Ronna McDaniel, the second woman ever to serve as chair of the Republican National Committee, announced her resignation on Monday, February 26, 2024.
Who is Ronna McDaniel?
Ronna Romney McDaniel, born in 1973 in Austin, Texas, is the niece of Utah Senator Mitt Romney, serving since January 2019.
Having a political strategist career, she became RNC chair in 2017. With six siblings, McDaniel holds a bachelor’s degree in English from Brigham Young University.
Before her RNC role, she chaired the Michigan Republican Party from 2015 to 2017, contributing to President Donald J. Trump’s victory in the state.
What does Ronna McDaniel do?
Heading the RNC, McDaniel led record fundraising initiatives, developed an Election Integrity operation, and grew grassroots fundraising to 1 million contributors.
During McDaniel’s tenure, the RNC gained Senate seats in 2018 and reclaimed the House in 2022, making history as the longest-serving female chair of a national party.
She has been a precinct delegate, an RNC committeewoman, and a national delegate at the 2012 Republican National Convention.
Why did Ronna McDaniel resign from the Republican National Committee?
According to The New York Times, McDaniel revealed her resignation on February 26, 2024, intending to depart on March 8 after Super Tuesday.
She expressed her commitment to ensure Republican victories in the upcoming elections and noted her accomplishments in strengthening election processes.
With plans to exit post the South Carolina primary, McDaniel informed former President Trump, who endorsed Michael Whatley as her potential successor.
ABC News reported Trump’s endorsement of Whatley, marking a transition in RNC leadership.
ABC News also unveiled McDaniel’s decision to step down and transition leadership.
Is Ronna McDaniel married?
Married to Patrick McDaniel, Ronna McDaniel has two children, Abigail and Nash.
