BREAKING: McKay Resigns As GOP Chair
Sunday, November 27, 2011
GoLocalProv has learned Ken McKay has resigned as the chairman of the Rhode Island GOP. The Party's Executive Director Patrick Sweeney confirmed McKay will join the staff of US Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI).
Steve Frias, the party’s 1st vice chair will serve as acting chairman and an election to replace McKay must take place within 30 days.
McKay, who served as Governor Don Carcieri's Chief of Staff, only served as chairman since March, when he defeated Sweeney in a race to replace Gio Cicione.
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