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Kate Harper Announces Re-Election Bid

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:13:47 PST

State Representative Kate Harper, R-61^st, Lower Gwynedd, will announce her plans to run for re-election to the House seat she holds in the General Assembly on Saturday from 10-12 at The Shanachie, an Irish pub in Ambler before a gathering of friends and supporters.

Snow Cancellations for Thursday

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:35:31 PST

It seems as though another blizzard has come upon us on the busiest Thursday of the month! The following events scheduled for tomorrow have been cancelled:

1) Lower Merion Lincoln Day Dinner is Rescheduled for Monday March 8^th

2) Area 4 Endorsement Meeting is Rescheduled for Monday March 1^st (contact Doug Hager for more information)

3) Young Republicans/College Republicans Meet and Greet with Senator Rafferty and Representative Vereb (more information to come on a rescheduled date)

4) Montgomery County Council of Republican Women is cancelled. Their next meeting is March 25^th

Marcy Toepel Wins 147th House Nomination

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:36:34 PST

Marcy Toepel captured the Republican nomination for 147th District House of Representatives seat. The seat was previously held by Bob Mensch, who resigned to move to the State Senate.

Marcy is the first deputy to the Montgomery County Recorder of Deeds and the first vice president of the Montgomery County Council of Republican Women.

A special election to fill the seat will be held May 18.

The 147th includes Douglas, Greenville, Green Lane, Lower Frederick, Marlborough, New Hanover, Pennsburg, Perkiomen, Red Hill, Salford, Schwenksville, Skippack, Upper Frederick, Upper Hanover and Upper Salford.

Kerns supports Gerlach for Congress, uges committee to do the same

Sun, 17 Jan 2010 18:03:25 PST

Montgomery County Republican Committee Chairman Robert J. Kerns is supporting Congressman Jim Gerlach in his bid for re-election in the 6th Congressional District, and urges committee members to do the same.

"Jim Gerlach has a tremendous record in Washington as a fiscal conservative fighting for taxpayers and families. The Republican Party, and residents of the 6th Congressional District, are fortunate that he has decided to run for re-election to Congress," Kerns said.

Gerlach, who has served in the U.S. Congress since 2002, has won hard-fought battles in the 6th Congressional District each election cycle. In 2006, Gerlach was the top target of national Democrats and endured $7.5 million spent against him, winning re-election in one of the worst political environments for Republicans in a generation. After announcing his candidacy for Pennsylvania Governor last year, he ended his campaign this past week. According to Gerlach, an outpouring of encouragement from constituents and supporters led him to seek re-election in the 6th.

"I personally support Gerlach in his re-election campaign, as many leaders throughout the 6th Congressional District do. I am urging my committee, as they endorse by areas, to do the same," Kerns said.

Kerns also expressed his gratitude to Lower Merion Commissioner V. Scott Zelov, who announced he was no longer seeing the Republican nomination for the 6th Congressional District after Gerlach made his re-election announcement, and immediately endorsed his re-election. "Scott is a terrific commissioner in Lower Merion, and made a great candidate for the 6th Congressional District. He was picking up support from across the district, and stepped aside to avoid forcing an effective and qualified Republican incumbent into a Primary."

Common Pleas Judges Take Office

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 23:03:52 PST

Congratulations to Newest Members of the Bench

Wendy Demchick-Alloy, Carolyn Tornetta Carluccio, Patricia Coonahan, Garrett Page, Gary Silow and Kelly Wall took the oath of office today at Norristown High School. The six Court of Common Pleas judges were elected in November thanks to a true team effort by Republicans in Montgomery County.

A recurring theme in the remarks from each judge was the gratitude for all the support from volunteers and friends during the campaign. MCRC seconds that. Thank you for all your hard work.

MCRC Mourns the Loss of Maryanne Rickenbach

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 21:21:40 PST

It is with great regret that we report that Maryanne Rickenbach, former MCRC Vice Chairwoman, former Recorder of Deeds for Montgomery County, past president of the Montgomery County Council of Republican Women and former ATRO chair, has passed.

This is a tremendous loss for all of us. Please keep Maryanne, her family and many friends in your thoughts.

A viewing for Maryanne will be held Thursday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Baron and Rowland Funeral Home, 1059 Old York Road in Abington.

A funeral will be held Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Anne's Episcopal Church at York and Old Welsh roads in Abington.

Republican Take 6 of 7 Judicial Seats

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:24:15 PST

Big Night for Montgomery County Republicans

Republican candidates for the Court of Common Pleas captured six of the seven seats yesterday.

