Chairman’s Corner; September 23, 2025

Friday night, the Carson City Republican Party and P.K. O'Neill held a Prayer Vigil for Charlie Kirk at the amphitheater on the Nevada State legislative grounds. The Vigil was beautiful; it was a community gathering to celebrate Charlie's life and legacy. The atmosphere was filled with love and unity as participants reflected on Charlie's influence and the values he cherished: his Christian Faith, his role as

a husband and father, and his love for America. The collective spirit of the Vigil helped foster a deep sense of love for our country and the need to carry on Charlie's mission. Three of our local pastors — Pat Propster from Calvary Chapel, Greg Meyer from Wells Church, and Gerry Leist from Dayton Calvary — led us in prayer and reflection, which deepened our understanding of Charlie's life's commitments. His faith in God always came first, his good works demonstrated that he was a true American

Patriot and he has now become a faithful martyr. The event was truly blessed and based on the biblical principles that were the guiding light for Charlie Kirk's life. As he stated, "I want to be remembered for courage for my faith" 

What is next? We must make sure that we continue Charlie's mission and stand with his fantastic wife, now CEO of Turning Point, Erika Kirk. Erika has already demonstrated that she will be a fierce lioness, a role model for all young women throughout the world. We saw

approximately 500 of you on Friday night at the Vigil. You all said you would be a force to carry on Charlie's mission. Please be that force; determine how you and your family will actively work to turn things around. We welcome you to join forces with the CCRP. The Carson City Republican Party needs volunteers. You may also volunteer with Turning Point USA or Turning Point Action. In a few weeks, we will be holding a meeting with our Northern Nevada Turning Point Representatives. We will have a TPA representative from each division, Turning Point USA, and Turning Point Action. We will also be carrying Charlie Shirts for women and men at the CCRP headquarters, 1971 California Street. To help you understand, Turning Point has two divisions. Charlie first started Turning Point USA, the organization he originally founded. This segment is the groundwork on College Campuses. Charlie, with his brilliant mind, realized that we needed a solid foundation for the groundwork of Getting Out the Vote, which led to the creation of Turn Point Action (TPA). What is essential to understand is that the Carson City Republican Party works intimately with TPA and is trying to be involved with the local college campus. We are working rigorously, assisting the Carson City Turning Point Action Faith Coalition. Why are we? Do you realize that only about 55% of people of faith are registered voters, and only about 35% actually vote? If you took one of our Constitution Classes, you would now understand that our Constitution is based on biblical principles. We need the people of all dominations to register to vote and vote. Then we need to vote for our principles; that is what Charlie Kirk believed. We must continue to carry the torch; we must continue Charlie Kirk's legacy. As our fearless President Trump states, "We fight, fight, fight." Stay tuned, and we will announce when we can put a meeting together in the next few weeks with our local Turning Point Representatives. When we hold our meeting, please come out and discover how you can get involved with the Carson City Republican Party and Turning Point Action. The 2026 Election is even more critical than the 2024 election. #PledgeToVote2026 

Last week, we had a Meet and Greet with Governor Lombardo at the Casino Fandango. For those of you who came, it was a very special evening. The Fandango put together an extraordinary meeting and donated excellent food and cocktails for those who attended. The Casino is very supportive of us, and I can't say thank you enough to Vic, who puts it all together. The Governor's message to all of us was direct, conveying the importance of his mission priorities: education, fair elections, keeping boys out of girls' sports, and the economy. 

Governor Lombardo is placing a voter initiative on the ballot in 2026 to keep boys out of girls' sports. If we pass this twice in 2026 and 2028, it will be part of the Constitution and would be very difficult to overturn. We must get out and re-elect Joe Lombardo, if we don’t, we will most likely have Arron Ford as our Governor. Ask yourself, "Did you like Steve Sisolak?" Arron Ford is Steve Sisolak on steroids. Do you want to be a Sanctuary State or have boys in girls' sports? Elections have consequences, and if we do not re-elect Joe Lombardo, this is what will happen to our state. Every Republican must vote in 2026. The CCRP Board voted proudly to pre-endorse Joe Lombardo. #IPledgeToVote in the 2026 election. I know I can count on you to vote because we are all in this together.   

