--- title: CCRP Newsletter Aug 9, 2026 - Clark County Republican Party description: Clark County Republican Party - Get the Latest Republican News and Events in Clark County, WA url: https://clarkrepublicans.org/component/acym/archive/553-ccrp-newsletter-aug-9-2026 --- You are not connected. The newsletter may include some user information, so they may not be displayed correctly. # CCRP Newsletter Aug 9, 2026 CCRP Newsletter Aug 9, 2026 | Can't read or see images? View this email in a browser ‍‍Unsubscribe ‍Official Clark County, WA Republican Party‍Representing over 350 Precincts with Precinct Committee Officers (PCO), elected by local precinct residents.‍‍Candidates scheduled to attend:8/9 10-2 Peter Abbaro8/9 6-10pm John Ley8/11 10-2 John Ley8/12 10-2 Max Laey (for John Braun)8/12 6-10 Sarah Mittleman8/14 2-6 John Braun8/14 6-11 John Ley8/15 2-6 Max (for J. Braun) + John Ley 6-11pmCongratulations to our Endorsed and Recognized Candidates. The top 2 winners now move to the General Election Tuesday Nov 3, 2026.Results are not final.View results here:https://www.wahouserepublicans.com/betterCCRP Endorsed & Recognized CandidatesJ‍ohn Braun Republican for Congress · WA-03"I believe in balanced budgets and I think both sides, including our side, have to do better there. We can't keep spending our kids' money and our grandkids money. We got to balance the budget. I believe in low taxes, predictable taxes. I believe in and national fence used and support of our nation's interest and the interest of our citizens. I believe in border security .I believe in parental rights. After that, I believe in getting out of your way to go live the life that you want and your family wants."John Braun https://www.votebraun.com/July 23 Clark County Republican Women Meet the Candidates Event ‍Call for Volunteers: CCRP Bylaws Review CommitteeDear CCRP Members,In preparation for our December Reorganization meeting, we are forming a Bylaws Review Committee to draft and refine amendments for the 2027–2028 term. Reviewing our guidelines ahead of time will significantly streamline the upcoming voting process.Fortunately, our current bylaws are structurally sound, so the anticipated workload this year will be much lighter than in the past.Participation Details:Eligibility: Open to any interested Republican. You do not need to be a PCO or a bylaws expert to join.Process: We will collaborate via a shared Google Doc to propose and discuss revisions.Meetings: The committee will hold a few in-person sessions at CCRP Headquarters throughout September and October to finalize the proposal package.If you would like to volunteer and help shape our organization's framework, please email Kirk VanGelder at vandad12@gmail.com.‍Washington Voters Will See This Biased Ballot Language ‍For specific details on the judge's ruling, visit https://washingtonpolicy.org/bias00:32 - Wall Street Journal hits AG over ballot language01:28 - Income tax repeal statement controversy03:16 - Challenge to ballot language rejected04:16 - Washington’s new luxury vehicle tax05:24 - How the luxury tax could hit farmers06:49 - New fees make housing less affordable08:28 - Is Big Tech pulling back from Bellevue?08:39 - Striking workers collect unemployment benefits09:32 - Washington leaves $700 million on the table10:53 - Washington Policy Center summer events The Washington State Republican Party's (WAGOP) 49th Annual Fundraiser Dinner will take place on Friday, September 18, 2026, in Bellevue, Washington. The formal event honors the 250th anniversary of the United States and features independent journalist Nick Shirley as the keynote speaker. TicketsThis email was sent by info@clarkrepublicans.org to ‍ Clark County, WA Republican Party \| PO Box 205, Vancouver WA 98666No longer want to receive these emails?‍Unsubscribe ‍ | | | --- | --- | | Can't read or see images? View this email in a browser ‍‍Unsubscribe ‍Official Clark County, WA Republican Party‍Representing over 350 Precincts with Precinct Committee Officers (PCO), elected by local precinct residents.