Gina Swoboda
Gina Swoboda | |
|---|---|
Swoboda in 2024 | |
| Chair of the Arizona Republican Party | |
| In office January 27, 2024 – January 25, 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Jill Norgaard (acting) |
| Succeeded by | Sergio Arellano |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Gina Marie Hennessy[1] June 27, 1969 |
| Party | Republican |
| Education | Arizona State University, Tempe (BA) |
Gina Marie Swoboda[3] (born June 27, 1969) is an American politician who served as chairwoman of the Arizona Republican Party from 2024 to 2026.[4][5] She defeated state Corporation Commissioner Jim O'Connor with 67% of the vote to become chairwoman in January 2024.[6]
During the 1980s and 1990s, Swoboda was a registered Democrat and a supporter of the Democratic Leadership Council, though she came from a Republican family. She became a Republican in 2008.[2]
Prior to serving as chairwoman, Gina had worked in the State of Arizona's election office, served as a local registrar, as a precinct captain, and a statewide trainer for poll observers. Additionally, she worked in the Arizona Secretary of State's office under Democrat Katie Hobbs prior to Hobbs' election as governor in 2022.[7][8]
In October 2025, Swoboda announced her candidacy in the 2026 election for Arizona's 1st congressional district. The seat is open following incumbent Republican David Schweikert's decision to run for governor. Swoboda was endorsed by President Donald Trump on October 20, 2025.[9] In February 2026, Swoboda filed paperwork indicating she may instead run for Arizona Secretary of State.[10]
References
- ^ https://ginaswoboda.com/about/
- ^ a b Gilger, Lauren (March 27, 2025). "Why Arizona GOP chairwoman Gina Swoboda went from Clinton Democrat to Trump loyalist". KJZZ FM.
- ^ Rego, Max (October 21, 2025). "Trump-backed Arizona GOP chair announces House run".
- ^ "Arizona Republicans select Gina Swoboda as new party leader". KJZZ FM. January 28, 2024. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
- ^ "Swoboda steps back as Republican Party of Arizona appoints new chair". Arizona Capitol Times. January 25, 2026. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
- ^ "Arizona Republicans choose Trump favorite Gina Swoboda as party chair". Associated Press. January 28, 2024. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
- ^ Schutsky, Wayne (January 28, 2024). "Arizona Republicans select Gina Swoboda as new party leader". Fronteras Desk. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
- ^ Riley, Kiera. "Republicans re-elect Gina Swoboda as Arizona party chair". Arizona Capitol Times. Retrieved March 20, 2025.
- ^ Duda, Jeremy (October 20, 2025). "Arizona GOP chair Swoboda runs for open House seat with Trump's backing". Axios. Retrieved October 28, 2025.
- ^ Gersony, Laura (February 4, 2026). "Gina Swoboda flirts with switching races as US House bid struggles". Arizona Republic. Retrieved February 4, 2026.