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FIGHT FOR MARYLAND
Join the fight to SAVE MARYLAND
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MEET OUR CHAIRMAN
NICOLE BEUS HARRIS
Welcome to the Maryland Republican Party website!
While most people think 2023 is an “off-year” for elections, we see it as a time to recruit, train, and rebuild the Republican Party in Maryland. We have plenty to do with new leadership, new opportunities, municipal elections, and lots of community events. If you’re a conservative in Maryland, we invite you to get involved today.
Volunteer
Whether you are looking to make a difference in your community, meet like-minded individuals, gain valuable experience, have fun, or help elect Republicans, the Maryland GOP has opportunities for you to get involved and make a difference.
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Our Republican Leaders
Meet Republican National Committee Chairman
Ronna McDaniels
Ronna McDaniel is the second woman ever elected Chair of the RNC. During the 2016 election, Ronna McDaniel helped deliver Michigan for Donald Trump and the GOP for the first time in decades. She was elected as the State Chairman from Michigan in February of 2015. Ronna served as a Trump delegate and chaired the Michigan Delegation to the 2016 Republican National Convention. <more>
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REPUBLICAN SENATE LEADERSHIP
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SEN. MITCH MCCONNEL, KY
Mitch McConnell is the Senate Majority Leader. Elected to that position unanimously by his Republican colleagues first in 2014 and again in 2016 and 2018, he is only the second Kentuckian to ever serve as Majority Leader in the U.S. Senate. The first, Senator Alben Barkley, led the Democrats from 1937 to 1949. <more>
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SEN. JOHN THUNE, SD
John Thune grew up in Murdo, South Dakota. His interest in politics was sparked at a young age after making five of six free throws during a freshman high school basketball game. He was later greeted by a spectator who said, “I noticed you missed one.” That spectator happened to be a well-known sports enthusiast and then-South Dakota <more>
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SEN. JOHN BARRASSO, WY
Senator John Barrasso was sworn into the United States Senate in 2007 having represented the people of Natrona <more>
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SEN. JONI ERNST, IA
Senator Joni Ernst, a native of Red Oak, Iowa, has dedicated her life to her state and country, having served in the military for over 23 years and now in the United States Senate. <more>
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SEN. RICK SCOTT, FL
REPUBLICAN SEN. COM CHAIRMAN
Rick Scott was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2018 and is currently serving his first term representing the state of Florida. Prior to his election to the U.S. Senate,
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Meet the speaker of the House of Representatives
SPEAKER KEVIN MCCARTHY, CA-23
Kevin McCarthy proudly serves as Representative for California’s 23rd Congressional District and as the Republican Leader of the United States House of Representatives. Kevin believes in a strong, fiscally responsible, and free America where every person has the opportunity to achieve the American Dream. <more>
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REP. STEVE SCALISE, LA-1
HOUSE MAJORITY LEADER
Steve Scalise proudly represents the First Congressional District of Louisiana, stretching from the beautiful Northshore of Lake Pontchartrain and the culturally distinct New Orleans suburbs to the vibrant bayous and wetlands abundant in natural resources. He was elected to Congress in 2008 after serving in the Louisiana State Legislature from 1996-2008. He serves his colleagues as the House Republican Whip, the second-highest position in House Republican leadership. <more>
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REP. TOM EMMER, MN-06
HOUSE MAJORITY WHIP
Steve Scalise proudly represents the First Congressional District of Louisiana, stretching from the beautiful Northshore of Lake Pontchartrain and the culturally distinct New Orleans suburbs to the vibrant bayous and wetlands abundant in natural resources. He was elected to Congress in 2008 after serving in the Louisiana State Legislature from 1996-2008. He serves his colleagues as the House Republican Whip, the second-highest position in House Republican leadership. <more>
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REP. ELISE STEFANIK, NY-21
HOUSE GOP CONF. CHAIR
Congresswoman Elise Stefanik proudly represents New York’s 21st District in the House of Representatives in her fourth term in office. She is a member of the House Armed Services Committee, the Committee on Education and Labor, and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. On the Armed Services Committee, Congresswoman Stefanik serves as the Ranking Member on the new Subcommittee on Cyber, Innovative Technologies,<more>
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REP. GARY PALMER
GOP POLICY COM CHAIR
Mr. Palmer, who grew up in Hackleburg, a small town in Northwest Alabama, now lives in Hoover and represents Alabama’s 6th Congressional District. Mr. Palmer attended the University of Alabama and was the first person on either side of his family to attend college. In addition, he was a walk-on member of the football team under legendary football coach Bear Bryant. After earning a B.S. <more>
Maryland Republicans
meet Maryland republican
Congressman Andy Harris, MD-1
The son of immigrants who fled communist Eastern Europe immediately after World War II, Dr. Andy Harris has made a lifetime commitment to serving his neighbors, country, and community. Whether it was as a physician at the prestigious Johns Hopkins Hospital (or currently at Memorial Hospital of Easton), as a veteran of the Naval Reserve, as a hard-working state Senator, or now as Congressman, Andy has always been committed to serving others. He is dedicated to making sure every constituent in the 1st Congressional District receives the highest quality assistance and is well represented in the halls of Congress. <more>
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MARYLAND REPUBLICAN Senate and House LEADERS
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Senator Steve Hershey
Minority Leader
Steve Hershey is a lifelong Marylander, and businessman, who has been serving as the Upper Shore’s experienced conservative Senator since 2013. His service to our community includes 6 years as the Senate Republic Whip, standing up for our values
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Senator Justin Ready
Minority Whip
Justin Ready represents District 5 in the Maryland State Senate. He serves on the Judicial Proceedings Committee. He was appointed by Governor Larry Hogan to the Senate in February of 2015 to replace Sen. Joe Getty
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DEL. JASON C. BUCKEL, Esq.
