David Keene

David Keene
Keene in 2013
Chair of the American Conservative Union
In office
1984–2011
Preceded byMickey Edwards
Succeeded byAl Cardenas
President of the National Rifle Association of America
In office
2011–2013
Preceded byRon Schmeits
Succeeded byJames W. Porter II
Personal details
BornDavid Arthur Keene
(1945-05-20)May 20, 1945
DiedMarch 8, 2026(2026-03-08) (aged 80)
PartyRepublican
Spouse(s)
Karlyn Herbolsheimer
(divorced)

Diana Hubbard
(divorced)

Donna Wiesner
(m. 2004)
Children5
EducationUniversity of Wisconsin, Madison (BA)
University of Wisconsin Law School (JD)

David Arthur Keene (May 20, 1945 – March 8, 2026) was an American political consultant, presidential advisor and newspaper editor, as well as the Opinion Editor of The Washington Times. He was chair of the American Conservative Union from 1984 to 2011. Keene was the president of the National Rifle Association of America for the traditional two one-year terms from 2011 to 2013.