HAMILTON REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE ELECTS SCHIRMER CHAIR

The newly elected committee members of the Hamilton Township Republican Committee
made history tonight by electing their first woman as Chair of the Committee at their
Reorganization Meeting at the VFW 491 Post in Hamilton, Mercer Country New Jersey.

Hamilton, NJ – Committee Parliamentarian former Councilman Ed Gore brought the meeting to
order at 6:00 PM and called for nominations for Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer and Recording
Secretary. Gore later stated, “We are very pleased with the turnout of our newly elected
committee members and we look forward to a new era of Republican politics in Hamilton.”

The Hamilton Republican Committee nominated former Hamilton Township Councilwoman,
Ileana Schirmer and then went on to make history by unanimously electing her as the new and
first female Hamilton Township Republican Chair.  Receiving unanimous support at Monday’s
July 27 th Reorganization meeting, Schirmer also becomes the first Hispanic to take the reins as
the Committee.

“The Hamilton Republican Committee will be a professional, inclusive organization with the
focus on engaging, educating and developing future Republican leaders.  This new chapter in the
organization reflects a new beginning with Republicans who are excited and ready to engage all
for the betterment of the township, county and state that we all love.  The energy at tonight’s
meeting was very exciting and inspiring. I am ready to work together with our great committee
men and women to make it all happen.” Schirmer stated.

Also elected this evening were the entire Executive Board including former Cranbury Mayor
Win Cody as Vice Chairman, Treasurer Denise Peck and Corresponding Secretary Nicholas
Macharski.

When reached for comment State Republican Chairman Doug Steinhardt said, “Ileana Schirmer
is a leader in the New Jersey Republican Party. As a former Councilwoman, candidate for higher
office and statewide influencer in building a more diverse and responsive GOP, she is the right
person to bring new life and a winning attitude to the Hamilton GOP. I look forward to working
with her in her new role.”