CatholicVote has announced Kelsey Reinhardt as the new President of the organization, succeeding Brian Burch.
Reinhardt’s appointment comes at a significant time, particularly in Virginia, where CatholicVote is expanding its presence ahead of this fall’s special and general elections. The organization is working to strengthen its grassroots network across the state, aiming to equip and mobilize Catholic voters around key cultural and policy issues.
“As CatholicVote strengthens its grassroots presence across Virginia ahead of these critical elections, I’m deeply inspired by the passion and conviction of our volunteers,” Reinhardt said. “Your faithful witness in the public square is building real momentum—empowering Catholic voters to speak boldly on the cultural and moral issues that matter most. Together, we are ensuring that Virginia’s Catholic voice is strong, clear, and impossible to ignore.”
Reinhardt succeeds Brian Burch, CatholicVote’s founding president, who led the organization for 17 years and grew it from a fledgling initiative into one of the nation’s foremost Catholic advocacy groups. Burch will continue to serve as a senior advisor.
With a background in strategic grassroots organizing and political outreach, Reinhardt brings both experience and energy to her new role. Her leadership is expected to sharpen CatholicVote’s efforts to elevate Catholic principles in the public sphere with renewed clarity, conviction, and effectiveness.
CatholicVote is a nonprofit advocacy organization that seeks to inspire and mobilize Catholic voters in the United States to participate in civic life. It engages in educational initiatives, media campaigns, and political activism to influence public policy on issues such as religious liberty, life, and family values.