‍‍Candidates scheduled to attend:8/9 10-2 Peter Abbaro8/9 6-10pm John Ley8/11 10-2 John Ley8/12 10-2 Max Laey (for John Braun)8/12 6-10 Sarah Mittleman8/14 2-6 John Braun8/14 6-11 John Ley8/15 2-6 Max (for J. Braun) + John Ley 6-11pmCongratulations to our Endorsed and Recognized Candidates. The top 2 winners now move to the General Election Tuesday Nov 3, 2026.Results are not final.View results here:https://www.wahouserepublicans.com/betterCCRP Endorsed & Recognized CandidatesJ‍ohn Braun Republican for Congress · WA-03"I believe in balanced budgets and I think both sides, including our side, have to do better there. We can't keep spending our kids' money and our grandkids money. We got to balance the budget. I believe in low taxes, predictable taxes. I believe in and national fence used and support of our nation's interest and the interest of our citizens. I believe in border security .I believe in parental rights. After that, I believe in getting out of your way to go live the life that you want and your family wants."John Braun https://www.votebraun.com/July 23 Clark County Republican Women Meet the Candidates Event ‍Call for Volunteers: CCRP Bylaws Review CommitteeDear CCRP Members,In preparation for our December Reorganization meeting, we are forming a Bylaws Review Committee to draft and refine amendments for the 2027–2028 term. Reviewing our guidelines ahead of time will significantly streamline the upcoming voting process.Fortunately, our current bylaws are structurally sound, so the anticipated workload this year will be much lighter than in the past.Participation Details:Eligibility: Open to any interested Republican. You do not need to be a PCO or a bylaws expert to join.Process: We will collaborate via a shared Google Doc to propose and discuss revisions.Meetings: The committee will hold a few in-person sessions at CCRP Headquarters throughout September and October to finalize the proposal package.If you would like to volunteer and help shape our organization's framework, please email Kirk VanGelder at vandad12@gmail.com.‍Washington Voters Will See This Biased Ballot Language ‍For specific details on the judge's ruling, visit https://washingtonpolicy.org/bias00:32 - Wall Street Journal hits AG over ballot language01:28 - Income tax repeal statement controversy03:16 - Challenge to ballot language rejected04:16 - Washington’s new luxury vehicle tax05:24 - How the luxury tax could hit farmers06:49 - New fees make housing less affordable08:28 - Is Big Tech pulling back from Bellevue?08:39 - Striking workers collect unemployment benefits09:32 - Washington leaves $700 million on the table10:53 - Washington Policy Center summer events The Washington State Republican Party's (WAGOP) 49th Annual Fundraiser Dinner will take place on Friday, September 18, 2026, in Bellevue, Washington. The formal event honors the 250th anniversary of the United States and features independent journalist Nick Shirley as the keynote speaker. TicketsThis email was sent by info@clarkrepublicans.org to ‍ Clark County, WA Republican Party \| PO Box 205, Vancouver WA 98666No longer want to receive these emails?‍Unsubscribe ‍ | | | Can't read or see images? View this email in a browser ‍‍Unsubscribe ‍ | | | Can't read or see images? View this email in a browser ‍‍Unsubscribe ‍ | | | | Official Clark County, WA Republican Party‍Representing over 350 Precincts with Precinct Committee Officers (PCO), elected by local precinct residents.‍ | | | | | Official Clark County, WA Republican Party‍ | | | Representing over 350 Precincts with Precinct Committee Officers (PCO), elected by local precinct residents.‍ | | | | | | | | | ‍Candidates scheduled to attend:8/9 10-2 Peter Abbaro8/9 6-10pm John Ley8/11 10-2 John Ley8/12 10-2 Max Laey (for John Braun)8/12 6-10 Sarah Mittleman8/14 2-6 John Braun8/14 6-11 John Ley8/15 2-6 Max (for J. Braun) + John Ley 6-11pm | | | ‍Candidates scheduled to attend:8/9 10-2 Peter Abbaro8/9 6-10pm John Ley8/11 10-2 John Ley8/12 10-2 Max Laey (for John Braun)8/12 6-10 Sarah Mittleman8/14 2-6 John Braun8/14 6-11 John Ley8/15 2-6 Max (for J. Braun) + John Ley 6-11pm | | | | | | | | | Congratulations to our Endorsed and Recognized Candidates. The top 2 winners now move to the General Election Tuesday Nov 3, 2026.Results are not final.View results here:https://www.wahouserepublicans.com/better | | | Congratulations to our Endorsed and Recognized Candidates. The top 2 winners now move to the General Election Tuesday Nov 3, 2026.Results are not final.View results here:https://www.wahouserepublicans.com/better | | | | | | | | | CCRP Endorsed & Recognized Candidates | | | CCRP Endorsed & Recognized Candidates | | | | | | | | | J‍ohn Braun Republican for Congress · WA-03"I believe in balanced budgets and I think both sides, including our side, have to do better there. We can't keep spending our kids' money and our grandkids money. We got to balance the budget. I believe in low taxes, predictable taxes. I believe in and national fence used and support of our nation's interest and the interest of our citizens. I believe in border security .I believe in parental rights. After that, I believe in getting out of your way to go live the life that you want and your family wants."John Braun https://www.votebraun.com/July 23 Clark County Republican Women Meet the Candidates Event | | | J‍ohn Braun Republican for Congress · WA-03"I believe in balanced budgets and I think both sides, including our