 Don't forget our upcoming events:       

1. General Membership Meeting, September 25, 2025, Casino Fandango, Craft 55 Room, 3800 S. Carson Street. Doors open at 6:30 and are open to the public. This month, we have two important Speakers: Kit Waite from Turning Point Action, to give us an update on the ins and outs of TPA, and Sheriff Kenny Furlong to discuss Carson City. We will have a question-and-answer period. Be sure to join us to stay informed. We look forward to seeing you there.  

2. First Friday:  October 3, will be held at Nashville Social Club, 1105 Carson Street, from 6 to 8 PM. Come and join us to make new friends and have lively conversations. We will have complimentary appetizers for you.  

3. Move Night, October 9, Thursday. We invite 20 people to attend our screening of 'The 1916 Project' at the Carson City Republican Party Headquarters, 1971 California Street, Carson City. This documentary explains the path of Planned Parenthood to the Nazis and the Democratic Party. It is a very well-reviewed (7.7 on IMDB) documentary movie you will not want to miss. We will include Pizza, Salad, cookies, and a choice of wine and other drinks. Doors will open at 5:30 with the movie starting at 6 PM. We are asking for a $10 Donation.        

4. The CCRP annual Christmas Party will be on December 6, 2025, from 5 to 8 PM at the Governor's Mansion. We will be serving our delicious Beef Wellington, Bill Whorton will entertain us with his music, and we will have a visit from Santa Claus. The cost this year will be $80 per person. We kindly ask that you bring an unwrapped toy for the Dream Center and a pair of new socks.  

Fundraising: We need your Help. We operate on donations only and do not have any paid staff; we are all patriotic volunteers. We are fundraising to help win the 2026 election. We won the 2024 election, and now we must win the 2026 election. How do we use our funds? We assist candidates by hosting town hall meetings, conducting door-to-door outreach with literature and data to help you make your decisions, and providing our highest level of service through personalized mailings to you, featuring recommended candidates for all Republican voters. Therefore, we are greatly appreciative of all donations. Your donations keep our lights on and allow us to advance our Republican Conservative Values. Our Supporters can donate right on our website, or you can mail a donation to our Carson City Republican Party, 1971 California Street, Carson City, NV 89701. Our sponsorships are as follows:     

                                                                                                                                               Major Donors: $1,000 per year. Carson City Boosters: $200 per year.   

Thank you in advance from the CCRP for your generosity; we genuinely appreciate your support. 

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Chairman’s Corner; August 28, 2025

How the World Votes – Under the guise of an epidemic, the COVID-19 virus, the United States was coerced into a universal mail-in ballot scheme for the 2020 election. We had millions of mail-in ballots sent throughout the United States. To this day, millions of people still do not believe that Joe Biden fairly won the 2020 election. It did result in Donald Trump not winning that election, which, in the end, may have been a blessing in disguise. For once more, the drunk on power Democrats overplayed their hand. President Trump had four years to get organized, to come back with an administration that believes in the MAGA movement, and to analyze how deep the deep state is. 

Thankfully, due to President Trump, much of the corruption in swing states, as well as in other states, has been exposed.  One significant detail that we learned is the vulnerability of Electronic Systems to corrupt software, which enables votes to be counted bi-directionally or fractionally. It was also discovered that electronic systems in Georgia and possibly Arizona can accept photocopied ballots, and the signature verification can be set to a very low threshold to accept questionable signatures. The Voter Registrar of Clark County, Nevada, Joe Gloria, stated he did this in the 2021 election legislative hearing. These facts demonstrate why we must return to in-person voting, demand Voter ID, discontinue universal mail-in ballots, and move away from Electronic Voting Systems.   Germany and France banned electronic voting systems after the 2020 election in the United States.  

