conventional values to counteract what they describe as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/nrsc-blasts-gallego-and-sinema-as-deadbeat-dad-and-liberal-democrat-in-new-ad\/\" title=\"NRSC blasts Gallego and Sinema as &#039;deadbeat dad&#039; and &#039;liberal Democrat&#039; in new ad\">radical leftist policies<\/a>.the RGA leadership is positioning itself to strengthen Republican influence and voter appeal ahead of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mamdani-gives-gop-opening-to-tether-democrats-to-new-socialist-face\/\" title=\"... gives GOP opening to tether ... to new socialist face\">key upcoming elections<\/a>.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Montana governor chosen to succeed Brian Kemp as RGA chairman<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2404445\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>The <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/republican-governors-association\/\">Republican Governors Association<\/a> announced on Tuesday that it elected Gov. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/greg-gianforte\/\">Greg Gianforte<\/a> (MT) to succeed Gov. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/brian-kemp\/\">Brian Kemp<\/a> (GA) as the organization&rsquo;s next chairman.<\/p>\n<p>Gianforte, who&rsquo;s assuming his position immediately to serve a one-year term, expressed gratitude at the news.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/justice\/3890352\/federal-judge-backs-new-york-law-blocking-immigration-arrests-local-courts\/\">Federal judge backs New York law blocking immigration arrests at local courts<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/3890430\/republicans-revive-bid-require-proof-citizenship-mail-voter-registration\/\">Republicans revive bid to require proof of citizenship for mail-in voter registration<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/3890514\/watch-live-trump-hosts-saudi-crown-prince-white-house\/\">WATCH LIVE: Trump hosts Saudi crown prince at White House<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;I want to thank Governor Kemp for his leadership of RGA this past year and I&rsquo;m grateful to my fellow Republican governors for the trust they&rsquo;ve placed in me as we enter the 2026 election cycle. The stakes could not be higher,&rdquo; he <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rga.org\/rga-announces-2026-leadership\/\">said in a statement<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Gianforte won the election for RGA chairman at the group&rsquo;s annual conference, running from Monday to Wednesday in San Antonio. He previously served as vice chairman, alongside Kemp in his chairman role.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;States with Republican governors are thriving, with our citizens seeing lower costs, safer streets, and a higher quality of life,&rdquo; the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/montana\/\">Montana<\/a> governor added. &ldquo;That stands in stark contrast to the many failing states led by Democrats, places Americans are fleeing. I look forward to working with President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\">[Donald]  Trump<\/a> and my colleagues to tell our story and elect more conservative leaders all across the country.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Govs. Tate Reeves (R-MS) and Bill Lee (R-TN) join Gianforte to serve as vice chairman and policy chairman, respectively. All three officials will serve until the final weeks of 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The appointments come as the Republican Party gears up for next year&rsquo;s <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/2026-elections\/\">midterm elections<\/a> following a devastating blow in the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/election-2025\/\">off-year elections<\/a> two weeks ago.<\/p>\n<p>Following Trump&rsquo;s lead, Republicans are expected to prioritize addressing voters&rsquo; concerns about the increased cost of living nationwide. Democrats <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/3876184\/democrats-2025-election-victories-big-and-small-races\/\">performed extraordinarily well<\/a> on the affordability issue this year, especially in <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/virginia\/\">Virginia<\/a> and <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/new-jersey\/\">New Jersey<\/a>, where the Democratic gubernatorial candidates won.<\/p>\n<p>In New York City, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/zohran-mamdani\/\">Zohran Mamdani<\/a> swept the mayoral election, in part, due to his focus on affordability. His <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zohranfornyc.com\/platform\">platform involves<\/a> unconventional ideas, such as government-run grocery stores and free public transit, as well as a plan to create more affordable housing and halt annual rent increases for the city&rsquo;s estimated 2.5 million rent-stabilized apartments.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;As the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/democratic-party\/\">Democrat Party<\/a> sprints toward socialism,&rdquo; Reeves said in a veiled reference to Mamdani and other socialists, &ldquo;it&rsquo;s never been more important for states to elect Republican governors. America is at a crossroads, and Republican governors are the first line of defense from the radical Left&rsquo;s radical policies.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We&rsquo;re focusing on the things that matter &mdash; like creating high-paying jobs, investing in American families, and keeping neighborhoods in our states safe,&rdquo; he continued. &ldquo;Alongside Governor Gianforte, Governor Lee, and President Trump, we&rsquo;ll continue to elect more Republican governors and expand the American Dream.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/economy\/3890125\/trump-affordability-message-mcdonalds-summit\/\">TRUMP TAKES AFFORDABILITY MESSAGE TO MCDONALD&rsquo;S SUMMIT: &lsquo;PRICES ARE COMING DOWN&rsquo;<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mamdani is expected to meet with Trump soon to discuss <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/new-york-city\/\">New York City&rsquo;s<\/a> affordability crisis. Trump said he&rsquo;s open to the idea in spite of his constant attacks against the mayor-elect.<\/p>\n<p>The issue also concerns the president, who talked about his affordability message and the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/republican-party\/\">Republican Party&rsquo;s<\/a> tax and spending bill at the McDonald&rsquo;s Impact Summit in <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/washington-dc\/\">Washington, D.C.<\/a>, on Monday night.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Montana Gov. 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