BREAKING: Whitbeck Resigns as RPV Chair

RPV Chair John Whitbeck has announced his resignation as RPV Chairman.  State Central Committee (SCC) is meeting today for their quarterly meeting in Richmond, where he made the announcement. His resignation is effective July 21, 2018.

Stay tuned and we will update with further information.

Update #1: The resignation will happen after the next RNC meeting, and be effective July 21.

Update #2: Nancy Dye’s name is being repeatedly mentioned as a possible successor around the meeting hall.

Update #3: There’s speculation that Whitbeck may want to run for Randy Minchew’s old seat

Update #4: Statement from John Whitbeck/RPV

 

 

 

 

 

 

Update #5: “Other political opportunities have arisen for me that I am thinking about pursuing”, says John Whitbeck  during his speech to party leaders.

Update #6: RTD on Whitbeck’s resignation and Corey Stewart

Update #7: Statement of House Speaker Kirk Cox: ““Chairman Whitbeck ably led the state party for the last three years through two difficult election cycles. As Chairman, John mobilized grassroots support to fight millions of dollars in out-of-state spending against Republicans across the Commonwealth, rebuilt RPV’s digital and messaging operation, and bridged the divides of our governing committee.

“John was a strong supporter of the House Republican Caucus throughout his time as Chairman, and we thank him for his support and service.

“I respect the difficult decision John had to make here, and look forward to working with him in other roles in the future. I know he will continue to be active in our party for many years to come.”

Update #8: More names being tossed out there for Chairman include Zach Werrell and Chuck Smith.

Update #9: Jim Gilmore’s name is actively being mentioned for Chairman