York County GOP chairman bids to be first black RNC member

Matt Garfield, The Herald

Glenn McCall made history last year by becoming the first black chairman ever to lead the Republican Party in York County. Now, he’s seeking another first, this time on the national stage.

McCall told The Herald on Thursday that he will run for one of South Carolina’s two seats on the Republican National Committee, a 100-member body that decides party platforms, manages the primary schedule and shapes political strategy.

No African-Americans currently sit on the committee. To become the first, McCall must win a majority of votes among 1,400 S.C. Republicans who serve as delegates to the state convention. They will decide on May 31 in Columbia.

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