SACRAMENTO – Today, California Republican Party Chairwoman Jessica Millan Patterson issued the following statement on the election of new Republican National Committee Chair Michael Whatley and Co-Chair Lara Trump:

“Congratulations to Chairman Whatley and Co-Chair Trump on their resounding victories today. They are going to be a formidable force leading the Republican National Committee through a critical election year. Republicans have an opportunity to win back the White House, flip the Senate, and grow our House majority this November, and I’m encouraged to see our new leaders ready to face this mission head on. I’ve worked closely with Chairman Whatley as fellow state party chairs and know he has the insight and determination to take his success in North Carolina to the national stage. Co-Chair Trump is a relentless advocate for Republican candidates, and I’m excited to see her take the Co-Chair position to the next level. The California Republican Party has built an incredibly strong partnership with the RNC through the years, and I look forward to that relationship strengthening in the years ahead.”