Chairman's Corner; June 12, 2026

Today, I would like to thank you for participating in the 2026 Republican Primary. The CCRP volunteers have worked diligently to assist the voters in many ways to ensure you are educated on this Primary. Due to your participation, Carson City had it's second-highest turnout at 42% in a primary election. My goal for us was to beat our previous turnout of 32% for Carson, which is about average. I believe that our constant push to engage our voters is paying off. We want you to be enlightened and involved, so thank you Carson City, voters. Which county had the largest turnout? Congratulations, Esmeralda County: they have 624 voters, and 318 voted, giving a total participation rate of 51%. The voters in Esmeralda County showed they care!

We had some surprises in this election, but we were confident that the Governor would pull through. There were many uncertainties about who would come through, but now the results are in. Unfortunately, with every election, there are candidates we hope will be elected based on our personal preferences, and we are disappointed when they are not. Now we must take time to digest and accept the results. Northern Nevadans are very special people, so we must take a second to breathe, analyze the results, and then pull up our cowboy boots and get to work.

I want to congratulate all the Candidates who were victorious in the primary. To all other candidates who entered the race, thank you for exemplifying true Patriotism with your call to stand up for your community, state, and country. Now as we move past the primary, we look towards the General Election on November 3rd. Most of all, we must move forward as a unified Republican Party, which I personally know will be difficult. Unfortunately, this Primary brought out some of the worst behavior I have ever witnessed in producing campaign material. Many questions need to be answered pertaining to the blatant misinformation and false advertising that some candidates used, but going forward we must still be unified for the good of the country. This is what happens when our candidates allow super PAC funding and DC Campaign Consultants to drive their campaigns rather than their own Northern Nevada Community Values. Where do we go from here? For all of us, we have greatly enjoyed the direction President Trump has taken us; therefore, we must elect Nevada

Republican members of Congress to represent us in Washington, or there will be a another constant two years of impeachment proceedings. I am sick of the Democratic rhetoric of impeachment of President Trump. We can’t let that happen. When it comes time to vote in November, we will go to the polls and vote for the Republican Candidate for Congressional District 2 for our President Trump. He has done so much for us; this is the least we can do for him, right? Let’s start the healing process, move forward as a stronger Republican Party, and do what is best for Nevada and the USA.

I am sure most of you know who has won their races, but here is the list -

• Governor: Joe Lombardo

• Attorney General: Adriana Fralick Guzman

• Congressional District 2: David Flippo

• NV Treasure: Drew Johnson

• Secretary of State: Jim Marchant

• Nevada State Senator District 16: Lisa Krasner

• Nevada State Assembly District 40: Julie Butler

You can see the final numbers here: https://silverstateelection.nv.gov/

This also represents the list of candidates you will be voting for on November 3rd, plus -

• Lt. Governor: Stavros Anthony

• Nevada State Controller: Andy Mathews

• Carson City Clerk-Recorder: Scott Hoen (he is uncontested, so needs 1 vote, LOL)

• and a few more

We will be sending a slate card to all Republicans in Carson City early in October. Please stay tuned in and involved. We are in for a wild ride, and we need you.

OPINION: There is one thing that needs to be addressed: James Settelmeyer. It needs to be said that those attack ads were vicious and untrue about James Settelmeyer. James is a 4th-generation Carson Valley native who loves the people and the land. As a Nevada Assemblyman and Senator, he represented northern Nevada as a true patriot. Those attack ads deeply hurt his daughter because she knew they were untrue. Melissa Clement, Director of Right to Life, Governor Lombardo, Assemblymen Jim Wheeler, and P.K. O’Neill, and on and on, all supported James because he is nothing like how those ads portrayed him. James is soft-spoken, easy to talk to, kind, and loves the land and the people. James stepped up to run for CD2 after the people of Northern Nevada pleaded with him to do so. He ran for the love of country and put his family through misery for us. I want to thank James Settelmeyer for being a true patriot and stepping up when he knew we needed him: God Bless James and his family.

