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PETER
GIUNTA
FOR YRNF CHAIRMAN
As Chairman of the New York State Young Republicans, Peter has been responsible for an immense revitalization that united the state's Republican youth movement under one umbrella. Since taking office in 2021, NYSYR has grown from 6 chapters to more than 30, made over 5 million voter contacts, and elected more than 120 Young Republicans to office across the Empire State. This success has sparked renewed interest from donors new and old who've invested more than a half-million dollars into the organization. He previously led his local chapter, the Staten Island Young Republican Club, from 2019 to 2021.
Peter has appeared on Fox News, Fox Business, and CNN, and has also been quoted in countless other print and digital publications as a staunch supporter of President Trump and the New York Republican team. He is an Executive Committeeman on the New York Republican State Committee, where he has advocated for candidates and solutions that reflect the values of Young Republicans, and was an Alternate Delegate to the 2024 Republican National Convention.
ARIANA
ASSENMACHER
FOR CO-CHAIR
Ariana has served as Chairwoman of the California Young Republican Federation since 2023 and was previously Chair of the Los Angeles County Young Republicans from 2018 to 2024. A Tucson native, she moved to Los Angeles in 2010 for college, where she double-majored in political science and economics, played NCAA Division III softball, and led the Richard Nixon Republican Club. Over the years, she has held leadership roles in several organizations, including the California College Republicans, Log Cabin Republicans, and the Los Angeles GOP.
As Chair, Ariana has been instrumental in revitalizing CAYRF, leading Young Republicans across California to make more than 2.8 million voter contacts during the 2024 cycle. She also helped plan and host the YRNF Fall Quarterly in San Diego, which brought together over 250 Young Republicans from across the country.
BRANDON
LUDWIG
FOR VICE CHAIR
Brandon has served as the Chairman of the Florida Young Republicans (FLYR) since 2023, and previously served as its Executive Director and Chairman of the Clay County YRs from 2020-2022. A fifth-generation Florida native, Brandon’s background includes his work as Congresswoman Kat Cammack’s Press Secretary, Spokesman for the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, and his current position in Business Development for Jacksonville-based defense contractor LSI, Inc.
As FLYR Chairman, Brandon expanded membership by more than 400 new members and added 9 new clubs in the process. In 2024, FLYR hosted the largest-ever quarterly meeting in Tampa, made 3.4 million voter contacts, restored its position on the board of the Florida GOP, opened one of two YR headquarters in the country, and played a key role in the Florida GOP holding its’ supermajority in the state legislature with their focus on swing seats in Orlando. Ludwig is a University of North Florida graduate and proudly lives in his hometown of Keystone Heights.
Andy has served as Secretary of the Young Republicans of Oregon since 2023. He has actively been involved in politics for the last five years, when he was hired by then-Freshman Representative Bobby Levy, and got involved in the Oregon Republican Party. A 7th Generation Oregonian, Andy has worked within Information Technology roles, Hospitality, and Political Affairs. Previously, he served as the Director of Political Affairs at Oregon's only conservative university, Eastern Oregon University, where he is currently double-majoring in Cybersecurity and Politics, Policy, and Public Administration.
As Secretary, Andy self-recruited 50% of the active membership; in turn, those he recruited have doubled the membership of the Young Republicans of Oregon. He has led a large amount of modernization within the group, including helping to revitalize their social media channels in coordination with Vice-Chair Chris Gray, and worked on Search Engine Optimization for the group and the Oregon Republican Party.
VIRGINIA
DRYE
FOR ASST SECRETARY
Born and raised in Plainfield, NH, Virginia Drye fell in love with politics when she was twelve years old. She ran for State Representative in 2018, 2020, 2022, and 2024, and has been both a Delegate and County Committee member for the Sullivan County Republican Committee since 2018. She became State Chair of the New Hampshire Young Republicans in 2023.
Virginia is a graduate of Liberty University, holding a Bachelor of Science in History, and was the Circulation Director for the Eagle Times Paper in Claremont, NH. She is now the Director’s Assistant for Governor Kelly Ayotte’s Office of Citizen Services.
