01/05/2019 by Gerald Hulbert Introduction Although this was a local town hall, much of the message had to do with proposed discussions of issues proposed to be discussed in the State Legislature during its 105 day session at the State Legislature starting January 14, 2019. Most of the attendees were older, seemingly reserved people. However, …
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The Whatcom County Auditor’s Office has posted this Notice of February 12, 2019 Special Election. Registration Deadlines: Monday, January 14, is the deadline for mail-in registrations or address changes to be eligible to vote in the February 12 Special Election. January 14 also is the deadline for online registrations or address changes at www.myvote.wa.gov. After …
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The annual WCRP Lincoln Day Dinner Fundraiser will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham Hotel & Conference Center, 714 Lakeway Drive, Bellingham. Don’t miss out, get your seat at the table for the Lincoln Day Dinner. Our Early Bird Special is in effect until January 31, so purchase …
Read More →It is with a heavy heart that I inform you that our beloved National Committeewoman Fredi Simpson passed away this afternoon after a months-long battle with cancer. Fredi was a dedicated activist who made a lasting impact on our state and nation. She traveled near and far to help our candidates and to serve our …
Read More →December 4, 2018 The November 6th Election Hand Recount began on November 29th and was completed today, December 4th. Auditor, Debbie Adelstein, and her team, concluded the recount with the ringing of a bell shortly before 10:00 a.m. The Whatcom Republicans recognize all our volunteers that came forward and gave their time and effort …
Read More →The Whatcom Republicans want to extend our thanks to all the volunteers who have stepped forward to participate in the 2018 election season. As a mandatory “hand recount” was required due to leads less than .25% in the State Senator and Representative races, our volunteers have remained a powerful force beyond the November 6th election …
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Bellingham, WA, November 27, 2018: The Whatcom County Canvassing Board has directed the election staff of the County Auditor’s Office to commence the hand recount of the 42nd Legislative District Senate and House races at 8:00 am, Thursday, November 29, 2018. The recount will be conducted in Conference Room 513, on the fifth floor of …
Read More →The races in Whatcom County, especially the 42nd Legislative District, are extremely close. The best place to get the complete results, periodically updated, is at the Secretary of State website. Not all ballots have been counted yet. Updates are usually released at 5:00 pm. With an election this close, ballots will be disputed. Recounts may be …
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Here is the familiar yellow-and-black slate card, which may already have appeared in your mailbox and in doorbelling literature drops. We encourage you to vote, and then share this card with your like minded neighbors, friends and family, and ask them to do the same. Below, we list the Whatcom Republicans recommendations, in the order they …
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Washington Republicans can stay at home and vote. You don’t even need to leave your house, if you have stamps. This election is important. Leap on your ballot the instant it hits your doorstep to prevent Democrats from getting their meat-hooks on the levers of power. The issues include gun rights, carbon tax, income tax, in …
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