Now let's have some fun. Saturday, the CCRP and Governor Lombardo will have a float in the Carson Valley Days Parade. Our Elephant "Lincoln" will be on the float, and we need lots of walkers to hand out candy to the children. We will meet at Douglas High School around 7:30 AM to decorate the float and get lined up for the parade, which starts at 9 AM. Being in these parades is so much fun. Come out and join us. We would appreciate it if you could let us know whether you can join us by calling CCRP Headquarters at 775-841-1800.

Movie Night is coming up on June 19. We are showing “Capitol Punishment,” a documentary about the J6ers. We offer pizza and salad with beverages. We are developing our documentary movie club, and you don’t want to miss out. We do ask for a $10 donation. Please RSVP at 775-841-1800 so we know how much pizza to order.

Our General Membership meeting will be on June 25 at the Casino Fandango, 3800 S. Carson Street, in Craft 55 room, unless there is construction taking place. Then we will be in the Ballroom. The doors open at 6:30 with the meeting starting at 7 PM. This month, Scott Hoen, our Clerk-Recorder, will be our speaker. Scott will be giving us up-to-date information and data on the Primary Election. Our meetings are open to the public and are free. Please come out and join us. Learn how you can be an active member of the CCRP. We are always on the move.

I want to thank you for your continued support. We are growing the Carson City Republican Party every day, and we couldn’t do it without you. Your vote matters, and you showed the rest of the state that we are savvy and engaged in politics. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I appreciate each and every one of you.

God Bless America, , Nevada, Carson City, and You,

Susan Ruch, Your Chairman 

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"We in America do not have government by the majority. We have government by the majority who participate." - Thomas Jefferson (Carson City, you did well! Congratulations)

Chairman's Corner; June 1, 2026

I want to address an issue that seems to have some people in an uproar over the town hall that we held on April 27th, 2026. The town hall was open to candidates running for offices in Carson City and statewide, as well as in Congressional District 2. We informed the Republican candidates that we were holding the town hall, but it was advertised in numerous public places. We did not specify in our advertisement that only Republicans could speak. Therefore, nonpartisans were able to attend. Remember, this was a Republican event, so it was

unlikely a Democrat would choose to attend. In the end, yes, a Democrat attended who is running in a nonpartisan race. She spoke, and this gave everyone the opportunity to see that by her views, she is left-leaning. We also interviewed two Democrat candidates running for non-partisan offices and we appropriately labeled them as Democrats at the beginning of the interview; additionally we clearly stated that we are not endorsing either of them and only support Republicans for any office even non-partisan offices. Once more, your ballot indicates non-partisan.

I ask: how does the average person know who these candidates are and what their platforms are without them being interviewed? The average person does not even know who their Assembly-member or Senator is let alone all those down-ballot candidates. People look to us to help them get the information they need to determine who to vote for. Outside of incumbents, we are not to support a Republican candidate over another Republican until after the primary, and then we are to support the Republican you choose as the victor. But by then, people have voted for the person with the most signs and the most money to spend, but are they the best candidate? It is really time to evaluate this process for the future. Our Board felt this was an excellent opportunity for people to hear the candidates speak by inviting them in for interviews and recording them. John Pack and Lucia Maloney did a great job with sincere dedication to the process. They were fair with the questions and allowed the candidates to speak freely on topics that you're never going to hear in a well practiced 5-minute campaign speech.

If you do not like the system of labeling candidates as non-partisan (of course they are partisan!), we must refine it through legislation, ensuring that even candidates running for non-partisan offices must declare which party they are with. The sole purpose of these interviews is to educate our voters. If you have not listened to the interviews, please do. You still have time if you have not voted. Our mission is to build an educated voter base, so please visit our website at https://www.carsoncityrepublicans.com/news and select the offices you're interested in. One favorite saying I use is: “If you do not know your past, you're doomed to repeat it.” I like to reflect on the past and consider what has been done; I respect our history, but I do realize that times have changed, especially with social media. Therefore, we need to educate voters in different ways. We need to utilize social media, but true dialogue with candidates before the primary is priceless, so that we are actually able to elect the best candidate for the position. If we are going to drain the swamp, then we cannot vote for a swamp potential. If you have other ideas we are open to them, the important thing is getting the candidates elected that best represent our values.

