Ronna Romney McDaniel
Ronna Romney McDaniel (born March 20, 1973) is an American political strategist who served as the chairwoman of the Republican National Committee from 2017 to 2024. A member of the Republican Party, She also was the chairwoman of the Michigan Republican Party from 2015 to 2017. McDaniel is the granddaughter of George W. Romney and the niece of Mitt Romney.
Ronna McDaniel | |
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| Chair of the Republican National Committee | |
| In office January 19, 2017 – March 8, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Reince Priebus |
| Succeeded by | Michael Whatley |
| Chair of the Michigan Republican Party | |
| In office February 21, 2015 – January 19, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Bobby Schostak |
| Succeeded by | Ronald Weiser |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ronna Romney March 20, 1973 Austin, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Patrick McDaniel |
| Children | 2 |
| Parents |
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| Relatives | Romney family |
| Education | Brigham Young University (BA) |
Since McDaniel's leadership, the Republican Party has had a net loss of seven governorships, three seats in the United States Senate, and 19 seats in the House of Representatives, and the presidency.[1]
McDaniel and her husband, Patrick McDaniel, have two children.[2] They live in Northville, Michigan.[3]
On October 2, 2020, the Republican National Committee said McDaniel had tested positive for COVID-19 on September 30. She had been staying at her home in Michigan since September 26 after one of her relatives tested positive.[4][5]
On March 8, 2024, McDaniel resigned from her post after the Super Tuesday primary elections.[6][7]
References
change- ↑ Treene, Alayna (2022-12-13). "The RNC's lopsided power struggle". Axios. Retrieved 2023-01-07.
- ↑ "Latest Romney in politics is not a candidate". Detroit Free Press. August 23, 2015. Retrieved November 14, 2016.
- ↑ Kelsey, Nancy (March 7, 2012). "Q&A With Northville Resident Ronna Romney McDaniel: Mitt Romney's niece, Ronna Romney McDaniel, spearheaded his campaign in Michigan". Northville Patch. Retrieved November 14, 2016.
- ↑ RNC chairwoman Ronna McDaniel tests positive for coronavirus
- ↑ Ronna McDaniel has tested positive for coronavirus. She found out Wednesday and has been home since the previous Saturday, according to statement from Republican National Committee
- ↑ "RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel announces resignation after Trump criticism". NBC News. 2024-02-26. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
- ↑ "Donald Trump's takeover of the Republican Party: Ronna McDaniel resigns as party chair". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
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