The strength of the Denver Republican Party is built on grass roots engagement across the neighborhoods and communities of Denver. Our Party’s dedication, passion, and activism are driven by our commitment to upholding the values that matter most to the citizens of Denver. We stand for freedom, opportunity, and prosperity and welcome every American to join our community of strong Republicans as we work to make a difference and fight for the policies that will restore common sense in Denver. Together, we will fight for what’s right – and we will make Denver great again!
dedication, passion, and activism
Executive board
County Officers
Elizabeth Tovado
Chair
chairman@denvergop.org
Liz is a fourth-generation Denver native and proud U.S. Navy Nurse Corps Officer veteran. She attended George Washington High School and earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Colorado, retiring after a 40-year career as a Hospital Nursing Supervisor.
Deeply rooted in faith and community, she has been married for nearly four decades, raised successful children, and now enjoys time with her grandchildren while remaining active in her church.
Since 2016, Liz has been a leader in the Denver Republican Party, serving as a Precinct Committee Person, District Captain in 2022, and now as Denver County Chair. She is dedicated to collaborating with Republicans to champion candidates who will enhance the Denver community.
Hugo Chavez-Rey
Vice Chairman and Interim Chair
vicechairman@denvergop.org
Hugo is a lifelong conservative and a proud immigrant from Peru. He is a U.S. Air Force veteran, and a dedicated conservative within the Republican Party in Texas and Colorado. His journey—from arriving in America to serving in uniform—has shaped his deep commitment to the values of liberty, personal responsibility, and the American Dream.
Throughout his decades of involvement in the GOP at the local, state, and national levels, he has worked on campaigns, built grassroots movements, served in various capacities in the GOP, and fought to uphold the principles that make this country exceptional.
He carries that mission forward today as the host of The Hispanic Patriot podcast—a platform dedicated to informing, engaging, and empowering Hispanic voters with honest, no-nonsense political commentary and interviews.
As a veteran, immigrant, and patriot, I believe in the power of civic engagement and the importance of preserving our constitutional values for the next generation.
Kathryn Elliott
Secretary
bke@ecentral.com
Kathy is an active leader in local politics and community engagement. She currently serves as a Precinct Committee Person in House District 3, an election judge, and an officer with the Denver County Central Committee.
With a professional background in IT, Kathy worked for twenty+ years as a technical writer, combining her analytical and computer skills with a talent for clear communication. She graduated from the University of Nebraska at Kearney with a BA in Business Education. She later moved to Colorado, eventually transitioning into the IT field.
Since 2020, she has been involved with the Denver County Republican Party, contributing her skills and energy to support grassroots political efforts.
Katie Kennedy
Treasurer
Celeste Gamache
Legal Advisor
celesterg@hotmail.com
Celeste is a Colorado native. She attended the University of Denver for undergrad and law school. She then served 20 years as a judge advocate in the U.S. Air Force. She also served at bases around the world and served two tours in Afghanistan.
Since her retirement from the Air Force, Celeste has practiced law in several legal firms, has worked for the Dept. of Veterans Affairs, and as a civilian attorney for the U.S. Air Force. Celeste has been active in politics, serving as a Precinct Committee Person and District Captain. Celeste ran for House District 9 State Representative in 2012 and 2014.
District Captains
Dean Flanders
House District 1
Kelly Gallagher
House District 2
Kurt Colehower
House District 3
Booker Lightman
House District 4
Ashley Troxell
House District 5
Mark Chilson
House District 6
Vacant
House District 7
Carolyn Barnes
House District 8
Diane Wolta
House District 9