As many of you might remember, I ran for State Central Committee (SCC) this spring with opposition to Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) as one of my main platform issues. The SCC held its quarterly meeting last weekend at the annual RPV Advance conference where I was able to present my proposed amendment to the RPV Party Plan that would prohibit the use of Ranked Choice Voting in party elections.
I gave four reasons why I was sponsoring the amendment.
For these four (4) reasons and more, it is simple common sense that we should align our Party Plan with the SCC’s stated opposition to Ranked Choice Voting.
After 10 minutes of debate, including my 2-minute introduction, a standing vote was taken (we requested a roll call vote for accountability, but were disappointed that it was rejected). Result: 30 votes to approve, 39 votesagainst. For the amendment to pass, we would need to have 60 votes to approve, and 19 votes against (75%+). I’m happy to report that your 4 SCC 11th Congressional District representatives voted unanimously to approve the amendment.
So, where do we go from here? I am not giving up on this effort. I believe the next step will be to seek a grass roots mandate. I have developed a template anti-RCV resolution to share with individual Unit Committees that demands SCC remove RCV from our Party Plan. If we can get the grass roots around the state to make their voices heard, we can get this done. Stay tuned.
Steve Rogers
11th District SCC Representative
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors General Assembly Annual Reception and Work Session is scheduled to take place TODAY, Tuesday, December 10, beginning at 3:00pm at the Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway, Fairfax 22035, in Conference Rooms 9 and 10. It is open to the public–please come and see how our legislators and county board are handling key issues.
The next 11th Congressional District Committee meeting will be held next Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 7:30pm at the Fairfax GOP headquarters, 4246 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax 22030. The official call is attached here.
Come out to an exciting fundraiser in support of Tumay Harding for state Senate with special guests Gov. Glenn Youngkin and Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears. It is this Friday, December 13 at 6:30pm at the home of David Butcher, 40546 Spectacular Bid Place, Leesburg 20176. Tickets are $250 with sponsorships available. RSVP to Gretchen Moss at 703-201-7776 or Gretchen@gretchenmoss.com. More details in the flyer pictured.
Also, if you’d like to volunteer for the Tumay for Senate campaign, please sign up here: https://tumayforva.com/volunteer/.
Tumay Harding is the Republican nominee for State Senate District 32 in a special election on January 7, 2025. If we win this seat, the State Senate will be tied at 20-20, and GOP Lt. Governor Winsome Sears would be able to break tie votes. This would make an enormous difference in the upcoming legislative session!
We need volunteers to knock doors, make phone calls, and write postcards. If you would like to volunteer, please sign up here: https://tumayforva.com/volunteer/.. If you’re ready to write some postcards, contact Rosie Oakley at chair@11cd.org. We’ll provide cards, script, addresses & stamps – you just do the writing!
Register to doorknock this coming weekend!
Saturday, 12/14 9:00am
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Saturday, 12/14 1:30pm
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Sunday, 12/15 12:30pm
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Early voting starts tomorrow, Wednesday, December 11th.
Join our terrific Attorney General Jason Miyares and special guest former Attorney General Bill Barr to celebrate the holiday season at a reception on Tuesday, December 17 from 6:00-8:00pm. It will be held at Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse, 1902 Reston Town Center, Reston 20190. Tickets are $250 and sponsorships are available. RSVP to Mall@bayarmoury.com or online here. Additional details in the flyer pictured below.
Apply for a Job with the Trump Administration
Several of you have expressed interest in working for the Trump Administration. This article provides information about the process: https://elephantinthewhitehouse.substack.com/p/apply-to-be-an-appointee. The portal to apply for a position in President Trump’s Administration is now open: https://www.trumpvancetransition.com/s/serve-america
Inauguration Tickets
Unless you have an inside connection, your best chance of getting tickets to the Inauguration on January 20th is to enter a lottery available through some of our elected officials. There is no information on the websites of Senator Tim Kaine or Congressman Don Beyer, but below are links to the ticket lotteries of Congressman Connolly and Senator Warner. Check HERE for general information about Inauguration tickets and to find links to the websites of other elected officials. Good Luck!
Gerry Connolly: Lottery for Inauguration Tickets- Congressman Connolly
Senator Mark Warner: Lottery for Inauguration Tickets-Senator Warner
Inaugural Balls – More events to be announced soon
ALL AMERICAN INAUGURAL BALL
Saturday, January 18, 6:00 PM-Midnight
Details HERE
LEGACY OF FREEDOM BALL
Presented By Black Conservative Federation
Sunday, January 19, 7:00-10:00 PM
Details HERE
LATINO INAUGURAL BALL
Presented By Hispanic 100
Sunday, January 19, 8:00-11:00 PM
Details HERE
Saundra Davis, who ran for Fairfax County School Board in 2023, has announced she is running for delegate from House District 15! Come ring in the new year by stopping by her petition signature drive on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 from 1:00-6:00pm. She will be at 5912 Carters Oak Court, Burke 22015 with petitions–just drive by and sign them!
Thursday, December 12: Colonial-Mt. Vernon Republican Women’s Club Holiday Party. With special guest Dr. Sebastian Gorka. At Cedar Knoll Inn, 9030 Lucia Lane, Ft. Hunt 22308. Tickets are $75 and include a full meal.
Saturday, Dec. 14: Wreaths Across America at Arlington National Cemetery with the Hunter Mill Republican Women’s Club. The Hunter Mill RWC will be helping Arlington National Cemetery to Remember and Honor our veterans by sponsoring and laying Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country’s fallen heroes. You may sponsor a remembrance wreath or volunteer on Wreaths Day (and invite your family and friends to attend with you). Your donation will support both a remembrance wreath and a $5 payback contribution to the Hunter Mill Republican Women’s Club. Click HERE to sponsor a wreath.
Saturday, December 14, 12:00 noon-2:00pm: Greater McLean Republican Women’s Club Holiday Brunch and New Officer Installation. For details on location, contact club president Kristin Hoffman by email.
Saturday, December 14, 1:00-3:00pm: Monticello Council of Republican Women December Luncheon. Featuring guest speaker Professor Jonathan Turley of GW Law School. At the Italian Cafe, 7161 Lee Highway, Falls Church 22046. Tickets are $40; purchase online. You need to sign up in advance to make your meal choice!
Thursday, December 19, 5:30-7:30pm: Liberty Republican Women’s Club December Meeting and Installation of Officers. At the Don Luis Mexican Restaurant in Centerville. Featuring special guest speaker Emily Lampkin, Founder of the Women Leaders Series and a renowned advisor, speaker, and mentor. RSVP for the event here. Contact Second VP Lois Koch (email) for information and membership details