PINNELL will head State GOP!

Matt Pinnell was elected without opposition by the Republican State Committee on Saturday. He succeeds Gary Jones, who resigned to campaign for state auditor and inspector.

Pinnell, 30, has been director of operations for the Republican Party and regional director for The John Hancock Committee for States, an organization that promotes civic engagement.

We wish Gary and Matt both good luck and know both will be WINNERS!

CCRP Meeting ~ June 2010

Left is John Bordelon candidate for Comanche County Commissioner, Eastern District (#1); Mike Ray.

Mike McNeil with Rep. Ann Coody who is seeking re-election to State House seat district #64.

Jana Barker visiting with Mark Croucher, candidate for Insurance Commissioner.

Candidates (Primary) for Comanche County Commissioner, Western District #3; l-r: Don Hawthorne; Doyle Reed; Joe English

Part of the crowd at Junes CCRP Meeting.

FAIR Withdraws from State GOP Chair Race!

On Tuesday June 15, Steve Fair, officially withdrew his name for State GOP Chairman. Steve cited several obstacles to his candidacy in a statement at his blog, 'Fair and Biased' -
http://www.stevefair.blogspot.com/

At this time, