California Republican Platform back to top Preamble Affordability Agriculture Condemnation of Racism Crime and Justice The Economy and Jobs Educaton Election Integrity The Environment Equal Opportunity Ethics by Government Officials Family Federalism Government Transparency California Republican Party Platform Preamble 1. Affordability 2. Agriculture 3. Condemnation of Racism and Acts of Violence 4. Crime and Justice 5. Economy and Jobs 6. Education 7. Election Integrity 8. Environment 9. Equal Opportunity 10. Ethics by Government Officials 11. Family 12. Federalism 13. Government Transparency 14. Healthcare 15. Housing 16. Immigration 17. Litigation Crisis 18. National Defense 19. Our Historic and Ongoing Support for Proposition 13 20. Private Property Rights 21. Religious Freedom 22. Right to Bear Arms 23. Right to Life 24. Senior Citizens 25. Taxes and Government Spending 26. Veteran Affairs 27. Water Conclusion PREAMBLE The California Republican Party envisions a vibrant, prosperous and safe California defined by a robust world-class economy, strong and healthy families, and reformed and responsive state and local governments that serve all people while protecting individual liberties as enshrined in the US Constitution. As the party of Abraham Lincoln, we believe in dignity and equality for all. We support: Choice and excellence in education for all Californians The safety and well-being of all California residents, including freedom of choice for health care Economic policies that promote economic growth and innovation, leading to increased affordability A reformed system of taxation that maintains and improves infrastructure and public safety while reducing the burden on working families, homeowners and older Californians Favorable environmental policies that supports California’s farmers and ranchers Election integrity and ethical government We are boldly confident about California’s future and hold dearly all that is good about California’s people. back to top The following detailed platform appears in alphabetical order. AFFORDABILITY Republicans are committed to making California more affordable for everyone. California has an affordability crisis. Californians from all parts of society are increasingly unable to afford basic necessities, such as purchasing or renting a home, buying a car, paying for electricity and gasoline, and putting food on the table. Our state government continues to pass high taxes and new, burdensome regulations that exacerbate the affordability crisis by increasing the wage gap and reducing employment opportunities. As a result, California has one of the highest rates of poverty in the nation. California's middle-class residents are leaving the state in droves, hollowing out our once prosperous society. The California Republican Party supports tackling the affordability crisis by first incentivizing the construction of new housing to allow more opportunities for home ownership and access to rental housing. We also advocate reducing or eliminating high taxes and fees on cars, energy, gasoline, and food items that have pushed so many Californians to the brink of poverty. We support measures to encourage job creation so that every Californian who is willing to work can do so. California Republicans back proposals to incentivize businesses to remain and invest in California, instead of leaving for other states. back to top AGRICULTURE Agriculture, California’s leading industry, exemplifies the free market at work. The California Republican Party recognizes that agriculture is one of California's leading industries and is essential to the future of California’s economy and the health and well-being of its citizens. Government should create a favorable policy environment that supports California’s farmers and ranchers, maximizing their ability to receive the reward for the risks they take year after year, while strengthening their ability to provide quality products at reasonable costs to consumers. California’s approach, rather, has been beset by over-regulation, environmental extremism, and restricted access to water, the agricultural sector’s lifeblood. back to top CONDEMNATION OF RACISM AND ACTS OF VIOLENCE The California Republican Party condemns racism, xenophobia, religious intolerance, ethnic nationalism and white supremacy as antithetical to the fundamental values of the United States of America, and the Republican Party also condemns acts of violence committed in the name of racism, xenophobia, religious intolerance, ethnic nationalism or white supremacy. back to top CRIME AND JUSTICE The California Republican Party believes one of the most fundamental duties of government is to keep its citizens safe by enforcing laws in a fair, just, and efficient manner. We believe the state, not the federal government, should govern, and so should set the criminal statutes and protect Californians’ quality of life. The California Republican Party believes that the rights of crime victims are essential in a just criminal process. We support the rights of crime victims to give statements and be heard by the court during bail hearing and parole proceedings. We believe in a victim’s right to collect restitution from defendants as established by law, and to be given notification, if desired, upon release of prisoners. The California Republican Party has historically backed legislation that kept the most dangerous and recidivist criminals incarcerated. We support efforts that contribute to the restoration and reclassification of laws intended to reduce crime and protect public safety. Citizens have the right to expect the state and the judiciary to protect them from criminals during their sentences, and we support the surety bail process. To reduce crime and protect public safety, we support the repeal of AB 109, Proposition 47 and Proposition 57. To reduce recidivism and to increase the offenders’ likelihood of successful rehabilitation, we support the expansion of California’s Collaborative Justice Courts, including but not limited to drug courts, mental health courts, and veteran’s courts, that combine judicial supervision with rehabilitation services and are rigorously monitored and focused on recovery. Additionally, we support rehabilitation and career technical education programs for those incarcerated in our county jails and prisons. We support the death penalty as just punishment and effective deterrent for “special circumstances” murders. Special circumstances include murdering for financial gain; multiple murders; murder with the use of a bomb; murdering a peace officer, witness, judge, prosecutor, or juror; murder while lying in wait; murder during kidnapping, torture, or sexual assault; and murder to enhance gang activity. We support the death penalty for anyone convicted of carrying out a terrorist attack on the United States. In the larger War on Terror, the California Republican Party supports the criminalization of activities that advocate acts of terrorism, violent conduct, or the killing of innocent people. back to top THE ECONOMY AND JOBS We believe that people make better decisions than does government. Free enterprise, not subsidies and government regulation, is the key to creating jobs for all Californians. Freedom and free enterprise are fundamental to the American way of life; indeed, they are the backbone of our nation. Economic freedom leads to opportunity, opportunity leads to growth, and growth leads to progress. This is the story of America. Economic growth depends on individual liberty, and it enables all citizens to maximize the opportunity to retain the rewards of their labor. Californians are some of the hardest-working and most entrepreneurial people in the world. We have seen disruptive technologies and business models such as ride sharing, short-term rentals, and intra-city mass transit improve the lives of California citizens. These path-breaking companies have made many California communities better places to live and visit. We believe that the government must support an environment in which jobs can be created, even as new technologies challenge the status quo and alter the way people live and work. We believe that people make better decisions than does government, and the free market embodies this principle. The government’s role is to ensure that markets are free and that there is genuine competition. Government should protect our citizens from international cartels and piracy of their intellectual property. We support right-to-work laws and reject mandatory closed union shops where workers are forced to join unions against their will. We also reject union workers being forced to make political contributions to candidates or causes that they oppose. For California's businesses to