Bend, Ore. – The Deschutes County Republican Central Committee held elections Tuesday night to elect their new leadership. The new Deschutes County Republican Party chair is 19 year old Reagan Knopp, one of the youngest party chairs in US History. The College Student and Legislative Staffer plans to chart a new course to help unite the party faithful and build Republican support in the community.
“Everyone can benefit from Republican policies and the Constitutional principles of freedom and limited government.” stated newly elected-chair Reagan Knopp. “As Republicans we’re going to be focused on taking this message to our community. That regardless of your age, race, or gender Republican policies are the way to a better America for everyone.”
As chair of Deschutes County Republicans, Reagan Knopp is seeking to guide the local party in its outreach to the voters in Deschutes County by expanding outreach efforts using modern digital tools and focused messaging that brought Republicans success throughout the country.
The full slate of candidates elected by the Deschutes County Republican Central Committee is as follows;
Chairman: Reagan Knopp
Vice Chairman: Dave Klym
Secretary: Donna McDonnell
Treasurer: Jared Black
Delegates: John Philo, and Jackie Ehlers
Alternate Delegates: Kathleen Combs, Keith Sime, Kaye Williams, and
Michael Kusinska
“This is a great team. We’re from all different parts of Deschutes County and we’re going to do great work to bring our message to our local community.” said Reagan Knopp. “I’m excited about the possibilities going forward. The work for 2016 starts here and now.”
Reagan Knopp is a 19 year old college student. He’s worked for two years as a legislative assistant in Salem. His campaign experience includes serving as a grassroots volunteer, field director and deputy campaign manager.