Tina Benkiser

American lawyer
Tina J. Benkiser
Chair of the Texas Republican Party
In office
2003–2009
Preceded bySusan Weddington
Succeeded byCathie Adams
Personal details
Born (1963-02-07) February 7, 1963 (age 61)
SpouseEric Benkiser
Residence(s)Signal Mountain, Tennessee, U.S.
OccupationAttorney

Tina Renee Johns Benkiser (born February 7, 1963) is an attorney and was from 2003 to 2009 the state chairman of the Republican Party of Texas. She became chairman on the resignation of Susan Weddington.[1][2] Benkiser resigned from the post in 2009 to serve as a senior adviser in Governor Rick Perry’s campaign for re-election.[3]

References

  1. ^ Whittaker, Richard (December 22, 2008). "Benkiser for RNC Co-Chair?". The Austin Chronicle. Archived from the original on December 25, 2017. Retrieved March 8, 2021.
  2. ^ Wilson, Reid (December 16, 2008). "Blackwell, Benkiser team up for RNC bid". The Hill. Archived from the original on March 8, 2021. Retrieved March 8, 2021.
  3. ^ "Texas Republicans seek a new party chairman | Texarkana Gazette". www.texarkanagazette.com. 2009-10-09. Retrieved 2024-02-26.

External links

  • Tina J. Benkiser's Bio
Preceded by
Susan Weddington
Republican Party of Texas State Chair

Tina Benkiser
2003–2009

Succeeded by
Cathie Adams
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