ATLANTA — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has been elected Chair of the Republican Governors Association (RGA) for 2025, cementing his role as a critical leader within the Republican Party as the final year of his term approaches.
The election took place at the conclusion of the RGA’s 2024 Annual Conference. Kemp will begin his one-year term immediately, succeeding Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee.
“I want to thank my fellow governors for entrusting me to lead the Republican Governors Association,” Kemp said in a statement. "Republican governors are making commonsense, conservative policies a reality, putting families and children first, and making our states the best places to run a business and raise a family."
As chair, Kemp plans to focus on expanding the number of Republican governors nationwide, working alongside his peers and President-elect Donald Trump to advance the party’s goals.
Kemp’s leadership comes at a time when Georgia remains a critical battleground state in national politics.
Joining Kemp on the RGA’s 2025 leadership team are Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte as Vice Chair and several other prominent Republican governors, including Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin.
