𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗛 𝗢𝗙 𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗟𝗢𝗦 𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗗𝗘𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗚𝗔𝗡 𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡(𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗛𝗔𝗠) 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗧𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗖𝗔𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗢𝗡 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗬 𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗡 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗬

                 

Old: Carlos Cascos, Tad Hasse, Morgan Eakin, Dagoberto Barrera, Frank Morgan and Roman Perez.  New: Keith Allen, Karl Burkhalter, Mayra Flores, Debra Bell, Robert Sanchez

In my humble view, the loss of Carlos Cascos and the departure of Morgan Eakin (Graham) marked a clear “changing of the guard” within the Cameron County Republican Party, signaling both a symbolic and practical transition in leadership and tone.

Cascos, who passed away in June 2024, was a steady, moderating force within the Rio Grande Valley’s Republican circles. Throughout his career, Cascos emphasized the importance of professionalism, civility, and public service that placed constituents’ needs above partisan gain. 

At nearly the same time, Morgan Eakin (Graham)’s departure from her role as County Chair compounds this transition. Serving from 2015 to 2024, and as a member of the State Republican Executive Committee from 2016 to 2024, Eakin guided the local party for nearly a decade, overseeing candidate recruitment, community outreach, and organizational development. Her move to Austin also closed a significant chapter in the party’s history.