Tina Benkiser
Republican Party of Texas Chairman
Candidate for RNC Co-Chairman
Tina Benkiser, an experienced and respected leader in the areas of law, politics and volunteerism, has served as the Chairman of the Republican Party of Texas since 2003. Committed to promoting Republican principles and building infrastructure so that those who share such principles can get effectively involved in the political process, Chairman Benkiser has helped build one of the strongest, most successful parties in America.
Under Chairman Benkiser’s leadership, Texas Republicans have achieved historic successes. In addition to electing the largest conservative Congressional delegation in the nation and being entrusted with all statewide offices and control of the Texas Legislature, Republicans have won almost 500 seats previously held by Democrats, making historic gains in every area of the State in recent elections. Tina is using her extensive experience to fight for conservative principles and win Republican victories the right way – with smart planning, good organizing, hard work and, above all, character and integrity.
During her tenure, Tina has launched aggressive campaigns on a number of our Party’s core issues. She has fought to protect private property rights, protect 1st and 2nd Amendment rights, protect family values, promote ballot integrity, reform our legal system, protect and secure our borders, and limit government growth and spending to name a few. Inspiring people who share our principles, Tina knows how to share a conservative message in a positive and practical way.
Understanding the value and strength of Republican activists, Tina travels extensively speaking to thousands of people as well as the press about the Party and its principles. She is a frequent guest on television and talk radio while continuing to reach voters through millions of calls, direct mail and a vast array of electronic media.
Chairman Benkiser is a corporate transactional and intellectual property attorney. She is also a qualified mediator, the skills of which she puts to use in the political world every day. She lives in Houston with her husband Eric.
