Florida Republican Party Chair Evan Power was reelected Saturday with landslide support from the state’s Republican committee people.
The former Leon County Republican Party Chair bested Charlotte County GOP Chair Dave Kalin in a 183-19 vote. This is the first time he has been elected to serve in the position.
Power became the Florida GOP’s chair after former Chair Christian Ziegler resigned after a sex-related scandal. In the year he took over the role, Republicans have expanded their dominance in the state. President-elect Donald Trump performed better than every Republican presidential candidate in Florida since 1988.
Shortly after being elected, several prominent Republicans congratulated him on social media:
Congrats @EvanPower! Well deserved. Floridians can be confident with you at the helm of @FloridaGOP that Florida will stay RED and continue to be the best state in the nation! https://t.co/b34ARGB9LX
— Rick Scott (@ScottforFlorida) January 11, 2025
Congratulations, Chairman @EvanPower on your election! @FloridaGOP’s future is bright as we continue to elect competent conservative leaders that will ensure Florida remains prosperous, safe, and free. I’m glad to be a part of our great Republican team!
— Ashley Moody (@AshleyMoodyFL) January 11, 2025
It was an honor to address grassroots leaders in Orlando at the @FloridaGOP Annual Meeting.
— Byron Donalds (@ByronDonalds) January 11, 2025
Congratulations Chairman @EvanPower on reelection.
Congratulations @ViceMayorJo on election as Vice Chairman.
We are the strongest party in the nation & we’ll continue to LEAD THE WAY. pic.twitter.com/Kw2fNGqJwj
Congratulations Chairman @EvanPower on your decisive victory today! Florida Republicans are in great hands as we continue to keep Florida the freest state in the nation. https://t.co/zvIgK1gTiI
— Daniel Perez (@Daniel_PerezFL) January 11, 2025
Power will serve in the term for two years.