TOPEKA – The Kansas Republican Party announced Monday that it has hired Shannon Golden as its Executive Director. Golden comes to the Kansas Republican Party from Kansas Senate President Susan Wagle’s office. Golden was Senator Wagle’s Communications Director.

According to Michael Kuckelman, Kansas Republican Party Chair, the search for the Executive Director has been a four-month search and he looked at several candidates prior to deciding on Golden. “One of my priorities is to improve our messaging and I am convinced Shannon can deliver our message for us. In regard to her experience, “I have been impressed with Shannon in my interactions with the Senate. Shannon stood out in her ability and her professionalism.”

“I look forward to Shannon helping me lead the party. As Executive Director, Shannon will be responsible for the day to day operations of the KS GOP as well as working closely with me to develop strategy and policy leading into the 2020 elections.” – KS GOP Chairman Mike Kuckelman

“I’m looking forward to meeting with and working with Shannon. 2020 is going to be an important campaign cycle for Kansas Republicans. We’ll need to ensure we have a candidate and operation that can hold our all-important Senate seat. Team Marshall is wishing her well and standing by to help in any way we can.” – Congressman Roger Marshall

“National politics takes up all the oxygen, but state and local politics is where the differences are made. I’m glad to see that is where the party is focusing its efforts.” – Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt

“The Kansas Republican Party has made a wise choice with the hiring of Shannon as Executive Director. I’ve worked with Shannon for the last 2 sessions and I can attest to her political knowledge, work ethic, and ability to build coalitions. Congratulations to the KSGOP.” – Senator Jim Denning

“It is projected that there will be a record turnout of Kansas Republicans in the 2020 elections. The Kansas Republican Party has the ability to expand our supermajorities in both chambers of the Kansas Legislature in addition to taking back the 3rd Congressional District in the 2020 election” said Kansas Republican Party Executive Director Shannon Golden. “I look forward to working with the Kansas Republican Party team and Republicans across our state to make that a reality.”

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