(La Porte County, IN) - La Porte County Republicans have a new leader.  Allen Stevens was elected chairman of the La Porte County Republican Party.  The vote was Saturday by precinct committeepersons from throughout the county.

Allen, a supporter of Donald Trump, defeated Dan Granquist.  The Hanna man said he looks forward to reinvigorating the party and its base.  “We need to widen the tent and find ways to make our party more inclusive," he said. 

Stevens was a precinct committeeman for eight years and is president of the South County Community Coaltion.

Elected vice-chair of the party was Center Township Trustee Lisa Pierzakowski.  The President and other officers of the party are elected every four-years.