Our Team

  • Mary Weston

    Mary Weston, Chair

    Mary formerly served as the Chair of the Iowa Federation of College Republicans, and has been chair of the Iowa YRs since the summer of 2023. She is passionate about helping young members of the party find their voice and their people.

  • Rebecca Edwards

    Rebecca Edwards, Vice Chair

    Rebecca has been employed in many political groups, leading efforts across western Iowa to engage activists, inform voters, and recruit volunteers to drive meaningful change. She excels at mobilizing grassroots’ support to advance policy initiatives and strengthen local communities. As IFYR Events Director, she has put countless hours into hosting wonderful, efficient events for the YRs.

  • Deborah Stoner, Secretary

    Deborah first caught the political bug helping her mom door knock for Bush's re-election. Since then, she served as secretary for the UC Davis College Republicans, Story County GOP, and Iowa YRs.

  • Chandler Todd

    Chandler Todd, Treasurer

    Northwest Iowa native Chandler Todd is active in the political arena and currently serves on the Woodbury County GOP Committee. Chandler is proud to see the growth and success of the YRs and is excited to help make an impact.

  • Ryan Coop

    Ryan Coop, National Committeeman

    Ryan has run grassroots campaigns at every level of government, including his own race, where he served Iowa's youngest elected official. As township Chairman, he championed responsible budgeting and public stewardship principles in his community. Ryan currently serves as chair of the Southeast Iowa YR.

  • Emmy Sharaan

    Emmy Sharaan, National Committeewoman

    Bio incoming

  • Caleb Primrose

    Caleb Primrose, Political Involvement Director

    Caleb has been active in Republican Politics for over 10 years and has been engaged in the Young Republicans for 6 years. He has countless volunteer hours helping the Republican movement at every level of Iowa politics, including currently serving on the Polk County GOP Central Committee, and is committed in getting more young people involved in the conservative movement.

  • Owen Hubbard

    Owen Hubbard, Quad Cities Chair

    Owen first got involved in Republican politics at 15, volunteering to knock doors. He has been active since and currently serves on the Scott County GOP central committee. He is committed to growing the Quad Cities chapter, building a strong network of volunteers to help elect Republicans. 

  • Carter Kupper

    Carter Kupper, Southern Chair

    Carter was a founder of the Southern Iowa Young Republicans and also sits on the Ringgold County GOP Central Committee. As an America-First conservative, he has assisted the grassroots efforts in the reelection of President Donald J. Trump in both the Iowa Caucus and the November election. Through the Iowa YR’s, he plans to continue cultivating growth in the organization and help electing Republican candidates up and down the ballot.