Washington County Republican Women elect Rhonda Todd member-at-large; new officers installed

Rhonda Todd was elected member-at-large of the Washington County Republican Women after members cast 37 credentialed ballots, the presiding host announced. Todd received 20 votes to Lisa Thorpe's 17 and was declared the winner.

The vote came during the club's December luncheon, when the presiding host explained that only 2025 membership ballots were eligible and supervised collection of ballots. Candidates Rhonda Todd and Lisa Thorpe each addressed the membership before balloting. Todd spoke of her experience as a precinct chair, district chair and as secretary for the Utah Federation of Republican Women and said she would work “to strengthen the connection between our members and our board.” Thorpe described her long involvement with the club and local party and outlined plans to recruit and organize members.

After results were announced, the presiding host administered the oath and declared the incoming executive committee duly installed for two-year terms under authority of the National Federation of Republican Women. Officers recognized or sworn in included Alexis Ents (president, as announced), Sharon Simmons (secretary), Jennifer Nelson (treasurer) and Rhonda Todd (member-at-large). The oath used at the installation included the language, “I solemnly swear to live up to the provisions of the governing laws of the National Federation of Republican Women and the Washington County Republican Women and to discharge all duties incumbent to my office.”

The membership report preceding the vote noted 37 credentialed members present for the ballot count. Club leaders also asked members to sign up for committees and reminded attendees of dues and volunteer-hour reporting for 2026.

The new officers will serve two-year terms. The meeting adjourned after the installation and the club moved on to scheduled presentations and musical performances.