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George was elected to the state Republican executive committee to represent Senate District 8 in 2020, then elected chair of the [[Collin County, Texas|Collin County]] GOP by the executive committee in October 2021 and won re-election in March 2022.<ref>[https://abrahamgeorge.com/meet-abraham/ Meet Abraham George], ''Abraham George Campaign''. Access Date: May 27, 2024.</ref> As chairman, he criticized the impeachment of [[Texas Attorney General]] [[Ken Paxton]] as a waste of time and resources that took Republican House members away from priorities such as the border and economy.<ref>Love, Caroline. [https://www.keranews.org/news/2023-09-16/collin-gop-chair-calls-paxton-impeachment-acquittal-a-triumph Collin County GOP chair calls Paxton impeachment acquittal a ‘triumph’], [[KERA-TV]], [[Dallas, Texas]], North Texas Public Broadcasting, Inc., September 16, 2023.</ref><ref name="KRLD10092023" /> In October 2023, he resigned to run in the Republican primary for [[Texas's 89th House of Representatives district|Texas’s 89th house district]], challenging incumbent [[Candy Noble]], where he was defeated.<ref>Hamilton, Shelbie. [https://communityimpact.com/dallas-fort-worth/mckinney/election/2024/03/05/candy-noble-wins-republican-primary-race-for-state-house-district-89-seat/ Candy Noble wins Republican primary race for State House District 89 seat], ''Community Impact'', March 5, 2024.</ref> He was elected chairman at the Texas Republican convention in [[San Antonio, Texas|San Antonio]] on May 24, 2024.<ref name="DMNGromer05242024"/> George faced five other candidates. On the convention floor, George defeated outgoing party Vice Chair Dana Myers<ref name="TXTrib05242024"/><ref name="TXScorecard">Waltens, Brandon. [https://texasscorecard.com/state/abraham-george-elected-chair-of-texas-gop/ Abraham George Elected Chair of Texas GOP], ''Texas Scorecard'', May 24, 2024.</ref> and former [[Texas Real Estate Commission|Real Estate Commissioner]] Weston Martinez.<ref name="TXTrib05242024"/><ref name="TXScorecard"/> In the final round of voting, George defeated Myers, 54% to 46%.<ref name="TXScorecard"/> George was endorsed by the outgoing chairman [[Matt Rinaldi]]<ref name="TXTrib05242024"/><ref>{{cite web | last=Downen | first=Robert | title=Race to succeed Texas GOP chair Matt Rinaldi has become referendum on his tenure | website=The Texas Tribune | date=March 27, 2024 | url=https://www.texastribune.org/2024/03/27/texas-republican-party-matt-rinaldi-chair/ | access-date=May 28, 2024}}</ref> and |
George was elected to the state Republican executive committee to represent Senate District 8 in 2020, then elected chair of the [[Collin County, Texas|Collin County]] GOP by the executive committee in October 2021 and won re-election in March 2022.<ref>[https://abrahamgeorge.com/meet-abraham/ Meet Abraham George], ''Abraham George Campaign''. Access Date: May 27, 2024.</ref> As chairman, he criticized the impeachment of [[Texas Attorney General]] [[Ken Paxton]] as a waste of time and resources that took Republican House members away from priorities such as the border and economy.<ref>Love, Caroline. [https://www.keranews.org/news/2023-09-16/collin-gop-chair-calls-paxton-impeachment-acquittal-a-triumph Collin County GOP chair calls Paxton impeachment acquittal a ‘triumph’], [[KERA-TV]], [[Dallas, Texas]], North Texas Public Broadcasting, Inc., September 16, 2023.</ref><ref name="KRLD10092023" /> In October 2023, he resigned to run in the Republican primary for [[Texas's 89th House of Representatives district|Texas’s 89th house district]], challenging incumbent [[Candy Noble]], where he was defeated.<ref>Hamilton, Shelbie. [https://communityimpact.com/dallas-fort-worth/mckinney/election/2024/03/05/candy-noble-wins-republican-primary-race-for-state-house-district-89-seat/ Candy Noble wins Republican primary race for State House District 89 seat], ''Community Impact'', March 5, 2024.</ref> He was elected chairman at the Texas Republican convention in [[San Antonio, Texas|San Antonio]] on May 24, 2024.<ref name="DMNGromer05242024"/> George faced five other candidates. On the convention floor, George defeated outgoing party Vice Chair Dana Myers<ref name="TXTrib05242024"/><ref name="TXScorecard">Waltens, Brandon. [https://texasscorecard.com/state/abraham-george-elected-chair-of-texas-gop/ Abraham George Elected Chair of Texas GOP], ''Texas Scorecard'', May 24, 2024.</ref> and former [[Texas Real Estate Commission|Real Estate Commissioner]] Weston Martinez.<ref name="TXTrib05242024"/><ref name="TXScorecard"/> In the final round of voting, George defeated Myers, 54% to 46%.<ref name="TXScorecard"/> George was endorsed by the outgoing chairman [[Matt Rinaldi]]<ref name="TXTrib05242024"/><ref>{{cite web | last=Downen | first=Robert | title=Race to succeed Texas GOP chair Matt Rinaldi has become referendum on his tenure | website=The Texas Tribune | date=March 27, 2024 | url=https://www.texastribune.org/2024/03/27/texas-republican-party-matt-rinaldi-chair/ | access-date=May 28, 2024}}</ref> and Attorney General [[Ken Paxton]].<ref name="Texan05242024"/> |
