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Lana Keesling Elected Chairwoman of the Indiana Republican Party





For Immediate Release: February 13, 2025

Contact: Gage Hoekstra, Press Secretary, [email protected]
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INDIANAPOLIS (February 13, 2025) – The Indiana Republican Party is proud to
announce the unanimous election of Lana Keesling as the next Chairwoman of the
Indiana Republican State Committee.



Chairwoman Keesling, currently the City Clerk of Fort Wayne, brings a strong
fundraising record to the role. She successfully laid claim to a long-held
Democrat seat, becoming the city's first Republican Clerk since 1971, defeating
a well-funded opponent in the process.



Having served as Vice Chair of the Allen County Republican Party and Treasurer
of the 3rd District Republican Congressional Committee, Chairwoman Keesling has
extensive experience with grassroots organizing and is determined to be a key
link between local party leaders and statewide officials.



Before entering public service, Chairwoman Keesling held an executive position
in a private company, managing finances, information technology, and human
resources, and earning both a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
and an MBA. She also brings entrepreneurial experience to the role, having been
a small business owner for ten years. Chairwoman Keesling is also a devoted
wife, mother to seven children, and grandmother to eleven grandchildren.



“I am deeply honored by the trust Governor Braun and the Indiana Republican
State Committee have placed to serve as our party's Chairwoman,” said
Chairwoman Keesling.“I have always been a firm believer in our party's agenda,
and I am deeply grateful to have this opportunity to grow our party and deliver
for Hoosiers. As Chairwoman, my first priority will always be to listen to and
represent our entire state, and I am certain that together we can create an
even stronger, more collaborative, and more effective party."



Governor Mike Braun congratulated Chairwoman Keesling’s on her election,
stating,“I congratulate Lana Keesling on her election as the Chairwoman of the
Indiana Republican Party. I commend the State Committee for their decision and
appreciated the opportunity to work with them to find leadership for our party.
Lana is a leader who understands commitment, service, and hard work. She will
be a tremendous asset to our grassroots leaders and all Hoosier Republicans.”



Former Interim-Chairwoman Erin Lucas will be returning to serve as Vice Chair.



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