As Republicans, we have to feel optimism, growth and progress, that is who we are. We struggle every day to make our voices heard, work to grow our businesses, protect our families and support or neighbors. We simply ask that our representatives don’t remove police protection from our schools, don’t put severe tax burdens on everyday people struggling to recover the strongest economy in decades, educate and not indoctrinate our children and don’t to turn religions, races and income levels against each other for what you perceive as political benefit. We are all Americans and we need to do better.

By Jim Shalleck

President of the Montgomery County Board of Elections.

The Maryland General Assembly adjourned on Monday, April 12, 2021, enacting a number of laws which continue and expand on the voters’ preferences from this past Presidential election.

House Bill 745 increases the number of early voting sites throughout the State. Allocation of these sites was primarily based on population. In Montgomery County, the number of early voting sites will increase from 11 to 13, with an option for a 14^th site.

The Republican Party of Montgomery County congratulates Representatives Young Kim and Michelle Steel on their historic election to the House of Representatives. Not only are they the first Korean American women elected to the House of Representatives, but they are part of a notable GOP resurgence in southern California. Their November wins marked the first time California Republicans had taken out an incumbent House member since 1994.

They're Back!

We're planning to see you in person! Vice Chair Anne Koutsoutis has gathered together the events planning volunteers to start planning real, in-person events after 2020, the year that wasn't. Stay tuned for announcements, fun and important gettogethers as we ramp up to Town elections this year and Federal and State elections in 2022.  We'll see you soon.

By Dennis Melby

Senator Tim Scott, a great and important Republican Senator, recently was attacked by the far left for giving a follow-up response after President Joe Biden’s address to Congress. The media, social media and some left-wing Democrats called him an “Uncle Tim”. They thought it was a clever slur meaning he was an Uncle Tom, a term they often use to deride folks like Justice Clarence Thomas and Secretary Ben Carson.

Here in Montgomery County, we Republicans remember Josiah Henson, the character “Uncle Tom” is based on, as a hero.

May 25, 2021

We are going gang-busters! The pandemic is rapidly in the rear view mirror. Wouldn't it be great it we could have a "Mask-free Memorial Day"?

Maybe we can, those who've been vaccinated or have recovered from the virus are now a majority of the population. However he did it, President Donald Trump managed to have Operation Warp Speed deliver the vaccines so rapidly no one can doubt it's been great for America and rapidly for the World.

Wouldn't it be great if our Republican Governor Hogan was able to remove the mask mandate in order for folks to enjoy a normal Memorial Day holiday? We'll see.

Oh, BTW, don't assume that if that happens we'll share in that freedom here in the Workers Paradise of Montgomery County. Control surpasses optimism, too many Union, Left, and Equity sign offs to think about that right now. 

But maybe...hope springs eternal!

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After the story ran, an update...Nope, we didn't make it. We were the very last jurisdiction to end the Mask Mandate.

The Republican Party through its elected board, the Montgomery County Republican Central Committee (MCGOP) is currently recruiting qualified applicants to fill a Committee vacancy for Legislative District 16 (the greater Bethesda area). Eligible individuals must be registered Republican voters who reside in LD 16.  You may check to confirm your LD by Checking here.

Spring was in the air and our Republican leaders have been spritzing up the Headquarters to welcome folks back to real in-person events. Former Chairman Alexander Bush, along with Committee Members Jamie Greedan, Paul Agle, Martha Schaerr and Party Secretary Lori Jaffe spent a couple of days painting, plastering and fine tuning. Martha & Gene Schaerr provided extra plaster and electric work to get in shape, and new carpet was provided by great supporters. We can't wait for you to see it, and thanks to our dedicated and hard working volunteers.