07/23/2026
What an incredible evening!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2026 Nueces County Republican Party Executive Committee Organizational Meeting. We had a tremendous crowd, and we truly appreciate the overwhelming support as we begin a new two-year term. The energy in the room was a great reminder that Republicans across Nueces County are ready to get to work and win in November.
The evening began with a wonderful invocation by Deacon Mark Cazalas, followed by the recognition of our 2026 Republican candidates and our elected officials.
Congratulations to Chairman Carmen Calderone Jr. on being sworn in by Justice Jenny Cron. We also congratulate all of our Precinct Chairs, who were sworn in by Judge Michael McCauley, and our Officers and Committee Chairs, who were sworn in by Judge Inna Klein,. Thank you to each of these distinguished judges for taking part in this important ceremony.
Congratulations to Susan DeCou Lamb on being elected Secretary.
Congratulations to our newly elected Audit Committee members:
• Susie Sullivan
• John Holmgreen
• Melinda De Los Santos
Congratulations to our appointed officers:
• Vice Chair: Chad Magill
• Treasurer: Ed Bennett
• Legal Counsel: Evan Rodriguez
• Parliamentarian: Travis Vest
• Sergeant-at-Arms: Kimberly Ballenger
• Communications Director: Connor Adamson
Congratulations to our appointed Committee Chairs:
• Fundraising: Nancy Graves
• Candidate/Campaign: Connor Adamson
• Precinct Development: Gail Anderson
• Rules, Resolutions & By-Laws: Samuel Aundrá Fryer
The work begins now. Together, we'll continue building our organization, growing our grassroots efforts, and working to elect Republicans up and down the ballot in November.
Unity Drives Victory!