Currently, President Trump wants to ban universal mail-in ballots nationwide. Our President made a blanket statement that we are the only developed country that uses universal mail-in ballots, which is an exaggeration. However, you must understand the dynamics of some of these counties and their voting systems.  We Nevadans live with universal mail-in ballots and concerns about electronic voting equipment, and we are aware of the corruption that persists with this system. Yes, there are developed countries like Canada and the United Kingdom that use universal mail-in ballots, but then consider the leadership of those countries. England is in turmoil, being taken over by Islamists, and Canada is a straight-up socialist country. Germany does send out universal ballots, but to receive a ballot, you must apply for one with a picture ID and vote in your precinct. And they have one-day voting. You must present your ID upon arrival, and you will also be required to show your valid ID again before depositing your ballot. All ballots are counted on-site in the precinct, without the use of electronic voting equipment.  Nine countries use Universal Mail-in-Ballots, but when you examine which countries use that system, does it give you a sense of comfort? These are the nine countries: Canada, Germany, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Poland, South Korea, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Below, I have provided more details on other counties that we, as a nation, should use as examples of why we should not use Universal Mail-In Ballots. 

In 1976, France banned all mail-in ballots due to the massive fraud that occurred in Corsica, where postal ballots were stolen or bought, and voters cast multiple votes. Mail-in ballots were used to cast the votes of dead people. Unfortunately, this is precisely what occurred in the 2020 Election here in the United States.  

In 1991, Mexico's election mandated voter photo IDs and banned absentee ballots. Leading up to that year, the Revolutionary Party used ballots as a method of fraud and intimidation to win elections.  In 2006, absentee ballots were allowed again, but only for those living abroad who requested them at least six months before the election. When you vote, your thumb is fingerprinted with an ink that lasts for three days, and there is only one day of voting.  This is Mexico, and we think we are so more sophisticated.  

Among the 27 countries in the European Union, 63 percent ban mail-in voting unless the voter is living abroad, and another 22 percent require a photo ID to obtain a mail-in ballot. Twenty-two percent ban the practice, even for those who live abroad.  Sixteen countries in the rest of Europe have more restrictive voter laws.  Every one of these countries bans mail-in-ballot voting for residents or, at the very least, requires a photo ID to obtain a mail-in ballot. Sixty-three percent don't allow mail-in votes, even for citizens outside the country. All require voter ID. [https://www.newsweek.com/voting-fraud-real-concern-just-look-around-world-opinion-1522535] 

Japan and Poland have limited mail-in voting certificates for those with severe health issues. Canada has a unique ID voter document.  Canadians are trying the mail-in ballots this September. For Canadians to participate in this process, they had to apply for a ballot by the week preceding the election. The ballot must be delivered by election day, with no exceptions.  In India, a State-Issued Form of photo ID is available, but an electronic vote is also possible, which is returned by mail. Ironically, the Communist Party of India (Marxist) has alleged that postal ballots "will adversely affect the verifiability of a large number of voters, thus, transparency and integrity of the process" and expressed concerns with "instances of manipulation and malpractice" with postal ballots. [https://www.revolutionaryideas.org/HowTheWorldVotes.php]