grow, thrive, and create wealth, a first-class physical infrastructure is necessary. We support investment in California’s transportation infrastructure through “pay as you go” financing that utilizes existing revenue sources for their intended purpose. We oppose bonded indebtedness or the use of other revenues to fund high-speed rail. back to top EDUCATION Every child in California is entitled to a first-class education. Education is the great leveler in American society. It provides the opportunity for any child to rise based on hard work and achievement. Unfortunately, this leveling effect is lost as California's schools deteriorate due to domination by union bosses, which contribute to the degradation of the curriculum and the marginalization of involvement by parents. While opposing the Common Core national standards, we support all reasonable measures to strengthen academic standards and maximize the influence and involvement of parents in the schools. We support an education system that ensures access and opportunity for all children, blind to the color of their skin, the circumstances of their neighborhood, or the socio-economic background of their home. We believe that parents will make better choices than government in almost every case. Consequently, we support school choice programs, voucher and tax-credit scholarships, magnet schools, charter schools, homeschooling, educational savings accounts, the right of parents to choose to have their child taught in academic English, and to opt out of age-inappropriate and sexually explicit curriculum. We support the abolition of all regulatory barriers that prevent parents from exercising these options. The top priority of our schools should be learning basic competencies, not social engineering. We support metrics such as exit exams to evaluate basic competency. We call for local schools to be controlled by parents and local school boards. Schools cannot function unless they are safe. Besides providing a rigorous course of study, safety in schools at all grade levels should be the highest priority. Admission to all public colleges and universities should be based solely on merit. We believe that the free exchange of ideas at institutions of higher learning is key to their fundamental purpose. We oppose all censorship of student speech on public universities through policies explicit or implicit. We believe that private institutions of higher learning must have clear and consistent policies, applied fairly, regarding student speech and expression. All universities have a responsibility to protect students seeking to engage in political activism from violent responses from those both affiliated and unaffiliated with the university. back to top ELECTION INTEGRITY We support efforts to ensure that all qualified citizens may easily register and vote, including the elderly, the handicapped and military personnel. We support the right of political parties to nominate their own candidates for legislative office. Every time a fraudulent vote is cast, it disenfranchises another voter who casts a legitimate vote. Recent changes to voter registration and election laws meant to increase voter participation must be balanced with preservation of election integrity. We therefore support requiring photo identification for voting in person, robust signature verification for voting by mail, verifiable chain of custody for all ballots, and proof of citizenship for voter registration. We also call for regular and thorough updating of the county voter rolls of inactive registrants. back to top THE ENVIRONMENT The California Republican Party believes in long-term responsible stewardship of California's bountiful natural resources for future generations. Protection and stewardship of the environment began under a Republican President and our conservative values align with the goal of conservation: safeguarding the natural resources to which our health and economy depend. Recognizing that environmental protection and economic growth are not mutually exclusive, we will hold our State government accountable for common sense and sustainable environmental regulations that both protect and allow for prosperity. We support environmental policies based upon sound science that encourage innovation and application of new technologies through market-based incentives whenever possible instead of regulation, taxation and litigation. Environmental regulations must be considered in light of the effects that they will have on workers and on the economy. We believe that the United Nations approach has been fundamentally flawed because it enables increasing emissions from the largest sources of greenhouse gasses in the world. To be truly fair and effective, we believe that any solution to greenhouse gas emissions should involve equal incentives applied worldwide and should contain provisions to protect our farms and businesses from unfair competition by countries that do not follow suit. We believe California industry should lead the world in developing and manufacturing safe, renewable and sustainable energy. We encourage the development of these new technologies and systems for use in the domestic market, as well as for export. We believe that entrepreneurs – using technology, innovation and incentives – are more likely to solve environmental problems than bureaucrats. We support the creation of tax credits for homeowners and builders who incorporate alternative energy systems into their homes. Dependence on foreign energy threatens both our national security and economic prosperity. Through private initiative and enterprise, we stand for the development of energy that is independent from foreign sources. We favor clear environmental laws with consistent, straightforward interpretation and the elimination of third-party lawsuits by claimants without direct legal standing. back to top EQUAL OPPORTUNITY The Republican Party is the historic party of equal opportunity. The Republican Party abolished slavery and has always stood for the right of all persons to succeed. During Reconstruction and throughout the shame of the Democratic Party’s Jim Crow laws, the Republican Party championed racial equality against strong opposition. We also stood for women’s rights, including the right to vote, and continue to support gender equality. We support laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or religion. We believe that all individuals should be judged by the content of their character, not the color of their skin and understand that one cannot guarantee equality of results, only equality of opportunity. back to top ETHICS BY GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS We believe that public service is a trust—one of the highest callings to which any man or woman may aspire. Ethics in service to one’s fellow citizens goes beyond the letter of the law. The California Republican Party calls on its elected and appointed officials always to serve others, always to demonstrate the highest standards of morality and honesty, and never to use their offices for personal gain. Republican officeholders should give their utmost effort to improve our society and to inspire others to serve. back to top FAMILY The California Republican Party affirms the family as the natural and indispensable institution for human development. A strong and healthy family unit is the heart of the home—a safe surrounding where family decisions are made, children are raised, and morality is taught. The family is a foundation on which American society has grown and prospered for over 200 years. We support the two-parent family as the best environment for raising children, and therefore believe that it is important to define marriage as a union between one man and one woman. The Supreme Court’s ruling cannot and must not be used to coerce a church or religious institution into performing marriages that their faith does not recognize. We believe public policy and education should not be exploited to advocate or teach any social or political agenda. back to top FEDERALISM We believe that local or state governments should resolve political matters unless the United States Constitution expressly reserves such matters for the federal government. The federal government has repeatedly violated the Tenth Amendment of the United States Constitution by encroaching on rights that are reserved and delegated to the states and to the people. The California Republican Party firmly believes that the best governments are those most accountable to the people. We heed Thomas Jefferson's warning: "When all government, in little as in great things, shall be drawn to Washington as the center of all power, it will render powerless the checks provided of one government on another." Non-essential