Corrin Rankin

Corrin Rankin Pellarin (born March 19, 1974) is an American politician who is the chairwoman of the California Republican Party. She defeated former California State Senator Mike Morrell with 57% of the vote in March 2025, becoming the first black person to serve as chairwoman in state party history.

Early life and education Corrin Rankin was born and raised in Redwood City, California, on March 19, 1974. For a brief period, Rankin lived in Menlo Park, California, and attended a Catholic school at St. Raymond. She received her college diploma from the Masters Institute of Technology in San Jose.