COURTNEY
TREVIÑO
FOR TREASURER
Courtney is a political strategist and fundraiser with a proven record of delivering real results. A South Texas native, she served as Campaign Manager and Director of Operations for Congresswoman Mayra Flores, leading one of the most historic flips in Texas history and breaking a 100-year Democrat stronghold.
She serves as President of the Houston Young Republicans, recognized as the Best Large Club in Texas at the most recent convention. Prior to stepping into this leadership role, she served as Treasurer, where she played a key role in strengthening the club’s operations and driving member engagement. She was also selected as a Texas Republican Federation of Women 40 Under 40 award recipient, a testament to her rising influence and leadership within the conservative movement.
MARY
WESTON
FOR SCA CHAIR
Mary is a born and raised Iowan, attending her first political event at age 4 when George W. Bush spoke in her hometown of Cedar Rapids. She felt her calling to get involved beyond the ballot box while attending the University of Iowa and seeing firsthand how unfairly conservatives were treated.
Mary is Chair of the Iowa Young Republicans, elected in 2023 and unanimously re-elected earlier this year. Together with help from her team, she nearly quadrupled the group's membership from 60 to 240. She also serves as Chair of the Eastern Iowa Young Republicans and is a Member of the Five Seasons Republican Women.
Additionally, Mary serves as Vice Chair of the YRNF's State Chairs Association, where she has worked diligently to engage with other state chairs and provide opportunities for collaboration. If elected as its Chair, she hopes to transform the SCA into a network of leaders that'll hold each other up when the going gets tough.
BEN
LARRABEE
FOR WEST RVC
Ben is a husband, Christian, conservative, and an Arizona resident who credits the Young Republicans with sparking the professional career he has now. Joining the Young Republicans in 2018, Ben went on to co-found the Austin Young Republicans, which grew to become one of the largest chapters in the nation. He soon relocated to Arizona to help build the Arizona Young Republicans, one of the fastest-growing Federations in America, and now serves as Secretary for the Maricopa County Young Republicans, which itself was awarded Large Club of the Year in 2024.
Last cycle, Ben worked with partners across Arizona to elect Republicans up and down the ballot, delivering the largest margin of victory of any Swing State in the nation for President Trump. He attributes his professional and personal growth to the Young Republicans and works to cultivate the same environment to spark the careers of future conservatives. In his professional life, Ben works as the Data Manager for Turning Point Action.
JORDAN
RIVERA
FOR SOUTH RVC
Born and raised in Southern Arkansas, Jordan became politically active when he was 18 years old and took an internship with the Republican Party of Arkansas. During his time with the RPA, Arkansas Republicans flipped the whole state and earned supermajorities in the legislature.
Since college, Jordan has been focused on grassroots political activism and local government, becoming active with his local Republican committee, the Young Republicans, Americans for Prosperity, and his Chamber of Commerce. In 2022, he founded the Arkansas Chapter of the American Conservation Coalition and was recently elected to serve as Vice Chair of the Republican National Hispanic Assembly of Arkansas.
Jordan is a graduate of the University of Central Arkansas, holding a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, and he is currently pursuing his Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management at the University of Arkansas. He currently works in Transportation and Logistics at the Walmart Home Office in Bentonville, AR.
EVAN
NASH
FOR MIDWEST RVC
Born in Colorado, raised in Kentucky, and now a proud Ohioan, Evan’s political journey began in high school as he watched the pandemic trample our civil liberties.
Since then, he’s remained deeply involved — serving with the Kentucky Young Republicans and on the board of the North Kentucky Young Republicans before crossing the river and joining the boards of the Ohio Young Republicans and Cincinnati Rising Republicans.
Evan’s political resume includes internships with Sen. Mitch McConnell and Rep. Thomas Massie, and staff roles with Rep. Brad Wenstrup and currently Sen. Bernie Moreno.
