Cathy Bailey

Former ambassador to Latvia Cathy Bailey will be the Republican National Committee's "Victory" finance chair for Kentucky this election cycle.

In a release dispatched in conjunction with the announcement, the RNC notes each state's "Victory" chair "will lead the party's efforts in the states to ensure Senator John McCain and Republicans up-and-down the ticket have the necessary resources to communicate our message and mobilize the vote."

The fundraising position is not the first for Bailey. She served as Kentucky finance chair for President George W. Bush's re-election bid in 2004. Prior to that role, she was a member of the Republican National Committee from 2000 to 2004. She also served as co-chair of the Republican Regents fundraising organization.

College Republicans from the University of Louisville and Bellarmine University have joined forces to organize the third annual Legacy Dinner, to be held at 7pm tonight in Louisville.