Todd Graves named new state GOP chariman
The Missouri Republican State Committee elected Kansas City area attorney Todd Graves as the new state GOP chairman Saturday.
The unanimous election follows an election cycle in Missouri in which GOP candidates win all seven statewide races.
“I am honored to lead the Republican Party during this historic time,” Graves said. “Missourians have entrusted Republicans with the great responsibility of leading our state. I look forward to working with our Republican elected officials to grow our party by governing responsibly, making life better for all citizens, and taking our party’s positive message to every single Missourian.”
Graves is a partner at Graves Garrett law firm in Kansas City and is a former U.S. attorney appointed by President George W. Bush. He has prosecuted cases involving health care fraud and public corruption, as well as drug trafficking and terror financing.
Gravis is president of the Pony Express Council of the Boy Scouts of America, serves on the Board of Directors of Ballotpedia and is a founding member of the Kansas City, Missouri, Police Foundation. He lives with his wife, Tracy, and four children on a farm just north of Kansas City.
“Todd Graves is a conservative fighter, and I know that he will do an outstanding job as party chairman,” said Gov.-elect Eric Greitens, who supported Graves’ selection. “I’m excited to work with him and his team to take Missouri in a new direction.”
Outgoing Chairman John Hancock praised Graves’ election. “Todd Graves is a strong leader, and he has tremendous political sense, proven fundraising ability, and an ability to unite people. I expect that he will lead the Republican Party to continued success in 2018 and beyond, ” Hancock said.
The State Committee also elected Kay Hoflander, of Higginsville as vice chair, Nick Myers, of Joplin as secretary, and Pat Thomas, of Jefferson City, as treasurer. Each election was uncontested and unanimous.