We are headed towards 16,000 Republicans in Carson City, so candidates should be proud to be Republicans, want to share their values, explain where they stand on important issues, and be proud to be Republicans. Only by standing up, being bold, showing that we know our principles and what we hold dear, and explaining how we're going to help the citizens of Carson City and the state of Nevada can we grow the party and move forward. Please vote early so we don’t call and ask you to vote. We have endorsed all Republican incumbents,

Governor Joe Lombardo, Lt. Governor Stavros Anthony, Nevada State Controller Andy Mathews, State Senator Lisa Krasner, Clerk-Recorder Scott Hoen, and Sheriff Kenny Furlong. You will not see the Lt. Governor or State Controller, on your Primary ballot because they do not have a challenger and go right to the general election. In the case of the Sheriff and Clerk-Recorder they are nonpartisan offices so does not show up on a primary ballot. We also have the list of Governor Lombardo-Endorsed Candidates. We will have our traditional booth at the polls, so stop by and see us, 9 AM to 6 PM.

June 5, we return to the Feisty Goat for our First Friday. We will be there from 6 PM to 9 PM. There will be live music and lots of good friends. If you would like to share an appetizer with friends, we would greatly appreciate it. The Feisty Goat is located at 1881 E Long Street. We hope to see you there.

June 6, 11 AM to 3 PM, if you have not voted in the primary, please step up and vote. We can assist you by picking up your ballot, driving you to the polls, and helping you make the correct choices about whom to vote for. We are here for you. On Saturday, June 6, we are hosting our annual ICE CREAM Social with root beer floats and ice cream sundaes at our headquarters, 1971 California Street, from 11 to 3 pm. While you are here, bring your ballots and drop them off in our secure ballot box. Our root beer floats are always a favorite treat.

Monthly Movie Night June 19, held at the Carson City Republican Party Headquarters, 1971 California Street. The door opens at 5:30 PM, and the movie starts at 6 PM. We serve pizza and salad with beverages. We do ask for a $10 donation to cover the cost of the Pizza. This month, we will be showing the very important movie “Capital Punishment.” Everyone who attends is always so grateful for the powerful documentaries we show.

Do you like parades? We will be putting together a float with the Governor for Carson Valley Days on June 13 and the 4^th of July in Virginia City. It is great American fun to walk in the parades, share candy with the children, and show our true patriotism. Lincoln the Elephant will be on the float, so if you would like to join in the fun, let us know. Call 775 841-1800 to help decorate the float or walk in the parade. We will need help with decorations for sure, and it’s fun to walk in the parade.

Once more, it is your privilege and duty to vote, and we need to ensure we vote for people who share our values. You cannot sit this one out. What can we do to help you get out and vote? Call us at 775-841-1800 to request assistance.

Thank you for your continued support, and please stop by the polls and say hello. We will be on the southwest side of the community center.

Thank you, God Bless you, Carson City, Nevada, and the United States of America.

Susan Ruch, Your Chairman 

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Chairman's Corner; May 5, 2026

As we head into this election cycle, the Primary and the General Election, we need to understand that the Democrats have no idea how to make your lives better. Are you able to come up with one policy that has improved your lives? We are in Iran now because Jimmy Carter was involved in Iran’s policy by pressuring Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlevi of Iran not to crack down on protestors and to improve human rights. The Carter administration discouraged the Iranian Imperial

Army from protecting the Monarchy which resulted in allowing the revolution to proceed. According to recorded documents, Carter was communicating with Ayatollah Khomeini’s entourage. Democrat President Carter naively encouraged the Imperial Army to accept the change in government without truly understanding the goals of the new regime. This occurred in 1979. Fast forward to Barack Obama's attempt to negotiate with the Ayatollah Khamenei, which ended with us sending them airplanes loaded with pallets with $1.7 billion in cash, nominally in exchange for a deal with which the Iranian regime would never comply.