federal functions should be returned to the states and localities wherever possible. It is the governments closest to the people that have the capability, knowledge, and sensitivity to local needs to effectively administer and deliver public services. Local jurisdictions’ diverse problems require local understanding. We must recognize the unique abilities of local government and the inherent limitations of a distant federal government; accordingly, we support the transfer of rights, responsibilities, and revenues to local jurisdictions. back to top GOVERNMENT TRANSPARENCY We support an open and transparent government that is accessible to all people that it represents. Federal, state and local government bodies should make available all legislative, budget and spending documents in an easily searchable online database. We believe that all government bodies should publicly broadcast their meetings by means of television or internet streaming and provide ample time for public input in their decision-making process. We support a transparent legislative process that would require legislation to be in print and available for public review at least 72 hours prior to any action being taken on the item. back to top HEALTHCARE The California Republican Party believes that the United States health care system delivers the finest medical care in the world. We support the concept of freedom of choice in health care. We oppose government-mandated health care plans that restrict freedom of choice, and we oppose the bureaucratic restrictions of single-payer plans. We support restructuring Medicaid to restrict elective, medically-unnecessary surgeries while increasing the compensation to doctors and hospitals for necessary surgeries and other treatments. We also oppose any universal healthcare plan for California that involves taxes on doctors or hospitals, coverage for illegal aliens, or tax subsides. Finally, we support private sector solutions such as small business insurance pools, employment pricing reductions, guaranteed insurability, and medical savings accounts. back to top HOUSING Owning a home has always been the American dream, but for many Californians, this dream is out of reach. The cost of rent has also risen to a point that private housing in general is not affordable for many California residents. In order to make housing more affordable, we must lower the cost and increase the rate of new construction. We can address rising costs by reducing state regulation of new housing construction, lowering the costs and barriers for attracting skilled labor to the construction field, and by providing more flexibility on materials used in housing construction. We support limiting development fees, or more accurately “new homebuyer taxes,” in order to lower the cost of building new housing. We support reform of the California Environmental Quality Act in order to reduce frivolous litigation that slows the speed and increases the cost of new housing construction. We support statewide restrictions on rent control in order to encourage investment in new rental housing. The California Republican Party believes that every California family should have access to affordable housing options, near their employment, near quality schools for their children, and with access to medical providers necessary to meeting their healthcare needs. back to top IMMIGRATION Our history is a story of immigrants. The California Republican Party welcomes and values each and every legal immigrant. America continues to symbolize hope and promise to people from around the world. We believe new immigrants help make our great nation greater still. The Republican Party is pro-immigrant. Yet we take issue with political advocacy groups that blur the line between lawful and unlawful immigration in public discourse. The result of this blurring is a poorly enforced immigration policy and an uncontrolled border – millions of people here illegally, undocumented, and living in the shadows. This isn’t good for anyone. The current problem is exacerbated by the failure of elected Democrats to negotiate in good faith to fix our broken immigration system. This failure leaves in place a government bureaucracy that produces wait times to immigrate legally into the United States that can exceed 15 years. The truth is, the United States cannot accommodate the hundreds of millions of people in the world who long to live here permanently. The United States government has an obligation to all Americans to control our borders. As Ronald Reagan said, “A nation that cannot control its borders is not a nation.” Our current immigration policy is out of step with the modern world and does not work for California or America. We want to fix it. A sound immigration policy would affirm our country’s absolute right to protect our borders. At the same time, a sound immigration policy would permit legal entry to the workers California and America must have. We support visa and guest worker programs that allow people to legally enter the United States, and leave and return if needed, through a flexible and well- managed system. It is indefensible that the Federal government puts California’s high-tech dominance at risk, and also stifles the ability of our farmers to procure the labor needed to timely harvest the fruits and vegetables that feed our country. To ensure our immigration laws are adhered to, we support devoting more resources to border control, and increasing penalties for overstaying visas. We will support implementing a nationwide e-verify employment system once the necessary visa and guest worker programs are in place. We also support the expedited repatriation of all violent criminals who are undocumented and, when repatriation is not possible, a full prosecution under U.S. law. Further, we believe that federal funding should be denied to sanctuary cities that refuse to cooperate with immigration officials. These cities are undermining Federal law and putting our citizens at risk. We believe that only after the border is secured and the legal immigration system modernized, can we as a nation address the complicated issue of what to do with the millions of people who are currently here illegally. Like all Americans, Republicans hold diverse views on the issue. There is, however, consensus in the Republican Party that any solution must adhere to the following guiding principle. We will not support a policy that grants amnesty. Amnesty only rewards and encourages more law breaking. We support the requirement that law enforcement enforce all laws, including immigration laws. Finally, we believe that once one enters the United States as a legal immigrant and desires to become a citizen, one should endeavor to become an American. Learning English is a vital part of life in the United States. Therefore, fluency in English must be the goal of California’s education programs. No matter a person’s native tongue, all citizens of the United States must be afforded equal opportunity. English both binds the nation and empowers individuals of all backgrounds to fully participate in the American experience. For this reason, we support the recognition of English, and English only, as the nation’s common language – the official language of government. back to top THE LITIGATION CRISIS Justice is an American virtue. To make justice available to every person, we support legal innovations such as arbitration, mediation, and reasonable limitations on unnecessary discovery and motion practice. Individuals and businesses alike are besieged by baseless and overly burdensome litigation. To ensure the availability of quality health care, we support reasonable limitations on general damages awards (e.g., as contained in the bipartisan “Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act”). We favor reasonable and consistent standards for punitive damages awards, which should only be available for intentional, egregious misconduct. back to top NATIONAL DEFENSE The California Republican Party stands for a strong national defense. The first duty of government is to provide for the common defense. The California Republican Party asserts that it is imperative that we retain our military superiority in order to deter any potential adversary. Yet, we affirm that our military forces exist to deter our enemies and not to initiate war. We should never allow our troops to be put under foreign command nor committed to a foreign conflict unless U.S. national interests are directly at stake and there is a clear military goal and a firm exit strategy. We recognize the rise in international terrorism against western democracies and understand that no country can successfully combat it alone. We believe in supporting our allies and in