Republican Party
Truth Matters
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 01/07/2021 - 4:55pmTruth matters. Character matters. Liberty matters. And for these reasons, I’m a man without a party.
I left the GOP yesterday, at least, officially. I may have just changed my voter registration to nonpartisan, but I didn’t vote for Trump back in 2016.
Nevada Supreme Court denies Trump campaign lawsuit seeking overturn of presidential election
Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/09/2020 - 10:25amThe Nevada Supreme Court has ruled unanimously to dismiss an appeal filed by President Donald Trump’s campaign seeking to overturn the state’s presidential election results.
Carson City Democrats, Republicans issue joint statement on successful local election
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/16/2020 - 1:05pmCarson City Clerk-Recorder Aubrey Rowlatt and Chief Deputy Clerk Miguel Camacho-Reyes along with their staff at the Clerk-Recorder's office earned a well deserved thanks and praise for Carson City's very successful voting season.
Trump campaign announces lawsuit challenging registration status of Nevada voters
Submitted by admin on Thu, 11/05/2020 - 10:53amPresident Donald Trump’s campaign and the Nevada Republican Party plan to file a federal lawsuit in Las Vegas this morning asking a judge to stop the counting of “improper votes,” alleging that tens of thousands of people in the state cast a ballot despite no longer living here.
Judge rejects Trump campaign effort to slow down, amend Clark County mail ballot system
Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/02/2020 - 10:25amA District Court judge has again blocked efforts by President Donald Trump’s re-election campaign and the Nevada Republican Party to delay the counting of mail ballots in populous Clark County over alleged issues with signature verification and observation plans.
Pence promises COVID vaccine is ‘weeks away,’ touts Trump’s economic chops during Reno stop
Submitted by admin on Thu, 10/29/2020 - 7:40pmVice President Mike Pence promised that a COVID-19 vaccine is “just a few weeks away” while rallying supporters in Reno on Thursday, making a likely final pitch to Nevada voters with the election just days away.
The campaign rally and nearly 45-minute speech was held at a private hangar near the Reno Tahoe International Airport is likely to be the last major top-of-the-ticket candidate appearance in Nevada for the 2020 presidential race.
At Carson City airport rally, Trump promises hard-hit Nevada an economic revival
Submitted by admin on Sun, 10/18/2020 - 7:18pmPresident Donald Trump predicted that Nevada’s battered tourism industry would “come roaring back” under his leadership, warning that the lights of Las Vegas and Reno would be extinguished under a Joe Biden presidency and that Carson City, where he rallied supporters Sunday evening, would turn into a ghost town.
Carson City Republicans and Democrats issue joint statement on vandalism
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 10/17/2020 - 3:26pmThe Carson City Republican and the Carson City Democratic Central Committees condemn the recent vandalism and sign thefts occurring in our town recently. Neither of these acts helps or advances the political agendas of either party and in fact hurts the overall political process for selecting our political leaders.
Carson City detectives ask for public's help identifying suspect who vandalized GOP headquarters
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/15/2020 - 8:20amThe Carson City Sheriff’s Office Investigation Division is asking for assistance in identifying a subject involved in a destruction of property case that happened at the Carson City Republican Party headquarters.
Judge dismisses Trump campaign’s lawsuit over Nevada’s expanded mail voting law
Submitted by admin on Mon, 09/21/2020 - 12:15pmA federal district court judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump’s campaign seeking to block Nevada’s expanded mail-in voting laws for the 2020 election over a lack of standing.
Trump sows doubt on election integrity with false assertions at Douglas rally amid COVID pandemic
Submitted by admin on Sun, 09/13/2020 - 7:28amPresident Donald Trump sought to undermine confidence in the electoral process in Nevada during a rally in Minden Saturday evening, falsely telling a packed crowd of supporters that Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolak controls millions of votes, that mail-in ballots can be accepted without signatures and that Republicans likely wouldn’t be sent mail-in ballots but dogs and dead people would.
LDS Dems take center stage at Monday's Democratic luncheon
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 08/27/2020 - 11:32pmThe featured speaker at Monday's Democratic tele-luncheon will be Eric Biggart, Chair of LDS Democrats of America. The group, which is not affiliated the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, has as its slogan, "Same faith. Same values. Different perspective." Their mission, as laid out on their Facebook page, is to “promote the full participation of Latter-day Saints in the Democratic Party. We do this by providing educational and social resources to progressive, moderate, and conservative Democrats who are also LDS, and others who are interested in participating in a ‘no shouting’ environment.”
Detectives investigating incidents of vandalism at Carson City GOP headquarters
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/10/2020 - 2:29pmThe Carson City Sheriff’s Office is investigating incidents of vandalism that have occurred at the Carson City Republican Party headquarters. The latest incident was Monday, August 10 and involved spray paint tagging and an American flag that was intentionally cut nearly in half.
2020 primary voting guide for candidates seeking Carson City offices
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 05/07/2020 - 3:50pmBallots have been sent (or will be sent soon) to Carson City residents for the local upcoming elections. These are your candidates, who they are, and what they stand for.
GOP seeks to side with Nevada in Democrats' election lawsuit
Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/22/2020 - 5:02pmRepublicans on Wednesday sought to intervene in a lawsuit that Democrats have filed against Nevada's Secretary of State over plans for the June primary election. The Republican National Committee and Nevada Republican Party filed a motion to ...
Carson City Republican Candidates Forum: Meet the Candidates
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 04/22/2020 - 3:25pmCarson City Candidate Forum from the Carson City Republican Committee. All active voters in Carson City will be receiving, via postal mail, their mail-in ballot the first week of May and the Carson City Republican Committee want you to be ready for the upcoming Primary Election on June 9.
