Cathie Adams

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Cathie Louise Adams (born January 8, 1950) is a Texas politician.^[1] She served as party chair of the Republican Party of Texas from October 2009 to June 2010.^[2]

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Cathie Louise Adams
Chair of the Republican Party of Texas
In office October 24, 2009 – June 12, 2010
Preceded by	Tina Benkiser
Succeeded by	Stephen P. Munisteri
Republican National Committeewoman from Texas
In office 2008–2009
Preceded by	Denise McNamara
Succeeded by	Deborah "Borah" Van Dormoleon
Personal details
Born	(1950-01-08) January 8, 1950 (age 76)
Spouse	Homer Charles Adams
Children	1
Residence(s)	Plano, Texas, U.S.
Occupation	Political activist
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In April 2016, Adams broke with Phyllis Schlafly over Schlafly's endorsement on March 11 of Donald Trump for the 2016 Republican presidential nomination. Adams instead supported U.S. Senator Ted Cruz of Texas, Trump's principal challenger whom Adams considers a more conservative choice. Adams subsequently lost the race for vice-chairman in 2016 to Amy Clark of Floresville, south of San Antonio. Incumbent chairman Tom Mechler of Amarillo retained his post after opponent Jared Woodfill of Houston withdrew before final balloting.^[3]