defeating international terrorists and those who support them, wherever they hide. We object to a "surrender first" policy or unilateral withdrawal. We believe that compensation for our troops should be fair, and we support a state income tax exemption while our troops are on active duty. back to top OUR HISTORIC AND ONGOING SUPPORT FOR PROPOSITION 13 We acknowledge that Proposition 13 has saved residential and commercial property owners hundreds of billions of dollars since it was approved. It provides a uniform one percent property tax rate that provides stability for homeowners and small business owners alike. Proposition 13 remains popular today because it allows citizens to exercise control over a government that should be limited and responsible with the people's money. Its two-thirds vote for tax increases ensures fiscal responsibility on all levels of governments. All citizens, including homeowners, business owners, renters, as well as local governments, benefit from Proposition 13's tax stability. back to top PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS We stand for the principle that condemnation and government restriction on private property must only occur for public use. One of the purest forms of tyranny is government confiscation of its citizens’ private property. We reject condemnation or government restrictions on property without full compensation for such condemnations or restrictions. We reject government condemnation of private property for non-public use. We further support local land use decision making, with as much opportunity for public input and comment as possible, instead of regional planning efforts, such as United Nations’ Agenda 21 and Plan Bay Area, that impose state and regional mandates on local government and private property owners. back to top RELIGIOUS FREEDOM The California Republican Party respects each person’s individual conscience and is a strong proponent of religious liberty for all. We support the California Constitution’s guarantee of the free exercise and enjoyment of religion without discrimination or preference. We strongly support the United States Constitution’s safeguard against the establishment of a state sponsored religion, while simultaneously protecting the free exercise of religion. back to top THE RIGHT TO BEAR ARMS The United States Constitution guarantees the right of its citizenry to keep and bear arms. One of the first acts of a totalitarian regime is to disarm its people. California's gun control laws only serve to disarm law-abiding citizens, not criminals. We oppose any further gun control legislation and support the right of all California citizens to own and bear guns and ammunition for any lawful purpose. We call for statewide legislation setting reasonable criteria allowing law-abiding citizens to carry concealed weapons. We support an individual’s right to use deadly force to protect lives and property. We also propose amending California’s constitution to reflect all of these rights. Finally, we call for the elimination of waiting periods to purchase firearms and instead support complete implementation of instant background checks. back to top THE RIGHT TO LIFE The California Republican Party is the party that protects innocent life because we believe life begins at conception and ends at natural death. We support laws that protect unborn children from partial birth, sex selection, and taxpayer funded abortions, and abortions performed as a form of birth control or on minor girls without their parents’ notification and consent. We believe that the question of abortion is a matter that should be left to the people through their elected representatives, not usurped by the United States Supreme Court. Accordingly, we encourage the reversal of the Roe v. Wade decision. We support adoption as an alternative to abortion and call on lawmakers to reduce the bureaucratic burden placed on adoptive couples. As a part of respecting the sanctity of life for disabled persons, we oppose efforts to legalize assisted suicide or euthanasia. We support a comprehensive ban on all human cloning. The California Republican Party supports ethical stem cell research that focuses on cures and does not destroy innocent human life. back to top SENIOR CALIFORNIANS We are committed to protecting the lives and resources of Senior Californians. Californians who have retired, or are close to retirement, should be free from worry that the resources they have built through their own work will be siphoned off by inflation or government action. We support laws that would prevent state or local governments from increasing property taxes on personal residences after owners reach 65. We oppose state taxes on Social Security income. The California Republican Party is committed to promoting the opportunity for aging citizens to enjoy their retirement with the means they have accumulated throughout their working lives. back to top TAXES AND GOVERNMENT SPENDING The California Republican Party is the party of balanced budgets, limited government, and fiscal responsibility. We believe that taxes in California are too high, and that our state government spends too much. We stand for the wise stewardship and responsible use of the people’s money. We support without exception and without apology a two-thirds vote requirement for tax increases, tax increases labeled as fees, bonds, and the state budget. We call for a constitutional ban on any bonded indebtedness to cover general operating deficits, and we oppose unfunded federal and state mandates. We support our Republican legislators’ efforts to require California's government to live within its means. We call upon our government officials to join a pledge to stand together against any new taxes. Through expanding population and economic strength, there already exists a mechanism to automatically raise all of the revenue needed to properly meet California’s needs. California’s budget problems stem from a lack of fiscal accountability and control. The California Republican Party believes that the answer will never be to increase the tax burden on Californians. We believe that Democrats have not prioritized infrastructure investment with general operating funds, which leads to a dangerous amount of bonded indebtedness, further imperils our state’s financial situation, and needlessly passes financial responsibility for current needs over to our children. We acknowledge a responsibility to those California citizens who cannot take care of themselves. We support reasonable work requirements for welfare recipients who can work and ending welfare benefits for those who can work but refuse to do so. We do not support giving any welfare or social benefits to people who have no legal right to be in California. We recognize that unfunded public employee pension liabilities are currently the greatest threat to the financial security of our economy and government. We support the conversion of all public employee pension plans to 401(k)-style plans that provide only the benefits that have been funded by the actual contributions received. We support the adoption of an optional single-rate system to give taxpayers the convenience of filing their taxes with a one-page form. We also support the abolition of the death tax. Government is not equipped to participate, and should not compete, in the free market. Wherever the public’s money can be saved, and the level of service increased, we call for the privatizing services now delivered by government. We reject the unjustified use of rhetoric like "shared responsibility" as justification for an increase of state government spending and wrongful expansion of the role of government, at the expense of individual responsibility. back to top VETERANS AFFAIRS We are free because of those who have answered the call to serve. The California Republican Party salutes all California veterans and we commit to continued support for them through efforts such as, but not limited to, transition assistance, jobs programs, housing assistance, retirement benefits and health care. We support efforts to improve the operations of the Veteran's Administration in order to increase efficiencies and quality of care. back to top WATER The California Republican Party believes that water is California’s lifeline and additional efforts must be made to protect and increase water supply to support a thriving economy. While California’s population is expected to grow by more than 600,000 each year, reaching between 44 and 48 million by 2025, the state’s water infrastructure was built 3 ½ decades ago to serve roughly 1/3rd as many people. Amid an extensive drought, dwindling snowpack, shrinking reservoirs, deteriorating water quality, rising water rates, restricted