Danedri Herbert
Danedri Herbert | |
|---|---|
| Chair of the Kansas Republican Party | |
| Assumed office March 1, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Mike Brown |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Danedri Herbert |
| Party | Republican |
Danedri Herbert is an American journalist and politician who has served as chairwoman of the Kansas Republican Party since March 2025.[1]
Career
Prior to entering politics, Herbert worked as an editor of Gardner News.[2] She also wrote a blog under the pseudonym "Gidget Southway".[3]
On March 1, 2026, Herbert was elected Chair of the Kansas Republican Party, receiving 69% of the vote.[4] The election coincided with the election of Jeanna Repass as chair of the Kansas Democratic Party, marking the first time both of Kansas' major political parties were led by black women.[5]
Personal life
Herbert currently resides in Gardner, Kansas.[6]
References
- ↑ Cooper, Brad (March 1, 2025). "Longtime Kobach aide prevails as GOP party chair over MAGA slate". Sunflower State Journal. Retrieved April 12, 2026.
- ↑ "Written testimony in support of HB 2562" (PDF). Retrieved April 12, 2026.
- ↑ Herbert, Danedri (June 14, 2016). "Danedri Herbert comes clean: I am Gidget Southway". The Kansas City Star. Retrieved April 12, 2026.
- ↑ "Kansas Republicans Elect Herbert To Chair The Party". Kansas Republican Party. March 1, 2025. Retrieved April 12, 2026.
- ↑ Wirestone, Clay (March 10, 2025). "YOLO Kansas Republicans want to be legends — by ditching abortion rights and tormenting children". Kansas Reflector. Retrieved April 12, 2026.
- ↑ Richardson, Patrick (May 24, 2021). "City of Gardner backs off pool COVID restrictions". The Sentinel. Retrieved April 12, 2026.