Thanks to the Democrats, they have lowered the standards of education in the name of equality, fairness, and trying to close achievement gaps. This has only undermined the quality of education for all. We now have so many victim classes of people that it’s referred to as "Alphabet Soup": LGBTQIA+. Who can keep up with all of this? And of course, we can’t forget our pronouns. The Democrats were trying desperately to force electric cars on us. On the first day of Biden's term, he canceled the Canadian XL pipeline to pander to the environmentalists; this only caused more damage to the environment due to the transportation of oil using railroads and trucks. We can thank Obama and Biden for our Muslim problem right here in the US. Remember, as you go to the ballot box in the Nevada Primary, every Democrat Senator and Democrat Assembly member voted for the unpatriotic idea to have the month of July be designated by law as Muslim Heritage Month. Too bad for our nation's birthday on the 4^th of July. Our own Senators, Cortez-Masto (D) and Rosen (D), oppose the Save America Act, which would help protect our elections even though it is broadly supported (> 74%). So once more, what policies are the Democrats promising you this election that are going to improve your life? At every level, elections have consequences.

The one thing the Democrats are promising you is, on day one of taking back the House of Representatives, they are going to impeach President Trump. In the 2019 impeachment, they spent a minimum of $25 million dollars of your tax money on the fraudulent Russia Hoax, wasting YOUR MONEY on a lie. The second impeachment was lower only because it was shorter and wasted another $3 million of YOUR MONEY. This infuriates me, and our Nevada Senators voted for these erroneous impeachment scandals all in the name of keeping power. This is a complete betrayal of the American citizens and the State of Nevada.

Why do I bring this up? Because Elections have consequences. Every Republican must vote in every election. This map demonstrates that every vote counts. We won the popular vote, so your vote does count. It is your sacred right and duty. It is hard to believe we are only three weeks away from early voting in the primary. Everyone should have received their sample ballot. This election is very important, just as the presidential election was in 2024. Do you ask why? We are electing a congressman for Congressional District-2, Mark Amodei’s seat (the House of Representatives). This is a very important election for the Rural Counties. We need a congressman who will represent our very special region in Washington, DC. Therefore, please investigate all candidates and vote for the one closest to our values. We also need to vote for a candidate for Assembly District 40, P.K. O’Neill’s seat. We need to gain Republican seats in the Nevada State Legislature, we simply cannot afford lose any seats. If the Democrats gain a super-majority, Governor Lombardo will lose his veto power. We must vote for a Republican Secretary of State, Attorney General, our Lt. Governor, and re-elect our Governor. These elections are crucial. As I said, “Elections have Consequences!”

We have begun posting interviews conducted by my First Vice Chair, John Pack, and State Committeewoman Lucia Maloney to our website, https://www.carsoncityrepublicans.com/news, and our YouTube Channel, "Carson City Republican Party" (there are two channels you want the Carson City Republican Party). They have interviewed candidates from all races, from Congressional District-2 and Secretary of State, down to candidates running for the School Board. This gives you a great opportunity to see and hear the candidates. We endorsed all the incumbents, so we did not interview their challengers. Please take an opportunity to listen to the candidates.

Another Key Point to this election is that there are three very important questions.

Question 7. Voter ID.  This question passed in the last election, with over 73% of voters in Nevada wanting Voter ID. If we pass this once more, it will be codified into our constitution, and the State of Nevada will have VOTER ID, just in time for the 2028 election. Elections have consequences, and we must fight every step of the way. Vote Yes for question 7.

Question 6: The Abortion Bill. This bill is redundant, as we already have the ability for women to have an abortion up to 6 months, technically a viable baby. We must protect our vulnerable girls. This bill takes away parental rights. A 12-year-old girl can have an abortion or be given the abortion pill without her parents knowledge. A boyfriend could find a medical professional who would pressure this girl into taking the pills, and very bad things could happen to her, and her parents would not know what was wrong. And any medical professional (dentist, dental hygienist, ENT, and more) can give the child abortion pills or an perform an abortion. This bill is a dream come true for sex traffickers, pedophiles, and the entire list of bad actors. Our daughters and granddaughters are at grave risk. Please vote NO on question 6!