water use, and devastating economic impact, the voters approved Proposition 1(2014), a $7.12 billion water bond to fund water supply infrastructure projects. The California Republican Party is committed to supporting the construction of new, above ground water storage facilities and desalinization plants as critical components in the plan to meet California’s long-term water needs. We encourage the comprehensive and efficient management of California’s precious water resources in order to accommodate growth in California; to ensure that California’s 11 communities have access to an adequate supply of safe drinking water; and to guarantee that our farms and businesses get the water they need even in dry years. We oppose additional bonded indebtedness. back to top CONCLUSION The California Republican Party recognizes the truth: Government is meant to serve the people. As such, government is solemnly charged with the responsibility to craft long-term solutions rather than short-term fixes. We pledge to hold our government responsible for securing the safety of our families, for expanding our world-class economy, and for promoting fairness and justice for every Californian. back to top Healthcare Housing Immigration Te Litigation Crisis National Defese Prop 13 Private Property Righs Religious Freedom The Right to Bear Arms The Righ to Life Senior Californians Taxes ad Government Spending Veterans Affairs Water Concuson

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The California Republican Party is the party that protects innocent life because they believe that life begins at conception and ends at natural death. March For Life, Washington D.C. The following is from the California Republican Party Platform THE RIGHT TO LIFE The California Republican Party is the party that protects innocent life because we believe life begins at conception and ends at natural death. We support laws that protect unborn children from partial birth, sex selection, and tax-payer funded abortions, and abortions performed as a form of birth control or on minor girls without their parents’ notification and consent. We believe that the question of abortion is a matter that should be left to the people through their elected representatives, not usurped by the United States Supreme Court. Accordingly, we encourage the reversal of the Roe v. Wade decision. We support adoption as an alternative to abortion and call on lawmakers to reduce the bureaucratic burden placed on adoptive couples. As a part of respecting the sanctity of life for disabled persons, we oppose efforts to legalize assisted suicide or euthanasia. We support a comprehensive ban on all human cloning. The California Republican Party supports ethical stem cell research that focuses on cures and does not destroy innocent human life. Referring to abortion as "healthcare" is like calling slavery "Human Resources." It's dishonest and wrong. Nick Freitas Husband, Father Green Beret Combat Veteran Should Men Have A Say On Abortion? 5 min. 23 sec. video

United Staes Flag folding script United States Flag Folding Script The script below is a popular version found on many websites, however, there are others. This version which is script #4, along with others, can be found at: US History .org The first fold of our flag is a symbol of life. The second fold is a symbol of our belief in the eternal life. The third fold is made in honor and remembrance of the veteran departing our ranks who gave a portion of life for the defense of our country to attain a peace throughout the world. The fourth fold represents our weaker nature, for as American citizens trusting in God, it is to Him we turn in times of peace as well as in times of war for His divine guidance. The fifth fold is a tribute to our country, for in the words of Stephen Decatur, "Our country, in dealing with other countries, may she always be right; but it is still our country, right or wrong." The sixth fold is for where our hearts lie. It is with our heart that we pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. The seventh fold is a tribute to our Armed Forces, for it is through the Armed Forces that we protect our country and our flag against all her enemies, whether they be found within or without the boundaries of our republic. The eighth fold is a tribute to the one who entered in to the valley of the shadow of death, that we might see the light of day, and to honor mother, for whom it flies on Mother's Day. The ninth fold is a tribute to womanhood; for it has been through their faith, love, loyalty and devotion that the character of the men and women who have made this country great have been molded. The tenth fold is a tribute to father, for he, too, has given his sons and daughters for the defense of our country since they were first born. The eleventh fold, in the eyes of a Hebrew citizen, represents the lower portion of the seal of King David and King Solomon, and glorifies, in their eyes, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The twelfth fold, in the eyes of a Christian citizen, represents an emblem of eternity and glorifies, in their eyes, God the Father, the Son, and Holy Ghost. When the flag is completely folded, the stars are uppermost, reminding us of our national motto, "In God we Trust." (Wait for the Honor Guard or Flag Detail to inspect the flag--after the inspection, resume reading.) After the flag is completely folded and tucked in, it takes on the appearance of a cocked hat, ever reminding us of the soldiers who served under General George Washington and the sailors and marines who served under Captain John Paul Jones who were followed by their comrades and shipmates in the Armed Forces of the United States, preserving for us the rights, privileges, and freedoms we enjoy today.

Quotes from the United States Founding Fathers regarding slavery in the early colonies Quotes from the Founding Fathers regarding Slavery in the Colonies It is widely taught and believed that slavery was accepted and protected by our early Founding Fathers. However, what is almost never told is that slavery was brought to the colonies and kept in place, in fact mandated, by the British government. The practice of slavery was not widely accepted by our Founding Fathers. In fact, many, if not most, sought to abolish slavery first in the colonies and later, following the War of Independence, in the newly formed United States. It is important to remember that legislation to end slavery in England was not passed until July 26, 1833 and even then did not go into effect until August 1, 1834. Further, it is important to remember that the colonies' War of Independence from British rule lasted until September 3, 1783. The Leadership Institute includes a course taught by KrisAnne Hall entitled "History of the Constitution ." The quotes below are from that course. "This infernal traffic originated in the averice of British Merchants. The British Government constantly checked the attempts of Virginia to put a stop to it." Col. George Mason, August 22, 1787 "The abolition of domestic slavery is the great object of desire in those colonies where it was unhappily introduced in their infant state. ...Yet our repeated attempts to effect this by prohibitions, and by imposing duties which might amount to a prohibition, have been hitherto defeated by his majesty..." Thomas Jefferson July 1774 Oliver Elseworth, Drafter of the United States Constitution, testimony before the Connecticut ratifying convention of 1787: "Slavery in time will not be a speck in our country. Provision is already made in Connecticut for abolishing it. And the abolition has already taken place in Massachusetts."

