(The Center Square) – Arizona Republican Party Chair Gina Swoboda will serve another term leading the party following her re-election on Saturday.
“It is an honor to be elected to lead our Republican Party of Arizona into the 2026 elections. The road to winning begins today – every vote, every precinct, and every campaign matters. As a united Republican party, we will continue to WIN for President Trump and all Arizonans,” Swoboda said in a statement.
“I believe that by working together, we can help our Republican candidates win up and down the ticket, promote our conservative values, and Make America – and Arizona – Great Again!” she continued.
The former elections official won the race 978 to 758 against former state Rep. Cory McGarr, according to the Arizona Republic. Swoboda was backed by President Donald Trump, and McGarr was backed by some members of the group Turning Point USA and other Republicans, as disagreements emerged over contracts and what election litigation to pursue, according to Arizona Agenda.
“Congratulations to Chairwoman Gina Swoboda, who I strongly endorsed, for being Re-Elected to another term leading the GREAT Arizona GOP!” Trump posted to Truth Social. “She was a key part of our HISTORIC VICTORY in 2024. Gina is MAGA all the way, and I know she will do a fantastic job, and WIN many more races for Arizona Republicans in 2026, and beyond!”
The Arizona Democratic Party saw major changes earlier this month, as they swapped out Yolanda Bejarano with Robert Branscomb following Trump’s victory in the Grand Canyon State in November, along with other significantly down ballot wins for Republicans in competitive races.
“I am incredibly honored to be leading our Party during such a critical time in its development,” Branscomb said in a statement. “As Party Chair, I will work to bring new people into our coalition, uplift grassroots organizers that are engaging voters year round, and to make the Party accessible to all Arizonans that want to learn more about our platform. Alongside our new Executive Board, I am excited about the work we will do together over the course of the next two years.”
Longtime Democratic Party treasurer Rick McGuire was also replaced by Greg Freeman amid financial misconduct allegations, according to the Arizona Capitol Times.
