Meet Brook McGowan Candidate for NCGOP Chair
This profile of Brooke McGowan is based on an interview with the candidate and additional research.
What brought McGowan to North Carolina and why does she love the state?
McGowan moved back to North Carolina in 2021 in Iredell County to be closer to family. North Carolina has always been a place of refuge for McGowan, and she loves her beautiful new home state.
Why do you want to be the next NCGOP Chair?
McGowan said, “I will provide a blueprint for vetting candidates, and together we will educate ourselves and the voting population. I will organize county parties and precincts, helping them understand how important they are to the state party. I will organize and lead party communications through podcasting, vlogging, and workshops. I’ll conduct press conferences and always be ready with a quick response when attacked. The party deserves a strong voice across all platforms at all times.”
Connection to the MAGA movement:
McGowan became involved in conservative politics with the rise of the Tea Party and was a strong supporter of Ted Cruz during the 2016 primary. During the primary, she was heavily critical of Trump, but eventually she supported him after he became the nominee.
In response to President Trump’s endorsement of her opponent, Jason Simmons, Brooke responded that “Trump is not omniscient” and that she was the correct choice.
Stances on key issues:
Election integrity: McGowan said she is a strong supporter of election integrity efforts.
Fundraising: McGowan says she will be a strong fundraiser. Here is her track record. When she ran for Congress in 2024, she raised $21,182.74, compared to Pat Harrigan, who raised over $1.9 million. In her interview, McGowan cited her fundraising work with the county party.
Track Record: McGowan cited her work with the Oklahoma Taxpayer Alliance as a top accomplishment. Nowhere on her website or in the interview did she cite an example of when she worked to defeat a Democrat.
