New Ector County Republican Party Leadership Swearing-In Ceremony and First Board Meeting

Odessa, Texas/July 12, 2024-The Ector County Republican Party recently held a swearing in ceremony of the new and re-elected Precinct Chairs and the newly elected Party Chair Donna Kelm. Supporters and guests along with State Representative, District 81 Brooks Landgraf, State Senator Kevin Sparks of the 31st District and John Beckmeyer, Odessa City Manager attended the special ceremony. 

(Donna Kelm, Party Chair-Ector County Republican Party/Odessa, Texas) 

After the swearing in ceremony the new Ector County Republican Party leadership held their first board meeting to address issues regarding the By-Laws and vote on resolutions. 

(Donna Kelm, Party Chair-Ector County Republican Party/Odessa, Texas) 

Brandon W. Hodges who was elected to the State Republican Executive Committee to Represent Texas Senate District 31 spoke at the swearing in ceremony and first ECRP board meeting. 

(Brandon W. Hodges, Elected to the State Republican Executive Committe/Representing Texas Senate District 31) 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

 

 

New Ector County Republican Party Leadership Holds an Open House and Meet & Greet Event

Odessa, Texas/June 21, 2024-The Ector County Republican Party recently held an Open House-Meet & Greet event at the Party Headquarters. Donna Kelm, the newly elected Party Chair as well as the newly elected precinct chairs met with supporters and guests. 

(Donna Kelm, Party Chair-Ector County Republican Party/Odessa, Texas) 

The new ECRP leadership plan to have a swearing –in ceremony in next couple of weeks and meetings to discuss strategies and logistics. 

(Donna Kelm, Party Chair-Ector County Republican Party/Odessa, Texas) 

Ronnie Lewis, the newly elected Precinct Chair 203, a volunteer position is excited for the new leadership and moving the Party forward. 

(Ronnie Lewis, ECRP Pct. Chair 203- Ector County Republican Party/Odessa, Texas) 

Donna Kelm, the new Ector County Republican Chair plans to do and outreach program to educate local High School students that will be eligible to vote on the importance of going to the polls and voting. 

(Donna Kelm, Party Chair-Ector County Republican Party/Odessa, Texas) 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera. 

 

Donna Kelm Elected as the New Ector County Republican Chair

Odessa, Texas/March 7, 2024-Supporters and invited guests attended the Election Watch Party during the Republican and Democratic Primary elections on Tuesday, March 5th. The watch party featured Donna Kelm, Ronnie Lewis and Ector County Republican Precinct Chairs that were running for re-election. And those running for the first time. 

(Ronnie Lewis, Newly Elected Precinct Chair 203-Ector County Republican Party/Odessa, Texas) 

Donna Kelm, a Republican candidate running for Ector County Republican Party Chair won the Party position that was held for a time by Tisha Crow. 

(Donna Kelm, Newly Elected Ector County Republican Party Chair/ Ector County Republican Party/Odessa, Texas) 

Richard Pierce was re-elected to Ector County Republican Precinct Chair 204, defeating Mayor Javier Joven who also ran for same position. 

(Richard Pierce, Re-Elected Ector County Precinct Chair 204) 

Traci Gregston, a first-time candidate, ran for Ector County Republican Precinct Chair 202 was elected to Precinct Chair position. 

(Traci Gregston, Newly Elected Ector County Republican Precinct Chair 202/ Ector County Republican Party/Odessa, Texas) 

As the new Ector County Republican Party Chair, Donna Kelm promises to be more transparent and keep the Party Precinct Chairs informed of ECRP activities. 

(Donna Kelm, Newly Elected Ector County Republican Party Chair/ Ector County Republican Party/Odessa, Texas) 

The newly elected candidates are hopeful to unite the local Republican Party, and bring change to local government that will benefit the citizens of Odessa and Ector County. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera 

 

Donna Kelm ECRW Club President Running for Ector County Republican Chair

Odessa, Texas/December17,2023-Donna Kelm, President of the Ector County Republican Womens Club announced her candidacy for Ector County Republican Chair now that she has acquired the needed 10% of the precinct chairs signatures to be eligible to run. 

(Donna Kelm, Ector County Republic Women Club-President/Candidate for Ector County Republican Chair-Odessa, Texas) 

If elected as the new Ector County Republican Chair, Donna Kelm will be responsible for 38 precincts, which is all of Ector County. 

(Donna Kelm, Ector County Republic Women Club-President/ Candidate for Ector County Republican Chair-Odessa, Texas) 

When elected Donna Kelm plans to reach out to the Secretary of State of Texas to make sure that all information regarding Precinct Chairs in Ector County is updated. 

(Donna Kelm, Ector County Republic Women Club-President/ Candidate for Ector County Republican Chair-Odessa, Texas) 

Donna Kelm hopes to remain as Ector County Republican Women Club president, if she is elected as Ector County Republican Chair. 

(Donna Kelm, Ector County Republic Women Club-President/ Candidate for Ector County Republican Chair-Odessa, Texas) 

When elected as Ector County Precinct Chair, her first order of business is to close the chasm that exists within the local Republican Party. 

(Donna Kelm, Ector County Republic Women Club-President/ Candidate for Ector County Republican Chair-Odessa, Texas) 

Donna Kelm will be on the March 5th Ballot, and she will begin campaigning early in 2024, and plans to visit residents, send out mailers and call voters. 

For DRB Media Communications Digital News, Danny Barrera.