HSJRWF Bylaws Amendments Board of Directors Committees Committees, Executive Delegates Dues Dues, Delinquent Endorsements Ethics Executive Board and Full Board Fiscal Year Meeting Dates Members, Active Members, Associate Members, Honorary Life Membership Name of the Organization Nominations and Elections Objectives Officers and Duties Officers, Appointed Officers, Appointed Duties Officers, President Officers, First Vice-President Officers, Second Vice-President Officers, Third Vice-President Parliamentary Authority Per Capita Dues Per Capita Reports Quorum Recording Secretary Speakers Standing Rules Treasurer Vacancies in Elective Offices Voting HEMET SAN JACINTO VALLEY REPUBLICAN WOMEN'S CLUB FEDERATED BYLAWS Reviewed/Revised 2022 Revised 1953. Amended 1962, 1963, 1974. Revised 1985. Amended 1992, 1996, 1998. Revised 2002, 2009, 2016. ARTICLE 1- NAME The name of the organization shall be the Hemet/San Jacinto Valley Republican Women's Club Federated. ARTICLE 11 - OBJECTIVES Section 1 THE OBJECT OF THIS CLUB SHALL BE: A. To promote a wider knowledge of the principles and policies of the Republican Party. B. To cooperate with the Republican State and County Central Committees to foster loyalty to the Republican Party and to promote its principles and candidates in all elections including non-partisan elections. C. To endeavor to advance the best interests of the State and Nation through the agency of the Republican Party. D. To study and promote in any way possible the good of our county and community. E. To encourage active citizenship. F. To Increase the effectiveness of women in the cause of good government. Section 2 This club is affiliated with the National Federation of Republican Women (NFRW), and the California Federation of Republican Women (CFRW). back to top ARTICLE 111- MEMBERSHIP Section 1 Any registered Republican Woman believing in the principles of the Republican Party and intending to support its candidate is eligible to become a member in good standing. The club shall have Active, Associate and Honorary Life Memberships. A. ACTIVE MEMBERS : Shall be registered Republican women whose dues are paid in a timely manner. She shall have the right to vote, hold office, make motions and nominations and serve as a delegate after being an active member for at least sixty (60) days. B. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS : Shall have the privilege of attending meetings and receiving newsletters, but may not make motions, nominations, vote, hold office or be a delegate nor shall such members be counted in establishing a quorum. Republican men may be ASSOCIATE MEMBERS. C. HONORARY LIFE MEMBERS : May be elected to the club by the Executive Board. They are exempt from all dues, which have to be paid by the unit club. Honorary Life Members must be 85 years of age or older or a member in good standing for 20 years or more. Section 2 A member shall maintain voting membership in no more than one Club of the California Federation of Republican Women at one time. She may hold Associate Memberships as she desires. If she wishes to join another Federated Republican Women's Club as a voting member in the same year, CFRW must be notified and the record cleared at all levels. Section 3 Only ACTIVE members shall be counted in establishing delegate representation and in per capita reports. back to top ARTICLE IV - DUES Section 1 The Fiscal year shall be the calendar year of January 1 through December 31. back to top Section 2 - Dues A. Per capita dues shall be payable on January 1 of each year and shall be remitted at the close of each month as practicable with the appropriate lists appended to the next level of the Federation according to its bylaws. back to top B. Dues shall become delinquent February 15th. Payment of current dues shall reinstate a member who is delinquent. C. Dues received after October 31 shall be remitted to the CFRW the following January. D. The annual NFRW Service Charge shall be paid as established by the CFRW Board of Directors in the CFRW Standing Rules. back to top ARTICLE V - OFFICERS AND DUTIES Section 1 – Elected Officials The Executive officers of the club shall be; PRESIDENT; FIRST VICE PRESIDENT, Programs; SECOND VICE PRESIDENT, Membership; THIRD VICE PRESIDENT, Ways and Means; RECORDING SECRETARY AND TREASURER. A. The PRESIDENT shall preside at all meetings of the Club and the Executive Board and see that the Bylaws are followed and enforced. She shall represent the Club at Conventions of the Federation. In the event she is unable to attend, she shall be represented by her alternate, one of the Vice Presidents, in their order, or one elected by the Executive Board. She shall be the ex-officio member of all committees, except the Nominating Committee. B. The FIRST VICE PRESIDENT , Programs, shall perform the duties of the President In her absence. She shall assist the President in her duties. In the event the office of President becomes vacant, she shall serve the remainder of the term as President and the First Vice President shall be elected by the Executive Board. She shall secure programs for the meetings of the Club as requested by the President or the Executive Board and she shall ascertain the Republican affiliation of the speaker before inviting him or her to speak to the membership. C. The SECOND VICE PRESIDENT , Membership, shall receive all applications for membership, accompanied by dues and shall submit the dues to the Treasurer. She shall notify members if their dues have not been paid by February 15th. She shall issue receipts for dues and fill out the per capita membership lists. She shall certify eligibility of delegates to attend a convention. D. The THIRD VICE PRESIDENT , Ways and means, shall present to the Executive Board, for approval, all plans for raising money before the project Is started and shall keep the President Informed on the progress of all projects. back to top E. The RECORDING SECRETARY shall compile and report the minutes of the Club and the Executive Board with a copy to the President in advance of the next meeting. She shall file all reports and other important papers of the Club. She shall attach to the current minute book a copy of the Bylaws and Standing Rules of the Unit Club, State and National Federations, all new amendments and a list of Club Officers and committee chairmen. back to top F. The TREASURER shall be custodian of all funds and shall deposit same in the bank approved by the Executive Board. She shall pay all bills when duly approved by the Board of the Club. Checks shall be signed by two (2) of these three officers: President, Treasurer, and Recording Secretary. A full report shall be made annually and at such other times as the President may request. A monthly statement shall be made at each Club meeting with a copy to the President and Recording Secretary. She shall chair a Budget and Finance Committee to review the financial reports of the previous year and prepare a budget and submit same for approval at the first Executive Board meeting and the first membership meeting. back to top Section 2 The appointed officers shall be, Corresponding Secretary, Auditor, Parliamentarian, Historian and Chaplain and shall be approved by the Executive Board. A. The CORRESPONDING SECRETARY shall notify all members of all regular and special meetings, if so requested, and shall notify members of the Executive Committee when that body meets. She shall conduct all general correspondence of the Club unless otherwise ordered by the Executive Committee or President. She shall notify all levels of the Federation if they have a change of address for Board Members or President. B. The Auditor (Financial Reviewer) and an assistant, if needed, shall examine the books, records, and account of the Treasurer at the end of the year and submit an annual written report. Also, submit a written report at any other time when requested by the President or Executive Board. C. The PARLIAMENTARIAN shall advise on points of Parliamentary procedure, when requested. She shall be Chairmen of the Bylaws Committee and be familiar with the Bylaws of the Federation at all levels. D. The HISTORIAN shall prepare a complete record of the current activities and progress of the Club and present this record to each outgoing President. E. The CHAPLAIN shall perform all such duties as the office requires. back to top ARTICLE VI – COMMITTEES The President shall appoint the chairmen of all Standing committees and such other Chairmen as deemed necessary, subject to approval of the Executive Board. Each Executive Board may choose its committees for the year from among the following. *MANDATORY Action Alert *Legislation *Americanism *Luncheon Reservations Campaign Headquarters National Achievement Awards Communications National Scholarship Awards Community Relations *Newsletter Courtesy *Opposition Research Decorations Precinct Hospitality Publicity/Press Hostess back to top ARTICLE VII- EXECUTIVE BOARD AND FULL BOARD Section 1 The EXECUTIVE BOARD shall consist of the President, First Vice President, Second Vice President, Third Vice President, Recording Secretary, Treasurer and Parliamentarian. The President may call a meeting whenever necessary. Section 2 All elected and appointed officers, the immediate Past President and Chairmen of Committees shall constitute a full Board. Section 3 Five (5) members shall constitute a quorum for the Executive Board and three (3) from the full Board, providing two are officers. Section 4 Vacancies in elective offices shall be filled by the Executive Board. back to top Section 5 If an appointed officer for Chairman is unable, or unwilling, to perform her duties or is absent without excuse from three (3) consecutive Board meetings, she may be replaced at the discretion of the Executive Board. Section 6 The Executive Board shall have the Power to change