California GOP Reevaluates Political Future At State Party Convention Monday, February 25, 2019 | Sacramento, CA Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin. Jessica Patterson takes the stage moments after being elected California's GOP chair.Andrew Nixon / CapRadio CapRadio Capitol Bureau Chief Ben Adler reports on the California Republican Party Convention over the weekend. The state GOP selected Jessica Patterson as its new chair. He got reaction from prominent California Republicans about the selection and the party’s future in the Trump era.