RPI Leadership Elections — The Down Ticket Races

The race for chair has completely overshadowed the fact that there are four positions being voted on this Saturday, In addition to a chair, the SCC will elect a co-chair, treasurer and secretary.

The co-chair race has not gotten any attention but it could get interesting. An anonymous commenter over at Krusty has suggested that there may be a dark horse emerging in this race.

Current co-chair, Leon Mosely has declared his candidacy and in today's Cedar Rapids Gazette, Paul Pate indicated his willingness to serve as co-chair, should he not be elected chair:

Paul Pate, the former Cedar Rapids mayor and former Iowa secretary of state, had announced his intentions to run for chairman but said Thursday he could be considered for the co-chair position instead.

“It’s a better fit for what I can offer and what they’re looking for,” Pate said.

The other two races are for treasurer and secretary. Both these positions must be selected from the SCC membership. Gopal Krishna is the current treasurer and Lisa Smith is secretary. So far, no one has publicly declared their candidacy for either position.

Comments

[paul Pate]

The State GOP wheeled and dealed to determine the leadership team for Iowa. This very small group made the call with out really any input from the county gop leaders or state legislators. I think these new guys can do well but thr power boys who put them in office have to step up.