Brian Dodge Leaves MassGOP

Executive Director Brian Dodge has resigned from his position with the Massachusetts GOP.

The head of the Massachusetts Republican Party has decided to take a new job out of state.

GOP Executive Director Brian Dodge says he’s going to become communications director for the Retail Industry Leaders Association, which is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia.

Party Chairman Peter Torkildsen laments the loss of Dodge, who runs the GOP on a daily basis.

But Dodge’s departure comes seven months after Republicans not only lost the governor’s office after 16 years, but fell to anemic levels in the Legislature. There are only 19 in the 200-member House and Senate.

Is there a connection between Dodge’s departure and the recent losses on Beacon Hill? I think it would be a stretch to make that suggestion, but rest assured many will think it.

Political Director Robert Willington will serve as Interim Executive Director.

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