April 2020 Newsletter
Luis Buhler, Publisher



While votes from California's March 3rd primary are still being counted, Republican opportunities are becoming clear.
 
In Southern California's 38th Assembly District, Republicans are running first and second in the open primary, assuring that the GOP will pick up an open seat previously held by a Democrat.  Former non-profit executive Suzette Martinez Valladares is currently in the lead with 31.8% and small business owner Lucie Volotzky is in second place with 17.7%.   .  . .  read more 


by Roger Riffenburgh

Tamika Hamilton
Air Force veteran Tamika Hamilton, a mother of four, was the leading Republican candidate in California's agricultural 3rd Congressional District and now takes on the incumbent Democrat.
 
In her candidate statement, she described her plans for her largely agricultural district, "I will fight back against failed water policies and regulations that force our farmers to spend money replacing perfectly good equipment. I will fight to give our veterans the resources they need now! Most importantly, I will fight to curb the flow of drugs into our communities that is fueling the homelessness crisis."      . . .  read more


On March 20, 2020, the Governor announced that all deadlines associated with completing, auditing, and reporting on the official canvass of the March 3, 2020 Presidential Primary Election are extended by 21 days.  
 
He also announced that the May 12th special elections for Congressional District 25 and Senate District 28 will be conducted by an all-mail ballot.  In CD 25, Republicans have the chance    .  . .  read more 

Featured Event



SPARC Online COVID-19 Briefing with Dr. Vanila Singh
Wednesday, April 15, 2020 / 6:30 pm
Online

The South Peninsula Area Republican Coalition (SPARC) invites you to join them for their April meeting - online with Dr. Vanila Singh, immediate past Chief Medical Officer in the US Department of Health and Human Services. She has been a Clinical Associate Professor for the past 16 years in the Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine at the Stanford School of Medicine. She will provide a briefing on the local impact of the Coronavirus.

RSVP: All participants must be registered in advance - use this link. This event is free, and registered guests will receive information to access the online briefing via email.



April Events
 
See Details on BayArea GOP Home Page


Comment:  All in-person events through April have been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic and President Trump's guidelines against social gatherings.  However, a few intrepid leaders are already adapting to this new environment.  We hope to see others do so soon.

Most days President Trump and his Coronavirus Task Force have been giving a press conference in the early afternoon (Pacific Time).  These are usually available on Fox News and some other networks.


Wed  1 - GSV Virtual Summit on Digital Learning
Wed  1 - SFGOP Teleconference

Tue  7 - Lincoln Network Webinar on Teleworking

Wed 15 - SPARC Online COVID-19 Briefing with Dr. Vanila Singh

Wed 22 - Marin RWF Virtual Meeting Featuring Mark Steyn Interview

Tue 28 - East Valley CR Online Event Featuring Bob Wickers

 
 

Save the Date

Due to the uncertainty of the current environment, we are not listing in-person events for May here, but you may always look at our Upcoming Events List to see the most current information.  We encourage groups to develop online events.  
 

Fri-Sun May 1-3 - Canceled - CAGOP Spring Convention - Los Angeles
   
   The Board of Directors met virtually and voted overwhelmingly to cancel the state  Convention and ensure the safety of our delegates, leaders, speakers and guests. They look forward to seeing all of you at our next Convention in February 19 - 21, 2021.  See more here.


Mon-Thu Aug 24-27 - Republican National Convention - Charlotte, NC
Thu Nov 12 - Lincoln Network Reboot 2020 - SF