Carolyn Tornetta Carluccio, Garrett D. Page, Wendy Demchick-Alloy, Kelly Wall, Gary S. Silow and Patricia Coonahan were elected to the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas.

"We fielded an experienced team of dedicated public servants," MCRC Chairman Robert J. Kerns said. "It is clear voters looked to experience and qualifications rather than listening to a purely partisan message. Congratulations to our entire team. They ran an excellent campaign."

Despite a 30,000 voter registration advantage, Democrats were only able to win one seat on the bench. Republicans also captured important municipal races in North Wales, Lansdale and Hatfield.

"This was a hell of a night for Republicans in Montgomery County and across the country," Kerns told supporters at MCRC headquarters after midnight. "We know how to win races."

Kerns thanked Republican supporters across the county for the hard work on behalf of the judicial ticket.

"The reports of the demise of the Republican Party in Montgomery County are greatly exaggerated," Kerns said. "Today was proof of that."

Mensch Victorious in 24th

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:40:24 PST

Bob Mensch Wins 24th Senate Election

Congratulations to Bob Mensch who captured the 24th Senatorial District Special Election by a more than 2-to-1 margin.

MCRC wishes Bob all the best.

Pat Meehan Running for 7th Congressional Seat

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:28:43 PST

Former US Attorney Pat Meehan formally announced his candidacy for the 7th Congressional District seat today. MCRC strongly supports Pat and wishes him the best.

Voter Registration Drive Kicks Off

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:44:26 PST

June 15, 2009

MCRC's voter registration effort begins Saturday, July 18 in Abington Township. We want you to join us.

We begin at 10:30 a.m. at the North Penn VFW at 2519 Jenkintown Road in Glenside. We will be visiting new residents and unregistered voters. You will walk with a partner and be given all the tools you need, including local information and plenty of voter registration forms.

We will start your day off with breakfast and supply lunch when we wrap up around 12:30 p.m. In two short hours, you can help us add new Republican voters in Montgomery County.

How easy is it? Just email the MCRC office at info@montcogop.com or call 610-279-9300 and let us know you want to help.

DA Risa Ferman Profiled on NBC10

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:24:54 PST

NBC10 Reporter Deanna Durante recently spent a day with Montgomery County District Attorney Risa Ferman. See what life as the DA is like by watching her report.

Montgomery County Republicans Unveil New Website

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 12:11:19 PST

April 20, 2009

The Montgomery County Republican Committee (MCRC) has launched a new website as part of its effort to aggressively tell the Republican story in Montgomery County.

The site introduces MCRC TV, the committee's branded source for online video from Republican leaders in Pennsylvania. With links to MCRC's sites on Facebook and Twitter, the site provides social networking tools to help the committee's conversation with residents of Montgomery County.

Republicans Field Talented Judicial Ticket

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 17:48:16 PST

A diverse and highly qualified team of endorsed Republican candidates will vie for seats on the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas in the May 19 primary.

The endorsed Republican Court of Common Pleas candidates are (listed in order of appearance on the May 19 ballot. The ballot order was determined by a random draw.):

Kelly Wall
Patricia E. Coonahan
Gary S. Silow
Joanna M. Cruz
Garrett D. Page
Carolyn Tornetta Carluccio
Wendy Demchick-Alloy

"We have a terrific slate of candidates," said Montgomery County Republican Committee Chairman Robert Kerns. "Our slate's diversity is indicative of the current makeup of Montgomery County. It is time for that diversity to be reflected on the bench."

Times Herald Covers the Changing Face of the GOP

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 19:38:06 PST

Click to read Keith Phucas of the The Times Herald's article on "The New Faces of the GOP"

http://www.timesherald.com/articles/2009/04/12/news/doc49e15ae6b817f032214275.txt

Montgomery County Republican Headquarters Returns to Norristown

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 19:44:16 PST

The Montgomery County Republican Committee today opened its new headquarters office in Norristown.

Fulfilling a pledge made by Montgomery County Republican Committee (MCRC) Chairman Robert Kerns, the committee is now serving the county from an expanded office on the second floor of the Hera Business Center at 314 E. Johnson Highway.

Delaware River Port Authority Spending Takes Its Toll

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:32:16 PST

When the Delaware River Port Authority increased tolls on its four bridges last summer, the board said it would not use that revenue for economic development. But the controversial practice of using revenue from tolls for "economic development" projects is continuing, even while tolls are being raised due to insufficient funds to cover bridge repairs.

Sen. John C. Rafferty, Jr., wants to put a stop to that.