Corrin Rankin
American politician (born 1974)
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Corrin Rankin Pellarin (born March 19, 1974) is an American politician who is the chairwoman of the California Republican Party.[1] She defeated former California State Senator Mike Morrell with 57% of the vote in March 2025, becoming the first black person to serve as chairwoman in state party history.[2][3]
Preceded byJessica Millan Patterson
BornCorrin Rankin Pellarin
March 19, 1974
March 19, 1974
Redwood City, California, U.S.
Corrin Rankin | |
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| Chair of the California Republican Party | |
| Assumed office March 16, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Jessica Millan Patterson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Corrin Rankin Pellarin March 19, 1974 Redwood City, California, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
Early life and education
Corrin Rankin was born and raised in Redwood City, California, on March 19, 1974.[4] For a brief period, Rankin lived in Menlo Park, California, and attended a Catholic school at St. Raymond. She received her college diploma from the Masters Institute of Technology in San Jose.[5]