Gilmore Named President of Free Congress Foundation

December 28, 2009 by Cato  
Filed under Conservatism, Virginia

Former Virginia Governor Jim Gilmore has been named as the new President and CEO of the Free Congress Foundation.  The foundation, and its predecessors have been a key part of the conservative movement. 

Reached at his Henrico County home, Gilmore said that he no longer practices law and plans to devote most of his time to the organization. He will also continue to serve on four corporate boards.

Gilmore was governor from 1998 to 2002. He was chairman of the Republican National Committee for 10 months in 2000-2001.  Gilmore ran for the U.S. Senate in 2008 and lost to Democrat Mark R. Warner, who had succeeded Gilmore as governor.