COLUMBUS – Former state Sen. Josh McKoon won a three-way race on Saturday to lead the state GOP with a promise to unify Republicans after the divisive tenure of his predecessor David Shafer, who presided over a wave of GOP losses during his four-year stint as party chair.

Delegates also elected Brian Pritchard as the party’s first vice-chair and David Cross won a slot as the party’s second vice-chair. Laurie McClain is the new treasurer, and Jenny Eckman won the assistant treasurer post. Caroline Jeffords is the new GOP secretary, and Suzi Voyles is the assistant secretary.

Voting is now underway for other posts.

Read more here: Meet Josh McKoon, the new Georgia GOP chair

Georgia Republican Party Chairman candidates Dennis Fucch (left) and Rebecca Yardley (right) hold hands with newly appointed chairman Joshua McKoon (center) during the GOP Convention on Saturday, June 10, 2023. (Natrice Miller/natrice.miller@ajc.com)

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