Minority Leader
Member of the House of Delegates since January 14, 2014. Minority Leader, 2021-. Member, Ways and Means Committee, 2015- (election law subcommittee, 2015-17; finance resources subcommittee, 2015-19; revenues subcommittee,
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Del. Jesse Pippy
Minority Whip
Jesse grew up in a military family, living abroad in Europe and Asia. His family’s Frederick County roots go back to the 1700’s. For over a decade, since graduating from college, Jesse has been working in the private sector helping small businesses create
Meet Maryland Republican National Committeewoman
Nicolee Ambrose
Nicolee Ambrose is a grassroots activist, political commentator, and the statewide elected Republican National Committeewoman for Maryland.
In her role, Nicolee represents Maryland to the Republican National Committee (RNC), where she is one of three votes from Maryland on issues deciding the future of the national Republican Party.
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Meet Maryland Republican National Committeeman
David Bossie
David Bossie has served as our National Committeeman since 2016.
He has also served as president of Citizens United and Citizens United Foundation since 2001. Beginning in August 2016, Bossie took a five-month leave of absence to serve as Deputy Campaign Manager for Donald J. Trump for President. He was then named Deputy Executive Director for the Trump Presidential Transition Team.
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Republican members of the General Assembly
Republicans in the State Senate
Republicans in the House Delegate
| DISTRICT | Counties | Name | Party |
|---|---|---|---|
| DISTRICT 1 | Allegany, Garrett & Washington Counties | Michael W. McKay | R |
| DISTRICT 2 | Washington County | Paul D. Corderman | R |
| DISTRICT 29 | Calvert & St. Mary's Counties | Jack Bailey | R |
| DISTRICT 31 | Anne Arundel County | Bryan W. Simonaire | R |
| DISTRICT 35 | Cecil & Harford Counties | Jason C. Gallion | R |
| DISTRICT 36 | Caroline, Cecil, Kent & Queen Anne's Counties | Stephen S. Hershey, Jr. | R |
| DISTRICT 37 | Caroline, Dorchester, Talbot & Wicomico Counties | John F. Mautz | R |
| DISTRICT 38 | Somerset, Wicomico & Worcester Counties | Mary Beth Carozza | R |
| DISTRICT 4 | Carroll & Frederick Counties | William G. Folden | R |
| DISTRICT 42 | Baltimore County | Christopher R. West | R |
| DISTRICT 5 | Carroll County | Justin D. Ready | R |
| DISTRICT 6 | Baltimore County | Johnny Ray Salling | R |
| DISTRICT 7 | Baltimore County & Harford County | J. B. Jennings | R |
| First Name | Last Name | District |
|---|---|---|
| James C. | Hinebaugh, Jr. | District 1A |
| Jason C. | Buckel | District 1B |
| Terry L. | Baker | District 1C |
| Mark N. | Fisher | District 27C |
| Matt | Morgan | District 29A |
| Todd B. | Morgan | District 29C |
| William R. | Valentine | District 2A |
| William J. | Wivell | District 2A |
| Seth A. | Howard | District 30B |
| Rachel P. | Munoz | District 31 |
| Brian A. | Chisholm | District 31B |
| Nicholaus R. | Kipke | District 31B |
| Stuart Michael | Schmidt, Jr. | District 33B |
| Susan K. | McComas | District 34B |
| Michael | Griffith | District 35A |
| Teresa E. | Reilly | District 35A |
| Kevin B. | Hornberger | District 35B |
| Steven J. | Arentz | District 36 |
| Jefferson L. | Ghrist | District 36 |
| Jay A. | Jacobs | District 36 |
| Christopher T. | Adams, Jr. | District 37B |
| Thomas | Hutchinson | District 37B |
| Charles J. | Otto | District 38A |
| Carl L. | Anderton | District 38B |
| Wayne A. | Hartman | District 38C |
| Barrie S. | Ciliberti | District 4 |
| April Fleming | Miller | District 4 |
| Jesse T. | Pippy | District 4 |
| Nino | Mangione | District 42A |
| Joshua J. | Stonko | District 42C |
| Christopher E. | Bouchat | District 5 |
| April R. | Rose | District 5 |
| Christopher L. | Tomlinson | District 5 |
| Robin L. | Grammer, Jr | District 6 |
| Robert B. | Long | District 6 |
| Richard W. | Metzgar | District 6 |
| Lauren C. | Arikan | District 7 |
| Kathy | Szeliga | District 7 |
| Ryan | Nawrocki | District 7A |
Maryland Republican County Executives & Council Members
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Danielle Hornberger
County Executive, Cecil County
Elected on November 3, 2020, County Executive Hornberger is the third County Executive to serve Cecil County since the creation of the position in 2012. <more>
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Bob Cassilly
County Executive, Harford County
Upon entering office in December 2022, County Executive Bob Cassilly was committed to a focus on less talk, more action. The county was, and still is, facing an uncertain <more>
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Julie Giordano
County Executive, Wicomico County
Madam Executive, Julie Giordano, graduated from Salisbury University with a degree in Communications with a concentration in Public Relations. She worked as the Special Events Coordinator <more>