Former state Sen. Doyle Webb of Benton was elected today (Saturday) as chairman of the Arkansas Republican Party, immediately stepping into the post. Webb replaces Dennis Milligan, who did not seek re-election. Webb’s term is two years. A lawyer, he once was chief of staff for the late Lt. Gov. Win Rockefeller. Webb will work to make make the party stronger by nurturing local organizations.Webb and state party treasurer Joseph Wood of Fayetteville were contenders for the party’s top spot. They answered questions and addressed the party’s state committee before the vote. Karen Ray, RPA Executive Direcor said the party’s executive committee will decide on a salary for Chairman Webb. After the election, Webb took charge of the meeting in his new role as chairman. Wood was re-elected state treasurer.
Jason Tolbert, The Tolbert Report, interviewed newly elected Chairman Webb [Thank you Jason]
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