Co-Chairman, Republican National Committee
Chairman, Missouri Republican Party

Ann Wagner is a vibrant symbol of a new generation of Republican women – young, energetic and influential visionaries who are increasingly leading the way to important victories for the Republican Party. She was unanimously elected Co-Chairman of the Republican National Committee in Washington, D.C. on January 18, 2001, carrying with her an impressive list of critical Republican victories.

It was Ann’s relentless pursuit of a strong grassroots strategy in Missouri that enabled the Republican presidential ticket to carry the Show-Me State for the first time in twelve years. In addition, the grassroots plan, coupled with an unprecedented level of involvement by the Missouri Republican Party in congressional races, allowed Republicans to gain a House seat in Missouri. These victories played a critical role in putting the Republican Party where it hasn’t been in 56 years: in control of the White House and both chambers of Congress.

It’s a truly historic time in Missouri, as well. Republicans control the Missouri Senate for the first time in 52 years and hold a majority of the state’s congressional delegation for the first time in half a century.

Ann is serving her second term as Chairman of the Missouri Republican Party. She was reelected by acclamation on January 6, 2001. Ann is the first woman to head the Missouri GOP. Because of her strong belief in grassroots politics, she continues to hold the position of Republican Committeewoman for Lafayette Township in West St. Louis County.

A longtime Party activist, Ann served as the GOP's Director of the House and Senate Redistricting Commission in 1991. Her successes in that process have enabled the Republican Party to gain numerous seats in the Missouri Legislature. She served as the Missouri State Executive Director of the Bush/Quayle Campaign in 1992, the 2nd Congressional District Chair of the Dole for President Campaign in 1996 and as an advisor for the Ashcroft for Senate Campaign in 1994. Ann has substantial experience in raising money for a variety of campaigns.

Ann is a common-sense conservative who values teamwork and a strong, pro-active grassroots organization. In 1998, Ann was recognized at State Lincoln Days as the Republican of the Year. She fully understands that winning elections is the first and most critical step toward shaping public policy.

Ann is a graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in 1984. She attended college on a vocal music scholarship. Ann held management positions at Hallmark Cards in Kansas City and Ralston Purina in St. Louis before entering Republican politics.

Ann is married to, Mr. Ray Wagner, an executive with a major St. Louis based corporation. The Wagners have three children: Raymond III, Stephen and Mary Ruth.

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