At the March California Republican Party convention, delegates will have a chance to consider how to position the party to win more seats in the upcoming election cycle.  This cycle will feature new, more competitive districts and a top two primary approved by the voters last June.

The Republican leaders of the California Assembly, State Senate and Congressional Delegation have introduced a series of reforms to determine how the party will select nominees and make endorsements in this new political environment.

Historically, the CRP has avoided preprimary endorsements in order to build party unity behind the eventual nominee.  The leadership proposals recognize that post proposition 14, there could be compelling reasons for the party to endorse before the primary and the proposals establish a process to endorse candidates in those situations.  They also empower voters, not party insiders, to select nominees.

The proposals also ensure that, barring extraordinary circumstances, a lone Republican facing a Democrat in the general election will be the party's nominee - something the current bylaws do not guarantee.  You can check out the complete list of proposed bylaw amendments by clicking here.

BayAreaGOP invites Bay Area Delegates and friends to our convention receptions on Friday and Saturday night at 10 PM, where we will socialize and discuss convention events.  Please check the convention agenda for the suite location when you arrive.

If you cannot attend, please contact Joe Cadelago at jcadelago@gmail.com  or 916-710-0842 to coordinate the assignment of your proxy.

I look forward to seeing you at the convention March 18-20 in Sacramento.