Liberals and progressives often argue that we should model the United States on Western European countries' laws, but you never hear them claiming that we should adopt their voting systems.  There is a reason for that — most European countries either ban mail-in voting or require people to use photo IDs to obtain a mail-in ballot. In 2020, France banned electronic voting systems following the 2020 election. Fortunately, the 2020 U.S. election exposed corruption in the U.S. election system. Now we must stand with President Trump and demand that we return to in-person voting, demand voter ID, discontinue universal mail-in ballots, and stop using electronic voting systems like many other developed countries have. Our 2024 Presidential Caucus demonstrated that we, as a nation, can vote in our precincts just as we have in the past.   President Trump is attempting to overhaul our elections so that we, as a nation, feel confident that we have fair and honest elections. The 2020 U.S. election exposed corruption: now, we must demand fair and honest elections. We are a Constitutional Republic; therefore, states will need to repair their damaged election processes. Nevada will have a question on Voter ID in our Election in 2026. We must vote yes, we want Voter ID. If President Trump has the means to overhaul the election process for our Country as a whole, we must stand with him.  We need to have fair and honest elections; we, as the United States, must set the standards for the rest of the world. 

Countries with Mandatory Voting 2025              

Red – not mandatory, Green Mandatory, and Blue no Elections.  https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/countries-with-mandatory-voting  This link will take you to the interactive map.   

 Don’t forget our upcoming events:       

1. General Membership Meeting, August 28, 2025, Casino Fandango, Craft 55 Room, 3800 S. Carson Street.  Doors open at 6:30 and are open to the public.  This month, Board of Supervisor Maurice MO White will be our speaker.  Mo will provide us with an update on the workings of Carson City.  We will have a question-and-answer period.  Be sure to join us to stay informed.  We look forward to seeing you there.   

2. First Friday, September 5, will be held at Cellar 8, a new trendy Wine Bar, 6 to 8 PM. 408 N. Carson Street.  Come and join us at this new wine bar for lively conversation and to make new friends.  We will have complimentary appetizers for you.  They serve a great selection of wines, as well as some unique bourbons and scotches.   

3. Move Night, September 9.  We invite 20 people to attend our screening of 'Rediscovering God in America' at the Carson City Republican Party Headquarters, 1971 California Street, Carson City. We will include Pizza, Salad, cookies, and a choice of wine and other drinks. Doors will open at 5:30 with the movie starting at 6 PM. We are asking for a $10 Donation.          

Fundraising: We need your Help.  We operate on donations only and have no paid staff.  We are fundraising to help win the 2026 election.  We won the 2024 election, and now we must win the 2026 election.  How do we use our funds? We assist candidates by hosting town hall meetings, conducting door-to-door outreach with literature, and providing our highest level of service through personalized mailings to you, featuring recommended candidates for all Republican voters.  Our office is for all of you, but we operate on donations only.  Therefore, we are greatly appreciative of all donations.  Your donations keep our lights on and allow us to advance our Republican Conservative Values. Our Supporters can donate right on our website, or you can mail a donation to our Carson City Republican Party, 1971 California Street, Carson City, NV 89701.  Our sponsorships are as follows:     

                                                                                                                                               Major Donors: $1,000 per year. Carson City Boosters: $200 per year.   

Thank you in advance from the CCRP for your generosity; we couldn’t do it without you. 

Check Out Our Website: WWW.CarsonCityRepublicans.com.   All things Republican 

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God Bless America, Nevada, Carson City, and YOU. 

Your chairman, 

Susan Ruch 

• The advancement and diffusion of knowledge is the only guardian of true liberty.   James Madison       

• One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors.   Plato 

• We will always remember, always be proud, always prepared so we will always be free.   Ronald Regan                      

Chairman’s Corner; August 11, 2025

Gerrymandering 101: How much do we know about “Gerrymandering”? Texas has brought this subject to the forefront with the plan to redraw its voting districts. Historically, gerrymandering has been done since March 26, 1812, in Massachusetts. Interestingly, the

origin of the term "Gerrymandering" was first used after a review of Massachusetts' redistricting maps in 1812, set by Democrat Governor Elbridge Gerry. The Boston Gazette noted that the redrawing of one of the state senate districts resembled a mythical salamander. Even though the Democrat Party did not want the Governor to redistrict, Gerry did so anyway and signed the bill into law in 1812. As a result, he received the dubious honor of attribution, along with its negative connotations. This plan was not well received by Massachusetts voters, and he was not re-elected.

