By Arizona Capitol Times
Key Points:
- Sergio Arellano elected chair of Republican Party of Arizona
- Sitting chair Gina Swoboda left seat to pursue congressional run
- Eligibility questions and hand count prolonged meeting
Sergio Arellano was elected as the next chair of the Republican Party of Arizona at the annual mandatory meeting on Jan. 24, following a run-off with Pam Kirby.
Despite rumors that sitting chair Gina Swoboda would secure a nomination from the floor and stay at the helm, the meeting went by without any major upsets.
“Enough of the division, enough of the fighting, let’s focus on winning and kicking butt in November,” Arellano said.
