By Bob Gibson
Daily Progress political blogger
Paul C. Harris, a former member of the House of Delegates from Albemarle County, may join the race for chairman of the Republican Party of Virginia if current Chairman John H. Hager decides not to seek another term.
Harris, who chairs Americans for Prosperity/Virginia, would be an excellent choice if Hager steps down, a veteran GOP member of the House said tonight.
Hager did not seem at all surprised about the speculation involving Harris, who lives in Manassas and works as a lawyer in Northern Virginia.
“I’m still in the process of finally deciding one way or another,“ Hager said tonight of his decision whether to seek a full term as chair when the party holds its statewide convention May 31 in Richmond.
“I’m leaning toward running,“ Hager said. “I think we’ve done an outstanding job.“
Hager said he would make his decision “very shortly.“
“We don’t need a lot of divisiveness. We need to unify the party,“ he said. “We’ve got a big job to do. I’ve been focused on that job.“
Hager said he is certain that Harris would not run against him for the post.
Del. Jeff Frederick, R-Woodbridge, is running for the position, the Prince William County Republican lawmaker confirmed.
A former colleague of Harris said that he would be a great person for the job if Hager decides not to seek another term.
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