Whether it's a fair tactic or not, Gerrymandering has been done by both parties ever since.

In 1874, South Carolina introduced the first non-contiguous voting district (non-adjacent). The U.S. House of Representatives forced South Carolina to revert to contiguous districts for the 1876 election. The U.S. House of Representatives instructed the state that it wouldn’t seat any more members elected under such a system. In 1882, South Carolina created a

“boa constrictor” district that concentrated Black Americans—who made up the majority of the state’s population—into one winding district, so that every other district had a white majority. It is shocking how generation after generation is so brainwashed, believing the Democratic Party is supporting the black minority. Gerrymandering in the South declined in the early 20th century due to the success of suppressing Black voters through poll taxes, the threat of lynching, and other insidious tactics. Because the majority of people who could vote in southern states were white and usually Democrats, the white Democrat establishment didn’t feel the need to manipulate districts to maintain its majority. In the 1960s, a 'Redistricting Revolution' emerged, challenging Gerrymandering.

In fact, after the 1900 census, some states hadn’t revised their districts at all until the 1960s. As more people moved to cities, particularly Black Americans and immigrants, these state-maintained districts gave disproportionate power to white, rural, non-immigrant Americans. The U.S. Supreme Court changed this in the 1960s with a series of decisions known as the “Redistricting Revolution.” Under Chief Justice Earl Warren, the court ruled that all state

voting districts must have roughly equal populations. In addition, states must adjust their federal congressional districts after every 10-year census so that each of the 435 members in the U.S. House of Representatives represents roughly the same number of people. Combined with the Voting Rights Act of 1965, which protected Black Americans’ right to vote, these Supreme Court decisions ensured voters were more evenly represented in their state legislatures and the U.S. House of Representatives. The court singled out the U.S. Senate as a unique institution whose members didn’t need to define the same number of people. But within a couple of decades, computer technology made it easier for political operatives to strategically map districts to benefit their party under the new rules.

When does Gerrymandering become Illegal? While partisan gerrymandering is generally

not addressed by federal courts, drawing district lines based on race is prohibited under federal law. The Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment and Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 forbid redistricting plans that dilute the voting power of racial minorities. These protections ensure minority groups have an equal opportunity to participate in the political process and elect their preferred candidates. As a side note, politics being politics, several common tactics in Gerrymandering are used that are illegal: Cracking involves splitting a concentrated minority population across multiple districts. Packing refers to concentrating a large number of minority voters into a single district,

which reduces their influence in surrounding districts. When there are challenges to the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment, it is most often necessary to prove that race was the predominant factor in drawing the district lines. Under the Voting Rights Act of 1965, a redistricting plan must not result in a denial or abridgment of the right to vote on account of race.

Nevada’s redistricting in 2021 under Governor Sisolak had three significant problems. The first was that when drawing maps, there was little consideration for the Representatives in the North, with huge, vast areas that make it nearly impossible for one person to cover, leaving voters feeling they have limited representation. The second was Joe Biden’s open-border policy. Lastly, Joe Biden or the autopen signing of Executive Order 13986 H Including illegal immigrants in the census. Biden overturned a previous Trump executive order, 13880, that disbarred illegals from being counted in the Census. This was done for the enumeration and determining congressional apportionment throughout the country. Biden allowed somewhere between fifteen and twenty million illegals into our country, giving larger states additional Congressional appointments. Even though our state has its share of illegal immigrants, it did not change the number of Congressional seats for Nevada. Nevada continues to be at the bottom of every list, so it is no surprise that the Gerrymandering Project gave Nevada an F. (All my references are at the bottom for further research.) Horsford, Amodei, Lee, and Titus are our Congressional Members who represent our state. Three of our four representatives are from the Las Vegas area and are Democrats; thankfully, we have Congressman Amodei, in the north, as the lone Republican. We must vote in 2026 and re-elect Congressman Mark Amodei.

