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The event, which was organized by Chevelle Frantz, Jason Petzke, and Carole Wilson, was held at the MCRC Headquarters, and was well attended. 

Carole Wilson, 3rd Vice Chair, organized a silent auction for over 20 gift baskets that were donated by PCs.  The total amount raised for the LD was $2,651.

BJ Kelly played the part of Santa and he was a big hit. Everyone enjoyed the festivities!

The potluck dinner, desserts, and snacks were awesome!

MCRC Chairman Craig Berland and our LD Chairman Greg Dutton were among several speakers who outlined our accomplishments in 2024, and reminded us that we need to continue our work to capitalize on our gains and prepare for the 2026 Primary Election.

Candidates in attendance included Jerry Sheridan, Mark Stewart, Matt Evans, Lawrence Hudson, and Cara Vicini.

Carole Wilson, PC in the Ahwatukee Precinct, was presented with the Reagan Award at the annual Lincoln Day Luncheon.  Carole has worked tirelessly coordinating and installing candidate signs throughout the LD, raising funds through the sale of buttons and t-shirts, and managing the food drive among many other activities that benefit our LD. 

Lara Logan, award winning journalist, was the keynote speaker at the luncheon. Some of the things she spoke about included the work we all have to do in Maricopa County with regard to election integrity, the importance of speaking up for all of our whistleblowers, and the kill teams that were allowed to cross our border as a way to get us used to terrorists being in our country. 

Other speakers included Kelly Cooper, candidate for 4th Congressional District and Matt Evans, candidate for Phoenix Mayor.

The luncheon was well attended and enjoyed by PCs throughout Maricopa County.

Election Year LD12 Video

Results of State Committeeman:

Election of LD12 Nominating Committee for 2024-2025

Congratulations to our new Committee!

Your New Nominating Committee is: Nancy Durband, Diane Feldhacker, Carrie Heikkala.

GOTV activities include Golden Ticket and candidate lit drops, phone banking, ballot chasing, ballot curing, and electioneering.

School Board candidates Russ Rowlands, Ed Steele, Sharon Benson, and Ryan Heap spoke to us about their campaigns.

Rachel Walden and Lea Marquez-Peterson spoke about their campaigns for Arizona Corporation Commission.

Cara Vicini, candidate for State Senate, spoke about the strategy she is using to reach "moveable" voters.

Voter Registration events took place at the Clik Clik Bang store and at Sharon's Flower Shop on October 5th.  New voters signed up and those who were already registered received our Golden Tickets, Prop 139 cards, Vote Your Values cards, as well as miniature Trump flags and Trump pins.

CeCe's Hope Center's annual Night of Light Gala was held on Saturday, October 5th. CeCe's mission is to improve the lives and future of young women ages 18-30 who are at risk or are victims of sexual exploitation. Two of our LD12 members, Mike Rogers, PC in the Jupiter Precinct and Patty Porter, 1st Vice Chair, both leaders of our Rescuing Children Passion Project, attended the gala.  The Rescuing Children project helps bring awareness to our community of the plight of the victims and survivors and the need to support organizations like CeCe's.  The gala raised $134,702, which exceeded their goal of $75,000.

If you would like to get involved or donate to CeCe's, please visit their website at https://cecescenter.org/

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Fourth Vice Chair Kurt Gearhart spoke about the

Precinct page on the website, and how each precinct

can add their information to it. He also pointed out the 

calendar, which provides important information 

about upcoming events and meetings.

LD12 mourns the loss of former Chairman Ed Pellegrino.

He and his wife Loraine worked tirelessly for the Republican

Party for many years, and we extend our deepest sympathy to

Loraine, their son David, and his family and friends.

We also mourn the loss of Precinct Committeeman Chuck

Wolfe, and we extend our deepest sympathy to his wife

Elaine and his family and friends.

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State Representative candidate Lawrence Hudson, Congressional District 4 candidate Jerone Davison, Maricopa County Recorder candidate Don Hiatt, and Maricopa County School Superintendent Shelli Boggs, were among several candidates who met with voters at the Tukee's event on July 19th.

Rene Lopez, who is running for Arizona Corporation Commission, Justin Heap, candidate for Maricopa County Recorder, Zuhdi Jasser, candidate for Congressional District 4, Jerry Sheridan, candidate for Maricopa County Sheriff, Kelly Cooper, who is running for Congressional District 4, and Nickie Kelley, candidate for Maricopa County School Superintendent, all made themselves available to answer questions from the large number of voters who attended the event.

Jason Petzke, Chevelle Frantz, and Patty Porter coordinated the event, which included inviting speakers, decorating the venue, and providing raffle prizes.