The North Carolina Republican Party appointed Philip Thomas as its next political director. | Philip Thomas/Facebook
The North Carolina Republican Party appointed Philip Thomas as its next political director. | Philip Thomas/Facebook
North Carolina Republican Party's named Philip Thomas as its new political director, State Party Chairman Michael Whatley said in a statement in March.
"I am extremely excited and thankful for the opportunity to work with the Party and our conservative leaders across the state,” Thomas said in the statement. “We are in the midst of one of the most crucial elections in recent history, so we need all hands on deck. To that end, I look forward to working with the NCGOP's exceptionally talented staff and under the strong leadership of Chairman Whatley."
Thomas has experience government and is the former deputy general counsel for the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. He is a Guilford County native and a graduate of UNC Charlotte and the Campbell University School of Law.
"Philip Thomas brings considerable experience and a tireless work ethic to the North Carolina Republican Party," Whatley said in the statement. "During this time of unprecedented uncertainty, he has already been instrumental in facilitating the needed changes to ensure we can host our County, District, and State conventions."
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