Ron Carey (Minnesota politician)
Ron Carey was the chairman of the Republican Party of Minnesota until July 1, 2009. Carey is a graduate of University of Northwestern – St. Paul. He was first elected by the party's central committee on June 11, 2005, succeeding Ron Eibensteiner. He was re-elected on the first ballot in June 2007. Prior to serving as chair, he was the state party's treasurer.