Why does this matter? Where do most illegals live? Towns and cities with our black and brown citizens, our largest populations. A congressional district is a geographic area within a state that appoints one member to represent it in the United States House of Representatives. Thankfully, President Trump is signing another executive order, which will lead to another census that will not include illegals. We cannot tolerate corrupt gerrymandering in these large, diverse populations. Dearborn, Michigan, already has one Congresswoman of very questionable loyalties to the U.S.A., Rashida Tlaib, who does not believe in our Judeo-Christian values and would like some version of the Quran to take the place of our Constitution. I ask that you please support President Trump’s initiative to conduct the Census again. We need all the illegals to be removed from our census. They are not legally allowed to vote, so why would we want to include their count as a deciding factor in who receives another appointment to Congress? God Bless President Trump and his administration.

References:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerrymandering_in_the_United_States

https://gerrymander.princeton.edu/redistricting-report-card/?planId=recgGfMfAihVe5m1x

https://www.jagranjosh.com/us/explainers/us-congressional-map-how-its-drawn-and-what-it-means-1860000692

https://www.congress.gov/crs_external_products/IF/HTML/IF12250.web.html

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Executive_Order_13986

Don’t forget our upcoming events:

1. Movie Night: Rediscovering God in America, August 14, 6 PM, Casino Fandango, Craft 55 Room. Newt Gingrich sounds a clarion call for us to recognize life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness that we all hold dear.

2. Let’s Get Started, Precinct Meeting Saturday, August 16, 10 AM to 12 PM, being held at the Ormsby Room of the Sheriff’s Department, 911 Musser Street, Carson City. We need your help with precincts in Carson City. Come out and see how you can make a difference. (775) 841-1800 for further information

3. Lazy Days of Summer BBQ Fundraiser at the Governor’s Mansion, August 23, 4 to 8 PM. You can buy tickets online or at the CCRP Headquarters. All the information is online at https://www.carsoncityrepublicans.com

4. General Membership Meeting, August 28, 2025, Casino Fandango, Craft 55 Room, 3800 S. Carson Street. Doors open at 6:30 and are open to the public. This month, Board of Supervisor Maurice MO White will be our speaker. Mo will provide us with an update on the workings of Carson City. We will have a question-and-answer period. Be sure to join us so that you stay informed. We look forward to seeing you there.

5. First Friday, September 5, will be held at Cellar 8, a new trendy Wine Bar, 6 to 8 PM. 408 N. Carson Street. Come and join us at this new wine bar for lively conversation and to make new friends. We will have complimentary appetizers for you. They serve a great selection of wines, as well as some unique bourbons and scotches.

Fundraising: We need your Help. We operate on donations only. We are fundraising to help win the 2026 election. In 2024 we did not fair well in Nevada legislature (dominated by Las Vegas). At the National level we won the 2024 election, and now we must win the 2026 election. How do we use our funds? We assist candidates by hosting town hall meetings, conducting door-to-door outreach with literature, and providing our highest level of service through personalized mailings to you, featuring recommended candidates for all Republican voters. Our office is for all of you, but we operate on donations only. We are greatly appreciative of all donations. Your donations keep our lights on and allow us to advance our Republican Conservative Values. Our Supporters can donate right on our website, or you can mail a donation to our Carson City Republican Party, 1971 California Street, Carson City, NV 89701.

Our sponsorships are as follows:

Major Donors: $1,000 per year. Carson City Boosters: $200 per year.

Thank you in advance from the CCRP for your generosity; we couldn’t do it without you.

Follow us on Facebook, X, and Instagram. Please like us and share our content. We need

to share important information.

• The advancement and diffusion of knowledge is the only guardian of true liberty. -James Madison

• One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors. -Plato

#PledgeToVoteIn2026

God Bless America, Nevada, Carson City, and YOU.

Your chairman,

Susan Ruch