Corrin Rankin Elected Chairwoman of California Republican Party

Jessica Millan Patterson wraps up her tenure in the CAGOP leadership role.

California Republican Party chairwoman Corrin Rankin speaks at the CAGOP convention in Sacramento, Calif., on March 16, 2025. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times

SACRAMENTO—Delegates elected Corrin Rankin as the new chairwoman of the California Republican Party on March 16 at the CAGOP convention.

Rankin, the sitting vice chairwoman, defeated former state Sen. Mike Morrell (R-District 23) for the position. She succeeds Jessica Millan Patterson, who wrapped up her tenure at the helm of the state party leadership at the three-day convention over the weekend.