the time, date and/or place of the Regular meeting. Members shall be given sufficient notice of change. back to top ARTICLE VIII- NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS Section 1 Prior to the September Regular Meeting, the Executive Board shall elect the Chairman of the Nominating Committee. At the September regular meeting, two (2) members shall be elected by the membership to complete the Bylaws requirement for a three (3) member nominating committee. Section 2 The nominating committee shall prepare a slate of elective officers to be read at the October general meeting. For the benefit of those unable to attend the October meeting, the slate will be mailed to the entire voting membership at least thirty (30) days prior to the November general meeting. Section 3 At the November general meeting, nominations for officers may be made from the floor. A majority vote shall elect. When there is only one candidate for office, the ballot may be dispensed with and the election held by voice or acclimation. Section 4 All officers shall be elected for a minimum term of one year, (January 1 through December 31). Until their successors are elected and installed, a member may be eligible for the same office for more than two (2) consecutive terms if agreed to by the general membership vote. Treasurer, Appointed officers and Chairmen may serve without limitation as to successive service. Section 5 Elected officers shall take office in January, following installation in November/December. The newly elected President shall call a meeting of the newly elected officers to approve appointments and plan the work for the coming year. At the time of the meeting, all materials, records, properties and books pertaining to an office shall be transferred to the new officers and chairmen. back to top ARTICLE IX - MEETINGS Section 1 A. Regular meeting shall be held on the third Wednesday of each month, with the exception of August and December. B. Special meetings shall be called by the President, upon a majority of the Executive Board, or upon a petition of ten (10) members. C. The Club shall hold a minimum of five (5) meetings a year, conditions permitting and maintain good standing by payment of the NFRW service charge and submission of per capita reports and dues payments to CFRW. D. Fifteen (15) members shall constitute a quorum. back to top ARTICLE X -CONVENTION DELEGATES Delegates to convention shall be the President or her alternate and other delegates and alternates selected at a regular meeting. The number of delegates is decided by the per capita membership of the Club and varies according to the Bylaws of the parent body. back to top ARTICLE XI - ETHICS Section 1 A. The Club and/or President of the Club shall not publicly endorse a candidate prior to any election when there is more than one Republican candidate for the same office. If the President desires to do so, she must resign her position. The only exception permitted is when her husband or a member of her immediate family (i.e. child or parent) is a candidate for the office in any election so long as she does not permit the Federation’s name to be used, and she does not actively campaign using her office and the Federation as endorsement. B. The name of the Unit Club shall not be used by a member or an associate member in supporting a candidate during any campaign. The only exception permitted is if a unit Club's regular members vote to endorse a member of their Club for a specific office when there is more than one Republican candidate running for the same office, and provided the other candidates to that position have been given an opportunity to be heard. Such vote shall require that all regular members receive ten (10) days previous notice including date, time and place, and the vote is by ballot. A three-fourths (3/4) vote is required to endorse. C. For special election only; If the Club wishes to vote to endorse a Federated Regular Member, even If more than one Republican is running for the office, provided the other Republican candidates for that position have been given the opportunity to be heard, such vote will require that all regular members receive ten (10) days previous notice, including date, time, and place. and the vote is by ballot. A three-fourths (3/4) vote is required to endorse. D. Candidate endorsement limitations shall not preclude any member from serving as a delegate to the Republican National Convention or the California State Convention. Section 2 The Club shall not invite, nor permit to speak at a meeting a person registered in a party other than the Republican Party. back to top Section 3 All literature, petitions, material or announcements of any description shall first be submitted to the President or the Executive Board for approval before being circulated or distributed at any Federation meeting. Section 4 It shall be considered a breach of ethics for a member to speak disparagingly in public of a Republican candidate or to promote a candidate of another party in public or print, in a partisan election. Section 5 The local club’s name shall not be used by a member or an associate member when using any personal electronic communication. Section 6 In the event of a dispute arising within the Club on the question of compliance with the pertinent Bylaws, a hearing shall be held in accordance with the procedure outlined in CFRW Standing Rules covering this matter. back to top ARTICLE XII - AMENDMENTS Section 1 When a Bylaws Amendment is sponsored by a member, or members, the Executive Board must review it to determine whether or not it is in conflict with the other levels of the Federation of Republican Women. Section 2 The Bylaws may be amended, or revised, at any regular meeting by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of those present and qualified to vote, provided, however, that the proposed change shall have been published In the notice for the meeting, or a special previous written notice, mailed thirty (30) days before the vote. Amendments to Club Bylaws require approval by the State CFRW and Regional Bylaws Chairman BEFORE being voted on by the club. Section 3 A copy of the approved changes shall be forwarded to the Regional Director for approval before final adoption. Section 4 The Bylaws of this Club shall in no way conflict with the Bylaws at a higher level of the Federation of Republican Women. back to top ARTlCLE XIII - PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY Section 1 The proceedings shall be conducted in accordance with the most recently revised Robert's Rules of Order in so far as they do not conflict with the Bylaws and Standing Rules of this Club or the Federation at any higher level. back to top HEMET/SAN JACINTO VALLEY REPUBLICAN WOMEN’S CLUB FEDERATED STANDING RULES Amended 1963. Revised 1985, 1991, 1994, 1998, 2009, 2020 All meetings of the Club shall be luncheon meetings unless voted by the membership at a previous meeting or as specified in the Bylaws, Article XI, Section 1. Meetings shall be conducted in accordance with the most recently revised edition of Robert’s Rules of Order. As of January 2020, dues for the active member are $35.00 per annum. Dues for Associate members are $10.00 per annum. Dues may be divided during the year with a minimum of one half (I/2) in January and the other half in June. Club shall pay for the meals of Guest Speakers. Under special circumstances they may pay for mileage also, cost of luncheon for person accompanying the speaker, such as a driver, technician, friend, etc. as appropriate. Candidate luncheon will be paid for by the Club. The Club shall pay for meals for the press. The cost of the meal for the Club President shall be paid by the Club. All expenses for meetings, in the County or State and other Federated Women’s Club meetings will be paid by the Club. This will apply to Alternates and Delegates to Federation meetings, Conventions and advocacy Workshops. This will be taken care of as much as possible by the Club. The Executive Board is authorized to buy stationery and stamps. A Presidents Funds, a budgeted item, shall be established for use in attending Conventions and Meetings for Parent Bodies. Such funds shall be paid for by the Treasurer at the request of the President and approved by the Executive Board. Order of business for General Membership meetings: Prayer Renewal of Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America Introduction of Head Table and Guests Luncheon Guest Speaker Reading of Minutes Treasurer Report and/or Auditor/Bills over $100.00 Corresponding Secretary Committee Reports, Program, Membership, Ways and Means, Legislation, Precinct, Hospitality and Courtesy Unfinished Business New Business Announcements Adjournment Order of Business for Executive Board Call to Order President’s Report Board Reports Old Business (Unfinished Business) New Business Adjournment back to top Standing Rules Back to Top Objectives Membership Dues Officers and Duties Recording Secretary Treasurer Appointed Officers Name Committees Executive Board Nominations and Elections Amendments Meetings Ethics Delegates Speakers Parliamentary Authority Vacancies

