CAN YOU FEEL A CHANGE IN THE AIR?
A sense of optimism. A sense of purpose. A sense of working together for victory.
We have great candidates this year with a lot of momentum, who are working hard to end one-party rule in MoCo and Maryland. We need diversity of thought and we bring that. Even the press and public are taking them seriously, they’re invited to candidate events and debates, listened to and noticed – it’s hard for a media still mostly controlled by the left to acknowledge – but they do.
I get the feeling we’re doing a lot better. I get the feeling things are changing – do you?
After all the political violence recently, most of the country still is behind trying to return to normal. Sure, there are absolute radicals out there trying to dismantle any progress and constantly sowing discontent but most folks still support more conservative principles. But No Kings and May Day protests, no matter how big and well funded by the Chinese Communist Party and the SPLC, don't represent the common will - only the ballot box does that.
With the economy continuing to improve, incomes rising, taxes falling and our military strength helping to improve the world we’re going to see some real progress real soon.
What I see here in Montgomery County is folks stepping up, so many new faces at all our meetings, our Party keeps growing, ten thousand more this year alone. Our club meetings are packed, our events often sell out. Meetings in Gaithersburg at the Muster, meetings in Wheaton at the Urban Winery, our Coffees with the Chairman and Women’s Clubs and District Clubs are all growing. Our events this year alone have hosted hundreds.
It’s nice to see progress like that. Lets keep it going, keep engaging with your neighbors, keep attending our events, volunteering, speaking up and helping our candidates increase support. 2026 will be a great year for Maryland, the United States and for the Republican Party.
Let’s keep it going. I can feel our progress, can you?
What do we need to do to keep the momentum going, and do you feel a positive change? Write to me at [email protected]
Stay safe, God bless America and God bless us all.
Dennis Melby
2026 Republican Chairman
Montgomery County, Maryland
Come visit me at one of our events, HERE'S my tentative schedule for the week.
Who's the best? UR!
MAY ACTIVITIES
What's Happening in May
- May 5, Cinco de Mayo
- May 5, MCGOP Executive Committee
- May 8-9, RWRC Multi-family Yard Sale
- May 8-9 Maryland Republican Party Convention
- May 9, No MCGOP Open House
- May 10, Mothers Day
- May 11, MCGOP Breakfast Club
- May 12, Mid MoCo Muster
- May 13, Leisure World Republicans
- May 15, Capital Hill Lunch Break
- May 16, MCGOP Open House
- May 16, UMRWC Monthly Meeting - Dr. Matthew Spalding
- May 16, LD 15 PAC Preakness & Politics
- May 17, National Day of Prayer
- May 18, RWRC Spring Picnic
- May 20, County Executives Candidate Forum
- May 21, CCWRC Happy Hour
- May 23, MCGOP Open House
- May 23, Mofor Sign Waving
- May 25, Memorial Day Holiday
- May 26, LD 18/20 Monthly Meeting
- May 30, MCGOP Open House
- June 6, Trump Birthday Party
MORE EVENTS HERE
The King's New Tax
King Marc of Elrich
By Lori Jaffe (with apologies to Hans Christian Andersen)
here once was a King Marc of Elrich, whose only concern was to raise taxes to support his ideas. No matter how bad the economic conditions in the kingdom were or how much the townsfolk complained, his only concern was getting more money from them. He reigned for too many years, raising taxes every chance he had.
So How Can We Complain?
SO HOW CAN WE COMPLAIN?
Only about 10% of the Republican Judges we need have signed up. I can't complain they don't have Republican representatives when Republicans don't volunteer to serve. I need you, the Party needs you, the free and fair election process needs you. We need you now. Become a Republican paid volunteer here.
-Dennis Melby, Chairman
If you have any trouble getting a response from the Board of Elections after signing up to help email Board of Elections Secretary Amie Hoeber at [email protected]
POLL WORKERS NEEDED
Montgomery County Board of Elections
Dear Registered Voter,
Your community needs your help! Please sign up to serve as an Election Judge (poll worker) and invite your family, friends, and community to join us.
The Montgomery County Board of Elections is recruiting volunteers to serve as Election Judges (poll workers) for the upcoming Gubernatorial Primary Election. Opportunities are available both during Early Voting, which will be held from Thursday June 11 through Thursday June 18, and on Election Day, Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
Our volunteers play a vital role in maintaining the integrity and accessibility of elections for all voters. Election Judges receive a stipend for their service during Early Voting and/or on Election Day, and both full-day and part-day positions are available. If you served as a poll worker in the 2024 elections, you are eligible for a bonus of $100.00 per full day of Early Voting or Election Day service ($50 per half day served).
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Sign up for Monday, May 11, 2026
Breakfast With Friends!
The Republican Breakfast Club
8:00 - 9:30 AM
Politicians, Pancakes, candidates, great Republican friends and good food. Come on down!
Invited speakers, Sherwin Wells and Ricky Mui, candidates for Montgomery County Council. Learn how Republican leadership would have a major impact on the quality of life and invigorate the governance of this great County.
Come by, buy a tasty breakfast and listen to our great Republican leaders and candidates, share info about events and opportunities to turn MoCo around. Emcee'd by Party Chairman Dennis Melby.
LOCATION: iHOP, 775 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852
Due to limited space, RSVP to Lori Jaffe by May 9 at [email protected]
Leisure World Republican Club
Leisure World Republican Club
Meet Josephine Salazar for County Council
On Wednesday May 13 @ 1:30 pm. in Clubhouse 1, in the Chesapeake Room Republicans will welcome Josephine Salazar, Republican candidate for District 5. Rather than continuing with the status quo from the past four years, Salazar plans to be a dynamic, results-driven leader dedicated to improving the life of Montgomery County residents, especially older adults. Come meet Salazar at our monthly meeting. All are invited.
We are gearing up for midterm elections and feel very encouraged by tripling our growing numbers in the club, we have much to celebrate with continued growth, increased political knowledge and plans to take concrete action in making our voices heard. All are welcome. Check out our Shadow Box #14 – Clubhouse 1. To donate, become, or renew membership ($15.00), send checks to: RCLW PO Box 12293, Silver Spring, MD 20908. For info contact Maria Dudish at [email protected]