Corrin Rankin

Corrin Rankin
Chair of the California Republican Party
Assumed office
March 16, 2025
Preceded byJessica Millan Patterson
Personal details
BornCorrin Rankin Pellarin
(1974-03-19) March 19, 1974
PartyRepublican

Corrin Rankin Pellarin (born March 19, 1974) is an American politician who is the chairwoman of the California Republican Party.[1] She defeated former California State Senator Mike Morrell with 57% of the vote in March 2025, becoming the first black person to serve as chairwoman in state party history.[2][3]

Early life and education

Corrin Rankin was born and raised in Redwood City, California, on March 19, 1974.[4] For a brief period, Rankin lived in Menlo Park, California, and attended a Catholic school at St. Raymond. She received her college diploma from the Masters Institute of Technology in San Jose.[5]

References

  1. ^ Moellar, Kayla; Downs, Brandon (March 16, 2025). "Corrin Rankin elected chair of California Republican Party during convention". CBS News. Retrieved January 4, 2025.
  2. ^ Dotson, Nijzel (March 16, 2025). "California GOP elects Corrin Rankin as new party chair". KCRA. Retrieved January 4, 2025.
  3. ^ Nixon, Nicole (March 17, 2025). "Can California Republicans keep the 2024 momentum going? New chair wants to 'go on offense'". The Sacramento Bee. Retrieved January 4, 2025.
  4. ^ Garofoli, Joe (March 17, 2025). "California Republicans love diversity — when it's on their terms". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved January 4, 2025.
  5. ^ Castañeda, Vanessa (June 18, 2013). "Corrin Rankin Enters Political Arena, Accumulates Endorsements". Patch Media. Retrieved January 4, 2025.