User:Micahrea

Micah Rea is a Republican political operative from South Carolina. Micah was elected in October 2022 as the National Committeeman for the South Carolina Young Republicans an affiliate of the National Young Republicans and Republican Party.

Currently, he is the Founder and Principal of The Rea Group, a public affairs, campaign, and political relations firm that is dedicated to helping individuals, organizations, and businesses effectively communicate their values to the public.



Political Career
He served on the staff of Governor Henry McMaster from 2019-2021. He was the Special Assistant to South Carolina Lt. Governor, Pamela S. Evette, overseeing daily administrative duties, external and internal communication, and constituent services.

Micah has been active in numerous Republican political campaigns in South Carolina. He has also worked for the South Carolina Republican Party Victory efforts. From the end of 2021-2022 he served as the Director of Association Management and Government Relations Advisor at Sweatman Strategies, a prominent Government Relations Firm based in Columbia, South Carolina.

Micah has also served as the Chief Political Officer for Faith Wins founded by Chad Connelly who was the Republican National Committee’s first-ever National Director of Faith Engagement and was elected to two terms as the Chairman of the South Carolina Republican Party.

Religious Advocacy
Micah Rea has established himself as a prominent figure in the realm of religious freedom advocacy, making a profound impact on both national and international platforms. With an unwavering commitment to promoting interfaith dialogue and safeguarding religious liberties, Micah has left an indelible mark on the global stage. His involvement in esteemed events such as the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, DC, the European Prayer Breakfast at the European Parliament in Brussels, Belgium, and the Austrian Prayer Breakfast at the Austrian Parliament showcases his dedication to fostering unity and understanding among diverse religious communities. Most recently, Micah took on the role of organizing the South Carolina Prayer Breakfast. Through his tireless advocacy efforts, Micah Rea continues to be a beacon of inspiration, sharing his faith in Jesus Christ wherever he goes.



Personal life
Micah grew up in Greenville, SC from the age of 3 and studied at Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina and has taken additional courses in policy from HarvardX, Harvard Kennedy School, Harvard University.

Micah was adopted at the age of 3 from Moscow, Russia. He is married to Katriel (Kasperski) Rea and they live in Columbia, South Carolina, and are active members of First Presbyterian Church.

He holds a Private Pilot's License and Instrument Rating from the Federal Aviation Administration.