The primary ballots have been mailed. Please be sure to VOTE - it's very important to vote for Republicans, so they will move to the general ballot. Remember, this is the first year we're working through the "Top Two" primary - and only the top two vote-getters will move to the general election.

Click here for the list of Republican candidates.

It's also important to vote for the judicial positions, as they are decided in the Primary election, unless there are more than two running.

One place to find out about the various candidates is politics1.com

Don't overlook voting for your precinct committee officer.

2008 Washington State Republican Party Platform
now available at www.wsrp.org

Remember:  PCOs are elected to office in the Primary Election.  If no one files for this position in your precinct, consider promoting a write-in candidate.

Click here to see the differences between the Republican and Democrat Platforms.

Check out the latest polls and catch the news about the campaign trail on all candidates here.

Check out the photos of our 4th of July booth and Parade entries. Click here.

Approximate 40 folks showed up to "Support Our Troops" to waving and honking passersby at our last rally. It was a great way to spend a Saturday, honoring the guys and gals who serve our nation so diligently.

Young Republicans learn about participating in the rally for
Support Our Troops.

Bob Forde and Jerry Stiles
show their support for the troops who serve us.

Maybe you're a Republican? Read this and pass it on!

 

The legislature is currently in session. Get bill updates or leave messages for state lawmakers on the legislative hotline:   1-800-562-6000. Or visit Washington Votes.org

Cities, States Consider
English Measures

Cities and states across the United States, against a setting of increased immigration debate, are trying to make English the official language.
     Arizona has a measure pending for its ballot, USA Today reported. Bills have passed one chamber in Pennsylvania, Delaware and Michigan and await action in the other. At least five communities approved English ordinances while another eight are considering them. The U.S. Senate version of an immigration bill includes a language provision as well.
     While specific language varies, the propositions generally say government business must be conducted in English, except for emergency services.  By federal law, election information must be available in other languages as well.
     Supporters said the measures aren't anti-immigrant because they help immigrants assimilate into the United States, USA Today said. Critics disagree, saying, among other things, that such measures deprive non-English-speaking people the right to information in a language they understand.
     Twenty-seven states have passed laws making English their official language.  The state of Washington is not one of them.  See http://www.us-english.org/

Prepare those letters to lawmakers.
   The Legislature is now in session.

Legislative Hotline  -  1-800-562-6000
Get bill updates or leave messages for lawmakers on  the legislative hotline.   The hotline operates from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. Monday thru Friday, and from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday.
Wash. State Legislature:    http://www1.leg.wa.gov/legislature

What's a PCO? - click here.