side, have to do better there. We can't keep spending our kids' money and our grandkids money. We got to balance the budget. I believe in low taxes, predictable taxes. I believe in and national fence used and support of our nation's interest and the interest of our citizens. I believe in border security .I believe in parental rights. After that, I believe in getting out of your way to go live the life that you want and your family wants."John Braun https://www.votebraun.com/July 23 Clark County Republican Women Meet the Candidates Event | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | ‍Call for Volunteers: CCRP Bylaws Review CommitteeDear CCRP Members,In preparation for our December Reorganization meeting, we are forming a Bylaws Review Committee to draft and refine amendments for the 2027–2028 term. Reviewing our guidelines ahead of time will significantly streamline the upcoming voting process.Fortunately, our current bylaws are structurally sound, so the anticipated workload this year will be much lighter than in the past.Participation Details:Eligibility: Open to any interested Republican. You do not need to be a PCO or a bylaws expert to join.Process: We will collaborate via a shared Google Doc to propose and discuss revisions.Meetings: The committee will hold a few in-person sessions at CCRP Headquarters throughout September and October to finalize the proposal package.If you would like to volunteer and help shape our organization's framework, please email Kirk VanGelder at vandad12@gmail.com. | | | ‍Call for Volunteers: CCRP Bylaws Review CommitteeDear CCRP Members,In preparation for our December Reorganization meeting, we are forming a Bylaws Review Committee to draft and refine amendments for the 2027–2028 term. Reviewing our guidelines ahead of time will significantly streamline the upcoming voting process.Fortunately, our current bylaws are structurally sound, so the anticipated workload this year will be much lighter than in the past.Participation Details:Eligibility: Open to any interested Republican. You do not need to be a PCO or a bylaws expert to join.Process: We will collaborate via a shared Google Doc to propose and discuss revisions.Meetings: The committee will hold a few in-person sessions at CCRP Headquarters throughout September and October to finalize the proposal package.If you would like to volunteer and help shape our organization's framework, please email Kirk VanGelder at vandad12@gmail.com. | | | | | | | | | ‍Washington Voters Will See This Biased Ballot Language | | | ‍Washington Voters Will See This Biased Ballot Language | | | | | | | | | ‍For specific details on the judge's ruling, visit https://washingtonpolicy.org/bias00:32 - Wall Street Journal hits AG over ballot language01:28 - Income tax repeal statement controversy03:16 - Challenge to ballot language rejected04:16 - Washington’s new luxury vehicle tax05:24 - How the luxury tax could hit farmers06:49 - New fees make housing less affordable08:28 - Is Big Tech pulling back from Bellevue?08:39 - Striking workers collect unemployment benefits09:32 - Washington leaves $700 million on the table10:53 - Washington Policy Center summer events | | | ‍For specific details on the judge's ruling, visit https://washingtonpolicy.org/bias00:32 - Wall Street Journal hits AG over ballot language01:28 - Income tax repeal statement controversy03:16 - Challenge to ballot language rejected04:16 - Washington’s new luxury vehicle tax05:24 - How the luxury tax could hit farmers06:49 - New fees make housing less affordable08:28 - Is Big Tech pulling back from Bellevue?08:39 - Striking workers collect unemployment benefits09:32 - Washington leaves $700 million on the table10:53 - Washington Policy Center summer events | | | | | | | | | The Washington State Republican Party's (WAGOP) 49th Annual Fundraiser Dinner will take place on Friday, September 18, 2026, in Bellevue, Washington. The formal event honors the 250th anniversary of the United States and features independent journalist Nick Shirley as the keynote speaker. Tickets | | | The Washington State Republican Party's (WAGOP) 49th Annual Fundraiser Dinner will take place on Friday, September 18, 2026, in Bellevue, Washington. The formal event honors the 250th anniversary of the United States and features independent journalist Nick Shirley as the keynote speaker. Tickets | | | | | | | | | | | | This email was sent by info@clarkrepublicans.org to ‍ Clark County, WA Republican Party \| PO Box 205, Vancouver WA 98666No longer want to receive these emails?‍Unsubscribe ‍ | | | This email was sent by info@clarkrepublicans.org to ‍ Clark County, WA Republican Party \| PO Box 205, Vancouver WA 98666 | | | No longer want to receive these emails?‍ | | | Unsubscribe ‍ | |