RGA Announces 2026 Leadership

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Republican Governors Association (RGA) today announced Montana Governor Greg Gianforte has been elected to serve as RGA Chair, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves will serve as RGA Vice Chair, and Tennessee Governor Bill Lee will serve as Policy Chair for 2026.

The election occurred at RGA’s 2025 Annual Conference, and the governors will assume their positions immediately, serving for a one-year term.

“I want to thank Governor Kemp for his leadership of RGA this past year and I’m grateful to my fellow Republican governors for the trust they’ve placed in me as we enter the 2026 election cycle. The stakes could not be higher,” said incoming RGA Chair Gov. Greg Gianforte. “States with Republican governors are thriving, with our citizens seeing lower costs, safer streets, and a higher quality of life. That stands in stark contrast to the many failing states led by Democrats, places Americans are fleeing. I look forward to working with President Trump and my colleagues to tell our story and elect more conservative leaders all across the country.”

“As the Democrat Party sprints toward socialism, it’s never been more important for states to elect Republican governors. America is at a crossroads, and Republican governors are the first line of defense from the radical left’s radical policies,” said incoming RGA Vice Chair Gov. Tate Reeves. “We’re focusing on the things that matter – like creating high-paying jobs, investing in American families, and keeping neighborhoods in our states safe. Alongside Governor Gianforte, Governor Lee, and President Trump, we’ll continue to elect more Republican governors and expand the American Dream.”

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