churches and voting Churches and Voting PDF Copy of Article Thomas Jefferson is quoted as saying, “We in America do not have government by the majority - we have government by the majority who participate. All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent.” Churches can make a significant difference in an election by: 1. Encouraging their attendees to be registered to vote. That can be done on campus or at some public venue that has voter registration forms. 2. Encouraging their attendees to vote. 3. Providing voter information for their voters. Many voters don’t vote because they don’t know who the candidates are. A trusted voter information packet can fill that gap. What does this look like in actual practice? First, what not to do. NEVER TALK PARTY. ONLY TALK ISSUES. This cannot be over-emphasized. Talking party rather than issues, for example, Democrat vs. Republican, is a surefire way to cause a huge argument within any group, including a church. On the other hand, talking issues is not as controversial and actually can be uniting. Pro-life, traditional marriage and parental rights are all issues that Christians agree on regardless of party. What to do. 1. A successful voter drive effort takes at least one committed person assigned to be in charge. That person, and preferably persons, needs a table, pens and in case of inclement weather, a place protected from the elements. 2. Most folks are registered to vote but not all are. During COVID and since, ballots are mailed out about one month before the actual election day. Getting folks registered to vote 2 to 3 weeks before the ballots are mailed out is important. Forms are available at the County Registrar of Voters. 3. Getting folks to vote is great but they also need to be informed. A voter information packet is vital. Most folks are busy making a living and raising a family. They don’t know which candidates share their worldview. 4. Because of revised voter laws in California, ballot harvesting during the election is legal. Churches can do that although there are a couple of simple rules that must be followed. See next section for those guidelines. Ballot Harvesting Guidelines • The ballot collection container must not be represented as an official county drop-off box. · It is not required that the collection container be locked but good practice and common sense dictates that it to be supervised at all times. This is easier to do if at least two persons are present. Questions come up which can be answered while the second person keeps an eye on the ballot container. · As ballots are returned, it should be verified that the ballot envelope has been properly filled out. That usually only takes a glance. Signature and address filled in. · The one receiving the ballot is required to sign the ballot envelop in the designated area located in the top left corner of the ballot envelope. This doesn’t need to be done immediately but the ballots are required to be turned in within 72 hours (three days). We bring the ones we get on Sunday directly to the Registrar Of Voters first thing Monday morning. · That same person who received the ballot is then required to drop off the ballots at a county-sanctioned ballot drop-off location. Again, ballots cannot be held more than 72 hours (three days). Resources for Voters Who Have Questions PDF Copy of Article Having a Pro-life Voter Information Packet available for voters eliminates most questions but there can still be some such as the following: I moved since the last election. Do I need to re-register? The answer is Yes. If you have moved (changed your address) since the last election, you need to re-register. Additionally, if you have recently turned 18 or are about to, you are eligible to register to vote. Am I registered? This information is found at voteinfo.net . The full ULR is found below but going to that websit e, then clicking on Am I Registered , a form appears. Filling in that simple form lets a voter know their voting status. I haven’t received my ballot. If the voter has moved since the last election is one of the reasons for not getting a ballot. If not, the usually it is just a delay in the mail. Give it 3 or 4 more days to see if it arrives. If it still hasn’t arrived, call the registrar of voters. For our area that would be the Riverside County Registrar of Voters. 951 486 7200. Who do I vote for? The advice for Christians is to vote pro-life. However, sometimes, especially in the Primary Election, there are multiple candidates who say they are pro-life. This is always a tough call. Often times the choice comes down to who has endorsed them. The California Republican Assembly is usually a reliable pro-life source of endorsements. The California Pro-life Council is another pro-life source for candidate information. Who are those that represent me? For a complete list of those who represent a particular address, go to voteinfo.net . Scroll down to Elected Officials/District Lookup . Clicking there brings up a form that, with just a little information, allows a voter to see the entire list of the elected officials for their address. Does My Vote Matter Candidate Wins Indiana Senate Primary Race by 4 Votes Following Recount A Trump-endorsed Republican has flipped the result of a razor-thin Indiana State Senate primary after a full recount. Paula Copenhaver defeated incumbent Sen. Spencer Deery in District 23 by a final margin of four votes. The original count had Deery ahead by three votes. After the recount, Copenhaver finished with 6,332 votes to Deery’s 6,329. Eight ballots originally counted for Deery were thrown out due to clerical errors. Copenhaver, who received President Trump’s endorsement earlier this year, requested the recount citing concerns over election integrity. The Indiana Recount Commission certified the new result on Monday. This is what happens when every single vote is treated like it counts. A handful of ballots decided who advances to the general election. For anyone who still claims their vote does not matter, look at the final numbers in District 23. Four votes. That is the difference. Yes, Every Vote Matters

Articles regarding public schools in the United Staes Education Hemet San Jacinto Chronicle February 10, 2023 Total Chaos (regards lack of discipline in middle school classroom) Daily Signal - February 17, 2023 Page Not Found: Teacher's Union Will Not Explain Why It Discarded President's Day Curriculum Daily Signal - February 21, 2023 Woke Left Pushed to Remove Discipline From Classrooms. Consequences Have Been Tragic, Teacher Says. Thomas Sowell Video 12 min 18 secs No One Listened to Sowell in 1993 and Now We're Paying for It! || Thomas Sowell Reacts For Kids & Country Rebecca Freidrichs (website) Interfaith 4 Kids.com Brenda Lebsack (website)

A strong and healthy family unit is the heart of the home - a safe surrouding where family decisions are made, children are raised, and morality is taught. Lo siguiente es de la Plataforma del Partido Republicano de California FAMILIA El Partido Republicano de California afirma a la familia como la institución natural e indispensable para el desarrollo humano. Una unidad familiar fuerte y saludable es el corazón del hogar, un entorno seguro donde se toman las decisiones familiares, se crían los niños y se enseña moralidad. La familia es la base sobre la cual la sociedad estadounidense ha crecido y prosperado durante más de 200 años. Apoyamos a la familia biparental como el mejor entorno para la crianza de los hijos y, por lo tanto, creemos que es importante definir el matrimonio como la unión entre un hombre y una mujer. El fallo del Tribunal Supremo no puede ni debe utilizarse para obligar a una iglesia o institución religiosa a celebrar matrimonios que su fe no reconoce. Creemos que la política pública y la educación no deben explotarse para defender o enseñar ninguna agenda social o política.

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Republican Clubs including Temecula, Riverside, Palm Springs, and Hemet California. Los clubes enumerados en esta pestaña no pretenden ser una lista completa de clubes en el condado de Riverside, California, pero sí incluyen nuestra área de Hemet y los clubes dentro de un radio de 50 a 75 millas. ¿Todavía tienes preguntas? Vaya a nuestra pestaña de Contacto, envíenos su pregunta y nos pondremos en contacto con usted.