Newsletter: Virginia is in Play.
The latest polls paint a disturbing picture for Joe Biden’s re-election prospects — with his defeat running right through Virginia.
You’ve likely read in these emails or heard me say this dozens of times: The work we do in Arlington and across Northern Virginia drives up Republican votes for our statewide candidates.
In the short-term, it delivers state-wide victories like Governor Youngkin, Lieutenant Governor Earle-Sears, and Attorney General Jason Miyares in 2021.
In the long-run, it allows us to build out the necessary infrastructure to rack up electoral wins in Arlington, Alexandria, the City of Falls Church, Fairfax, and elsewhere across Northern Virginia.
I know sometimes it’s hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel, but you and I must keep chugging along.
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Huge shoutout the the Fairfax and Loudoun Republicans for hosting Virginia’s own Scott Presler at a joint Get-Out-The-Vote (GOTV) training last week. Scott shared his experience and insights with more than 100 activists from across Northern Virginia.
You can read all about it from the Fairfax GOP here.
Scott’s message ahead of this training should be echoed over and over again throughout this election cycle:
“Virginia is in play… I need you to get active. I need you to join your local Republican Party. I need you to become an Election Day worker. I need you to focus on voter registration.”
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Thanks to everyone who helped continue our storage unit clean-out efforts over the weekend. There are just a few items remaining, but I am confident we can close out this costly expense by the end of the month.
Here are upcoming opportunities to get involved with conservative and Republican efforts across Arlington and Northern Virginia:
Vote in the U.S. Senate Primary
The Primary Election for U.S. Senate is tomorrow — Tuesday, June 18th.
Here’s everything you need to know about how to cast your ballot early or on Primary Day in Arlington. Your Republican candidates for U.S. Senate are (in the order they appear on your ballot in Arlington):
- Hung Cao
- Edward C. “Eddie” Garcia Jr.
- Jonathan W. Emord*
- C. L. “Chuck” Smith, Jr.
- Scott Thomas Parkinson*
While each candidate has spoken to the Arlington Republicans at a gathering over the last 12 months, the asterisk denotes candidates who have made a contribution to the Arlington GOP.
I cannot stress how important it is to make a plan to vote. It’s so important that I even wrote about it on #SuperTuesday earlier this year.
Virginia Primary Election Watch Party
After you vote, join the Arlington-Alexandria-Falls Church Young Republicans and the Arlington GOP on Tuesday, June 18th, as we watch primary election results at our Virginia Primary Election Watch Party at Barley Mac in theCourthouse-Rosslyn neighborhood.
The event kicks off at 6:30pm, and polls close at 7:00pm. You can see all the details and RSVP on Facebook here. Street parking is limited, and there’s a Colonial Parking garage on the same block as Barley Mac on North Quinn Street.
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Arlington GOP Meeting
Arlington Republicans will meet on Monday, June 24th for our monthly membership meeting. Here is the Call & Agenda for our June meeting:
Call for Monday, June 24, 2024 Meeting
I, Matthew Hurtt, Chairman of the Arlington County Republican Committee, hereby issue a call for a regular meeting of the Committee, to be held on Monday, June 24th at 6:30pm. This meeting will be held in-person (in Clarendon) on the 3rd floor event space at 1101 North Highland Street, Arlington, VA 22201. Please note the time and location of this meeting.
Agenda
6:30pm to 8:00pm Arlington GOP Monthly Meeting
1 Call to Order
2 Prayer
3 Pledge of Allegiance
4 Republican Creed
5 Treasurer’s Report
7 Chairman’s Report
8 Old Business
9 New Business
10 Guest Speaker: The Importance of Local Civic Engagement
11 Auxiliary Reports
12 Adjournment
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Marksmanship & Advocacy Workshop
With Leadership Institute’s Marksmanship & Advocacy Workshop on June 29th, your right to self-defense no longer needs to be a moving target. This course will demystify firearms while making it fun, easy, and safe for beginner and intermediate shooters to take their first shot or improve their aim.
This course counts towards requirements for the Concealed Carry permit in Virginia and toward being able to buy firearms in DC and Maryland. They’ll cover legal responsibilities and regulations on self-defense, marksmanship, and how to identify and make public comment on legislation. Half the spots are already taken and it will be sold out! Get your registration locked and loaded ASAP.
The cost to register for this course is $50, and your registration includes a meal, range fees, rentals, safety gear, and personalized coaching. You can use promo code NOVA24 to register for just $25.
Read more details and register here.
51st National Fourth of July Conservative Soirée
The 51st National Fourth of July Conservative Soirée promises fun, BBQ, and patriotic speeches for the whole family! From lively music performances to exciting games and activities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Bring your picnic blankets and lawn chairs, and get ready to enjoy this FREE event! Don’t miss out on this unforgettable community gathering as we come together to honor our nation’s independence!
Read more details and register here.
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Local Candidate Update
Arlington Republicans are preparing to file paperwork for our candidate for County Board this week. As your Chairman, it is my top priority to ensure we participate fully in local elections — and that means having a competent, qualified Republican candidate for Arlington County Board to give voters a choice in local elections.
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Thank you for your continued interest in and engagement with the Arlington Republicans. Please feel free to share this email with your Republican friends and neighbors.
Don’t forget to connect with us on Facebook, X, or Nextdoor — we’re working diligently to get our message in front of as many people as possible, and your support for our social media efforts helps a lot.
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Thanks for everything you do to advance our Republican principles in Arlington and across Northern Virginia.
Thank you.
Onward,
Matthew Hurtt, Chairman
Arlington GOP