Buncombe County and America are at a crossroads -

We can stay with the status quo, or we can say ENOUGH!

We can pine over the good old days, or we can say ENOUGH! We can sit at home and complain, or we can say ENOUGH! We can lunch with friends and lament, or we can say ENOUGH! We can wish that things were different, or we can say ENOUGH!

We are no longer deciding between Republican ideals or moderate Democrat concepts. We can either stay the current course and give up, or we can decide to step it up and fight for the Buncombe County and the America that we love.

What does it mean to say ENOUGH? It means that we can no longer sit back and wait. No one is going to step in and fix things for us. We must personally engage. At the very least we must get out and VOTE. We must speak up and encourage and help others to get out and vote. We must help elect more like-minded candidates. If we all step it up, we have a chance. If we don't all step it up, we already see where Buncombe County and America is heading.

Many elections are won by the narrowest margin of votes.

JFK beat Nixon by a slim margin of just one fifth of one percent of the popular vote. Grover Cleveland beat James Blaine by less than 1% (a mere .7%). Ask Rick Green if every vote counts - he won his state legislature seat by just 36 votes!

Every vote counts. Every voice counts. Every action counts.

Vote early. Take like-minded friends to vote. There are many other ways that you can help. Volunteer - there are numerous opportunities to "do" what you do best. You can make a difference for Buncombe County and for America. We need your help.

Can we count on you?

Call (828-253-5800) or fill out a volunteer form by clicking the link below.

“We in America do not have government by the majority. We have government by the majority who participate.” Thomas Jefferson

New Local Candidates - March Primary - Early Voting Starts February 15th

Buncombe County Commissioner - District 1

Rev Paul Benjamin (Rep) - Life Center International Founder, Author, Speaker

Rondell Lance (Rep) - Retired APD; FOP president

Asheville City Council

CJ Domingo (Rep) - Biologist, Loomis Security

New Local Candidates - November General Election

Buncombe County Commissioner - District 2 - Signatures needed for Gen'l Election

Bruce O'Connell (UNA) - Pisgah Inn Owner, Ran for U.S. Congress in 2022

State Representative - District 114

Sherry Higgins (Rep) - CPA

State Representative - District 115

  Ruth Smith (Rep) - Attorney

State Senate - District 49

Kristie Sluder (Rep) - Social worker, Ran for U.S. Congress in 2022

Led by the Lord to relocate to Asheville, NC, in 2018, he continued coaching leaders and serving in the region.

Witnessing the condition in Buncombe, Paul decided to stand in the gap for the people in his county and registered to run for County Commissioner in 2024. He will be addressing some of these critical concerns:

• Faith and Family – (Values determine your victory)

• Safety and Security - (Community Intervention)

• Law and Order – (Adequate Funding for Law Enforcement)

• Business – (Reduce burdensome regulations and taxes) 

• Gun Violence Prevention

• Fatherless Youth & Single Mom (Intervention)

• Fiscal Responsibility and Accountability and more...

To learn more about some of Paul's initiatives to make a positive impact in our community, CLICK HERE

No Republican candidate is running for Commissioner - District 2. Bruce O'Connell is running as an Unaffiliated candidate. Bruce has strong conservative values and knows what it takes to get elected in Buncombe County.

To get on the ballot in November, Bruce needs 3,000+ petition signatures from residents in District 2. The petition is available by contacting the BCGOP (828-253-5800) or download the petition by clicking on the following link: Bruceoconnell.com.

Get a petition today and help get signatures. Don't let the far Left run unopposed.

Help get Bruce O'Connell get on the ballot in November!

Our BCGOP website is a one-stop site for your election information needs.

Candidate Information Page CLICK HERE

• Select candidates by area - choose Buncombe Area to see your local candidates

• Or select by office with the drop down box

• Or search for a candidate by name (listed alphabetically)

Voter Information Page CLICK HERE

• Get a registration form (Feb. 9 is the deadline to register to vote in the Primary)

• See your voter information including, districts, jurisdictions and polling places

In January, the BCGOP had a booth at the two-day gun show at the WNC Ag Center.

Several hundred people stopped by our booth to talk and learn more about the BCGOP, our activities, and our candidates. Thank you to our volunteers for manning our booth. This event was a success, and we couldn't have done it without our fellow patriots, our dedicated volunteers, or our generous donors. Thank you!

Community Information Forums being held around Buncombe County

Our Precinct Team is putting together forums in neighborhoods around Buncombe County to introduce candidates, help you learn what the BCGOP is doing, and to show you how your vote can bring back common sense in 2024. Forums start next week. See the times and dates for the first four forums on our calendar and in the "Upcoming Events" section of this newsletter. Come, learn, and participate.

Thank you Precinct Team. Your work is critically important!

BCGOP outreach to churches continues.  We see church involvement as vital to our political landscape. The BCGOP has been visiting local churches. To view the informative 4 minute video from Kelly Shackleford CLICK HERE

January 22nd BCGOP Town Hall - 6:30pm, BCGOP HQ - 18g Regent Park Blvd, Asheville, NC 28806

Meet Lt. Gov. candidate Jeffrey Elmore, hear updates on GOP activities in Buncombe County, ask questions, tell us what's on your mind, and learn about other local issues.

January 23rd Leicester Community Information Forum - 6pm, Leicester Library - 1561 Alexander Road Leicester, NC 28748 in the Community Room

Republicans - Come meet local Conservative candidates and freedom loving patriots. Learn what the BCGOP is doing, and how your vote can bring back common sense in '24.

January 26th E. Asheville Community Information Forum - 5:30pm, East Asheville Library - 3 Avon Road, Asheville, NC 28805 in the Community Room

Republicans - Come meet local Conservative candidates and freedom loving patriots.

Learn what the BCGOP is doing, and how your vote can bring back common sense in '24.

January 28th Riceville Community Information Forum - 4-6pm, Riceville Fire Dept - 2251 Riceville Rd, Asheville 28805

Republicans - Come meet local Conservative candidates and freedom loving patriots.

Learn what the BCGOP is doing, and how your vote can bring back common sense in '24.

February 5th BC Republican Men's Club - 6:30 - 7:30pm, BCGOP HQ - 18g Regent Park Blvd, Asheville, NC 28806

February 20th Weaverville Community Information Forum - 6pm, Weaverville Library - 41 N. Main St. Weaverville, NC 28787

Republicans - Come meet local Conservative candidates and freedom loving patriots.

Learn what the BCGOP is doing, and how your vote can bring back common sense in '24.

To see additional events on our website, CLICK HERE

We Don't Need to Outnumber Democrats -

Republicans Just Need to Show Up and Vote

Call now to be part of our GOTV - Get Out The Vote - efforts. Call Bob, our GOTV lead at (703) 472-7959.

Have you volunteered to help at elections before and not yet heard from our team? Have you been thinking about helping? Are you new to the area and willing to help? Call our office at 828-253-5800 or go to www.buncombegop.com and click the Volunteer button.

Be proud of what Republicans accomplished in 2023. Share the good news with family, friends, and neighbors.

Thank you, Senator Daniel, for your contribution to NC's 2023 Legislative success!

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is a very important figure in American history. We acknowledge his significant contribution to America with a federal holiday each January in recognition of his birth and contribution to civil rights.

Did you know that it is very rare to name a federal holiday for an individual? President Washington's Day was changed to President's Day. At present, the only other federal holiday named for an individual is Columbus Day - and that occurred after MLK was given this honor.

Although we all know that MLK is an important figure that helped shape America, how much do you really know about this iconic civil rights leader? 

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