The next question, which I trust will be on the ballot this year, is Protect Girls’ Sports. “Governor Joe Lombardo’s Initiative.” Most people do not think it is fair for boys to be playing in Girl’s Sports. Personally, I have a granddaughter who is training very hard to become a softball pitcher. She is only 9, but she works hard at pitching and truly enjoys it. It would be heartbreaking if she lost a scholarship or a trophy to some boy when she was 15, 16, or 17. It’s not right. Where are all those women who burned their bras for “Women’s Rights”? We must get this question on the ballot, so if you have not signed the petition, you can do so at our office (1971 California St, Carson City). You can also help out by collecting signatures yourself. Just stop by the office, and we can explain the process and give you a petition packet. Please help us protect Girls’ Sports. In November, Please Vote to “Protect Girls' Sports.”

These questions will be on the ballot in November. I believe I have given you additional important reasons to vote. We cannot let the Democrats take the House and the Senate. We need to overturn seats here in the Nevada legislature to prevent Nevada from turning into East California.

What can You Do?

We must get the vote out; we need your help with phone bankers and door knockers.

Our phone banking will involve calling Republican low-propensity voters in Carson City to explain the importance of voting. Please reach out to James Nitz at the CCRP headquarters.

We need people to register voters at various locations and collect signatures for the Protecting Girls’ Sports petition.

We need people to sign-up and train for the all-important task of serving as Poll Watchers. Please call the office if you are interested in assisting with protecting the vote for the primary.

What’s next:

Many of the CCRP board members will be heading to Las Vegas for the Nevada State Convention this coming weekend. We will have lots of great information when we return. The next Meet and Greet will be held on May 13, from 4 to 6 PM. If you are a candidate, please let me know - Susan Ruch at 775-351-3917.

Movie Night will be on May 15. We will be showing Coddling the American Mind. The documentary examines a mysterious health crisis that affects an entire generation. The film is based on a New York Times Bestseller. We serve pizza, salad, and beverages. We ask for a $10 donation. I suggest you give us a try. Our movie night is turning into a movie club, where you can make new like-minded friends. Doors open at 5:30 with the film starting at 6 PM. Please RSVP: 775 841-1800. The film is shown at 1971 California Street, the CCRP Headquarters.

The CCRP is thrilled to be sponsoring the National Day of Prayer, Praise, and Gratitude for America on May 17 at the Legislative Amphitheater from 1 to 4 PM. We will have live music by Wildflower and Sage, Food Trucks, Speakers, booths, and wonderful Pastors leading us in Prayer for America, our glorious country. Everyone is welcome as we share our gratitude for our Nation. We are duplicating what will occur on the Capitol Mall in Washington, DC, on the same day, which will be led by our President. President Trump is encouraging all capitols to follow this example. Please come out and make this day a huge success.

Leading up to the Election:

Please stay tuned for an announcement about a few political debates taking place right before early voting begins. The information will be announced soon.

May 28 will be the CCRP General Membership Meeting with Candidates, making their last-minute pitch to you. We will be accepting your mail-in ballots at the meeting.

On June 6, from 1 to 4, we will be holding an Ice Cream Social at our headquarters to celebrate the end of early voting and the acceptance of ballots, which will be delivered directly to the Clerk Reorders' office. Election day is June 9.

I want to thank everyone for your continued support. We will have numerous expenses in the next 5 months. We want our voters to know the candidates for the General Election, so we mail a slate card to every Republican in Carson City, which is very expensive for a non-profit. We have door knockers who share important information with you, and, once more, printing is very expensive. If you can afford to donate a few dollars, we would greatly appreciate it. You can easily use the attached QR Code to make a one-time donation or a recurring donation. We invite every voter to stop by our office to ask questions, browse our really cool political merchandise, and, while you're there, drop a few dollars in the donation box. Every dollar helps us help support your political goals, and we are truly grateful. CCRP Headquarters, 1971 California St.

As we move into early voting, please vote for people who share our values for our rural community, our state, and our nation. If you can’t get to the polls and you don’t want to mail your ballot, we will come and pick up your ballot for you (we will have ID, so you know we are with the CCRP; don’t give your ballot to a stranger), or we can drive you to the polls. Please call us at 775 841-1800 to make arrangements.

Thank you, and may God Bless the United States of America, Nevada, Carson City, and You, 

Susan Ruch, Your Chairman 

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