Welcome

Are YOU a Whatcom Republican?

The answer is YES if less government, lower taxes, personal freedoms and time-honored family values describe you.

Whatcom Republicans care about our neighborhoods, our state and our nation. We respect the special quality of life in Whatcom County, our sense of community and the advantages of living in one of the most beautiful parts of the United States.

The Whatcom Republicans offer diverse ways for you to connect with each other and elected representatives. Monthly meetings, picnics, forums, dinners, the Northwest Washington Fair and more are enjoyed by our members. Join us, won't you?


  • Monthly Whatcom Republican Meeting

    Saturday, May 12 at 10:00 AM

    Location: BIAWC - 1650 Baker Creek Place, Bellingham 98226

    • Candidate endorsement consideration
    • County Convention wrap-up and looking ahead to State Convention
    • Presentation on initiative to expand Port positions from 3 to 5

    Guests always welcome!

  • MAY 5TH JOHN KOSTER PANCAKE FEED

    Date: May 5
    Time: 7:30am – 10:30am

    Place: Tillicum House at Pioneer Park, 2004 Cherry Street, Ferndale, WA

    Cost: $20 donation per person, $30 per couple or family
    Please e-mail your RSVP to: info@KosterforCongress.com
    or leave message: 360-631-6055

  • Making America Great Again

    Washington State Republican Party Convention -Tacoma, May 30 - June 2

    The road to victory will not end at our State Convention

    Republican National Convention, Aug. 27-30, Tampa, Florida

    Election Day, November 6, 2012

  • James Watkins Enters Race for State Auditor,
    Promises to be Citizens’ ‘Watchdog’ in Olympia


Overstreet Announces Bid for Re-Election To 42nd District House Seat

BLAINE-State Representative Jason Overstreet has announced his candidacy for re-election to the 42nd Legislative District House seat.  Overstreet, 37, is a U.S. Army veteran, professional firefighter of 12 years, and ...

GOP caucus results: Lynden loved Santorum, Bellingham favored Paul

Republicans living in and near Bellingham like Ron Paul, followed by Mitt Romney. Rick Santorum, not so much. But in most other areas of Whatcom County, especially near Lynden, Everson and ...

Mukilteo Republican Dan Matthews to challenge Rep. Larsen

A Mukilteo Republican named Dan Matthews has jumped into the race against Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Everett, for the 2nd Congressional District seat. Click here for story ...

Special Conservation District Election

There is a vacant position on the Whatcom Farm Conservation District Board. There are two candidates running for the position. Jayne Uerling is a certified Democrat who ...

Senate-passed bipartisan budget is the only responsible, sustainable plan on the table

Imagine a bipartisan group of Washington senators coming together to pass a sustainable and responsible budget – a budget that funds priorities, does not raise taxes and lives within our ...

James Watkins Enters Race for State Auditor, Promises to be Citizens’ ‘Watchdog’ in Olympia

Since last week, NW Daily Marker has reported on early signs of an imminent announcement from business consultant and recent congressional candidate James Watkins about ...

Republican Budget Passed by Senate is an Exciting First Step, More Work to Be Done

Friday night was incredible! As the Legislature in Washington State was winding down its last few days of session, it looked like Republicans and Democrats were stalemated. The ...

WA GOP Senators take historic actions on Senate floor

OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Senate Republicans successfully used a rare procedural move to seize a philosophical majority and passed their own budget proposal off the Senate floor early Saturday ...

Redistricting Whatcom County into Oblivion

On Tuesday, the Redistricting Commission released their proposals for redistricting Washington’s legislative and congressional districts. You can view and comment on the maps here:  http://www.redistricting.wa.gov/maps.asp Check out this ...

We Don’t Need a Speech. We Need Jobs.

President Obama and Speaker Boehner have agreed that the President will address a joint session of the Congress next Thursday. The President wanted Wednesday during the GOP debate, but John ...