Gina Swoboda
Gina Swoboda | |
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.jpg) Swoboda in 2024 | |
| Chair of the Arizona Republican Party | |
| Assumed office January 27, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Jill Norgaard (acting) |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | Arizona State University, Tempe (BA) |
Gina Swoboda is an American politician election activist who has served as Chairwoman of the Arizona Republican Party since January 27, 2024, following the resignation of Jeff DeWit. DeWit resigned due to an audio release of him allegedly offering a bribe from "Back East" to Kari Lake not to run for Senate in 2024.[1] She defeated Arizona Corporation Commissioner Jim O'Connor with 67% of the vote to become Chairwoman in January 2024.[2]
Prior to serving as Chairwoman, Gina had served in the State of Arizona's election office, served as a local registrar, as a Precinct Committeewoman, and a statewide trainer for poll observers.[3] Additionally, she worked in the Arizona Secretary of State's office under Democrat Katie Hobbs prior to her election as Governor.[4] Upon her election as AZGOP Chairwoman, Hobbs stated "she was a great employee at the Secretary of State's office, we were sorry to see her go."[5]
References[edit]
- ^ "Arizona Republicans select Gina Swoboda as new party leader". KJZZ. January 28, 2024. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
- ^ "Arizona Republicans choose Trump favorite Gina Swoboda as party chair". Associated Press. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
- ^ "ARIZONA'S GINA SWOBODA: A PASSIONATE ELECTION INTEGRITY EXPERT DEDICATED TO ENSURING TRANSPARENCY OF VOTER ROLLS AND ACCOUNTABILITY OF THE ELECTION SYSTEMS". Conservative Partner Institute. March 23, 2022. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
- ^ Schutsky, Wayne (January 28, 2024). "Arizona Republicans select Gina Swoboda as new party leader". Fronteras Desk. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
- ^ "Video of Katie Hobbs from @AmericanHubener". X. January 31, 2024. Retrieved February 8, 2024.