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George opposes Democrats being appointed to committee chair positions in the Texas House by a Republican Speaker. He believes that the practice takes away the power of the House from the Republicans and gives it to the Democrats.<ref>Chartier, Tiffany. [https://dallasexpress.com/profiles/public-leadership-or-public-service-tx-rep-noble-vs-george/ Public Leadership or Public Service?: TX Rep. Noble vs. George], ''[[Monty Bennett|Dallas Express]]'', February 27, 2024</ref> |
George opposes Democrats being appointed to committee chair positions in the Texas House by a Republican Speaker. He believes that the practice takes away the power of the House from the Republicans and gives it to the Democrats.<ref>Chartier, Tiffany. [https://dallasexpress.com/profiles/public-leadership-or-public-service-tx-rep-noble-vs-george/ Public Leadership or Public Service?: TX Rep. Noble vs. George], ''[[Monty Bennett|Dallas Express]]'', February 27, 2024</ref> |
Revision as of 19:13, 28 May 2024
Abraham George | |
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File:Abraham George.jpg | |
Chair of the Texas Republican Party | |
Assumed office May 24, 2024 | |
Preceded by | Matt Rinaldi |
Personal details | |
Born | Abraham George October 19, 1979 Kerala, Republic of India[1][2] |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Mariam George |
Children | 2 |
Education | University of North Texas (MBA) |
Website | Campaign website |
Abraham George (born October 19, 1979) is an American businessman and politician from Parker, Texas and the chairman of the Republican Party of Texas since May 2024.[3][4][5]
Early life and education
Born in India, George moved to the United States at the age of 16 with his family in 1996[1][6] He became a U.S. citizen in 2001.[2] George earned his MBA from the University of North Texas.
Political career
George was elected to the state Republican executive committee to represent Senate District 8 in 2020, then elected chair of the Collin County GOP by the executive committee in October 2021 and won re-election in March 2022.[7] As chairman, he criticized the impeachment of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton as a waste of time and resources that took Republican House members away from priorities such as the border and economy.[8][6] In October 2023, he resigned to run in the Republican primary for Texas’s 89th house district, challenging incumbent Candy Noble, where he was defeated.[9] He was elected chairman at the Texas Republican convention in San Antonio on May 24, 2024.[3] George faced five other candidates. On the convention floor, George defeated outgoing party Vice Chair Dana Myers[4][10] and former Real Estate Commissioner Weston Martinez.[4][10] In the final round of voting, George defeated Myers, 54% to 46%.[10] George was endorsed by the outgoing chairman Matt Rinaldi[4][11] and Attorney General Ken Paxton.[5]
George opposes Democrats being appointed to committee chair positions in the Texas House by a Republican Speaker. He believes that the practice takes away the power of the House from the Republicans and gives it to the Democrats.[12]
Election results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Republican | Candy Noble (incumbent) | 9,579 | 52.60% | |
Republican | Abraham George | 8,632 | 47.40% | |
Total votes | 18,211 | 100.00% |
References
- ^ a b Meet Abraham George, Abraham George for State Chairman. Access Date: May 25, 2024.
- ^ a b Ballotpedia survey responses, Ballotpedia, Access Date: May 25, 2024.
- ^ a b Jeffers, Gromer. Texas Republican convention approves closed primary, selects new leader, Dallas Morning News, May 24, 2024.
- ^ a b c d Downey, Renzo; Downen, Robert (24 May 2024). "Far-right favorite Abraham George elected to lead Texas GOP". Texas Tribune. Archived from the original on 25 May 2024.
- ^ a b Johnson, Brad. Abraham George Elected Next Texas GOP Chair Ahead of 2024 General, Closed Primary Rule Established, The Texan, May 24, 2024.
- ^ a b Lewis, Curt. Collin County GOP Chairman steps down to run for Texas House seat, KRLD AM Radio Dallas, October 9, 2023.
- ^ Meet Abraham George, Abraham George Campaign. Access Date: May 27, 2024.
- ^ Love, Caroline. Collin County GOP chair calls Paxton impeachment acquittal a ‘triumph’, KERA-TV, Dallas, Texas, North Texas Public Broadcasting, Inc., September 16, 2023.
- ^ Hamilton, Shelbie. Candy Noble wins Republican primary race for State House District 89 seat, Community Impact, March 5, 2024.
- ^ a b c Waltens, Brandon. Abraham George Elected Chair of Texas GOP, Texas Scorecard, May 24, 2024.
- ^ Downen, Robert (March 27, 2024). "Race to succeed Texas GOP chair Matt Rinaldi has become referendum on his tenure". The Texas Tribune. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
- ^ Chartier, Tiffany. Public Leadership or Public Service?: TX Rep. Noble vs. George, Dallas Express, February 27, 2024