43rd Biennial Convention

Slate of Officers, 2026-2027

In accordance with the NFRW Bylaws [Article VII, Sec. 1], the 2025 Nominating Committee, elected by the NFRW Board of Directors, has nominated the following Slate of Officers to serve the National Federation of Republican Women for the 2026-2027 term:

• PRESIDENT: Martha Jenkins, North Carolina
• 1st VICE PRESIDENT: Karen Newton, Texas
• 2nd VICE PRESIDENT: Lorie Legere, Oklahoma
• 3rd VICE PRESIDENT: Keri Abernathy, Mississippi
• 4th VICE PRESIDENT: Judy Barlow, Alabama
• SECRETARY: Cindy Casaus, Arizona
• TREASURER: Heidi Parker Martin, Louisiana

Delegates to the 43rd Biennial Convention will elect NFRW’s national officers for the 2026-2027 term.

Special thanks to the 2025 Nominating Committee:
Sovilla Mennen, Indiana, Chair 
Gay Dillard, North Carolina, Secretary
Sharon Boreing, Tennessee
Gwen Ecklund, Iowa
Jennie Frederick, Wisconsin
Penny Payne, Mississippi
Zenia Warren, Texas
Melissa Beaudoin, Florida, alternate
Tereasa Rima, Alabama, alternate

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