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Ken Spain

Communications Director, National Republican Congressional Committee (since January 2009)

(Ken Spain)

Why He Matters

As communications director for the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC), Spain attempts to craft winning messages for Republican candidates throughout the country.

The NRCC's goal is to elect or re-elect Republicans to the House. Spain, who worked on Republican congressional campaigns as well as on the 2004 George W. Bush re-election campaign, collaborates with Republican candidates, incumbents and House leadership to engage in message battles at the local and national levels.

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Background

At a Glance

Career History: National Press Secretary, National Republican Congressional Committee (February 2007 to December 2008); Communications Director, Rep. John Shadegg (R-Ariz.) (June 2006 to February 2007); Deputy Chief of Staff, Rep. Mike Conaway (R-Tex.) (January 2005 to June 2006)
Birthday: March 21, 1979
Hometown: Whittier, Calif.
Alma Mater: University of california at Santa Barbara, B.A. (American history), 2001