OperationRedNovember

I am a native of Jackson, Mississippi and a recent graduate of Mississippi State University where I majored in English. I am looking forward to supporting Conservative candidates and the Conservative movement with the CRNC this fall.

My interest in politics began in high school when I had the opportunity to page for the Mississippi State Legislature. In 2010 I was given the opportunity to intern in Washington, DC where my interest in politics grew as I observed first hand the importance of electing capable public officials. During my time at MSU I became involved with the largest political organization on campus, The Stennis Montgomery Association, and was able to serve as president from 2010 to 2011.

I am excited about having the opportunity to mobilize Conservative college students while serving as a field representative during Operation Red November.

Leanna Cannafax is the daughter of an active-duty Air Force rescue helicopter pilot and has grown up on military bases in the United States and abroad. With a family directly affected by international conflict and foreign policy, Leanna quickly found interest in politics. At 16, she was appointed as a U.S. House of Representatives Page by Congressman Joel Hefley (R-CO).

Graduating from Samford University with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science with a concentration in American Politics, Leanna served as Vice-President of her class and Chairwoman of the Samford University College Republicans in the heart of Dixie. She has interned with Senator Saxby Chambliss (R-GA), worked on various campaigns, and helped end 136 years of Democratic majority in the Alabama Legislature as an intern at the headquarters of the Alabama Republican Party.

In an exciting time for young conservatives, Leanna is honored to have the opportunity to put her best efforts forward in collaboration with the College Republican National Committee to make this year’s Operation Red November a huge success.

In May 2011, Ben Walters graduated from the University of West Florida where, as chairman of the College Republicans, he brought speakers to campus, held a “9/11 Never Forget” event and attended the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) two years in a row. Additionally, Walters also served as Student Relations Chair on the Student Government Association and was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity. In the community Ben was active with the Escambia County Republican Executive Committee and several state house and senate campaigns.

During the fall of 2010, Walters became the intern coordinator for Northwest Florida for the Rick Scott for Governor campaign, which was one of the closest elections in Florida’s history. That fall Ben also participated in Operation Red November as a volunteer, working closely with an Operation Red November Field Representative. And this fall, Ben is looking forward to participating in Operation Red November once again!