What's next for local GOP? Carson City Republican Party chairman provides the details
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 02/27/2020 - 2:46pmNevada’s caucuses are over. So now what? I saw this headline and figured it’s time to let all the Republicans in our city know what is next.
Three contenders for Carson City mayor have announced candidacy
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 02/25/2020 - 5:55pmCarson City Supervisor Lori Bagwell, local Hookah Lounge business owner Nathaniel Killgore and resident Aaron Sims have all thrown their hats in the ring for the position of Carson City Mayor. Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell is not seeking reelection after 11 years.
GOP officials in Nevada bind national convention delegates to Trump
Submitted by admin on Sun, 02/23/2020 - 2:00amPAHRUMP — On the same day that Democrats across the state were helping to choose their party’s presidential nominee, Elizabeth Herring sat in the back of the ballroom of the Pahrump Nugget and smiled as Nevada Republicans in the room cheered for four more years of President Donald Trump.
Annual Carson City Republican Lincoln Day Dinner featured Saturday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 01/25/2020 - 1:36pmThis year's Lincoln Day Dinner is going to reflect the energy and excitement of the 2020 presidential campaign and the Carson City Republican Committee has planned a special evening for all.
United States Representative Mark Amodei will be our Master of Ceremonies; we will also be hearing from Adam Laxalt and Nevada Republican Party Chair Michael McDonald. You will have an opportunity to meet some of our Republican politicians from Nevada like Senator James Settlemeyer, Nevada's Minority Leader, and Nevada Assemblyman Al Kramer.
Carson City Republican Committee Meeting: 'Communication is the Key' presentation by Bob Potts, from Governors Office of Economic Development
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 01/13/2020 - 12:14pmLet's get on the Trump Train and join us on Thursday, Jan. 23 for the General Monthly Meeting. Hear from Bob Potts, Deputy Director of the Governors Office of Economic Development. Free for the public to attend. 6:30 p.m. registration and networking, 7 p.m. start time at the Carson City Fandango.
Nevada Day 2019 Parade Lineup is here
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Tue, 10/22/2019 - 7:22pmHello Carson City! Are we excited for the parade yet? I know I am! We’re only a few days away now, so take a gander below to find the parade line up and parade categories.
Fundraising and Charity Pistol Match October 12th
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 09/19/2019 - 4:21pmThe Carson City Republican Party and Carson Guns will partner to host.
The event: An IDPA type of pistol match (Int’l Defensive Pistol Association)
Where: Carson City Rifle and Pistol Range
When: October 12, 2019 12:00 Noon for provided lunch sandwiches
Safety Briefing starts at 12:30 sharp (required)
Cost: $50. Proceeds split 50/50 CCRP and the Northern Nevada Chapter of International Defensive Pistol Association (non-profit)
Required Reservations: Check payable to CC Republican Party
Mailed to: CC Republican Party, Attention Pistol Match
At Gardnerville Basque Fry, a show of pro-Trump unity, calls to fight 'for the soul of our country'
Submitted by editor on Sun, 09/15/2019 - 11:51amOn the heels of widespread Democratic victories in Nevada last year, conservative speakers at the fifth annual Basque Fry event that’s affiliated with former Attorney General Adam Laxalt painted a picture of a more unified Republican Party and a state turning red in the 2020 election.
Paul Laxalt U.S. Senatorial papers now open, available for research
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/02/2019 - 3:14pmRENO — How was one conservative Republican U. S. Senator from Nevada, which is comprised mostly of public lands, able to work with a majority Democratic Congress to get things done?
Events around Carson City for Thursday, July 25
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/24/2019 - 6:31pmMore of the same weather wise is headed our way as we round the corner going into Thursday, July 25, 2019. Activities around the Carson City area feature a Muscle Powered hike along a portion of the Tahoe Rim Trail, Status of Women in Northern Nevada conference at the Carson Nugget, a lecture series at the Carson City BRIC, Freedom Fest Carson City GOP Barbecue at Glen Eagles, Thursday Cruise Night at Max Casino, plus afternoon and evening presentations on the Apollo Lunar Mission at the Nevada State Museum. Read on. There's more.
Freedom Fest Carson City GOP Barbecue set for July 25 at Glen Eagles restaurant
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 07/09/2019 - 11:18amCarson City Republican Women along with Carson City Republican Party are hosting their annual Freedom Fest barbecue on Thursday, July 25, 2019 on the grounds of Glen Eagles Restaurant, 3700 N Carson St., Carson City.
Events around Carson City for Tuesday, June 18
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/17/2019 - 7:13pmHeading into Tuesday, June 18, 2019 we're looking at continued warming around the region with a daytime high around 91. Temperatures are expected to actually lower toward the end of the week. Events around town Tuesday include a Muscle Powered walk, hike and bike ride, yoga, exercises for the mind and body hosted by the Carson City Emblem Club, political gatherings, art activities and more.
Nevada State Republican Party chair to speak at Carson City Republican Women's meeting
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 06/09/2019 - 9:35amMichael J. McDonald, Nevada State Republican Party Chair, will be the guest speaker at the upcoming Carson City Republican Women's Club meeting on Tuesday, June 18, 2019.
Carson City Republicans to host April general membership meeting at Carson Nugget
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 04/15/2019 - 7:14pmThe Carson City Republican Committee is holding the April General membership meeting on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at the Carson Nugget at 6:30 p.m. This is our annual elections meeting and we encourage any and all local residents to get involved with our politics to participate and make your voice heard.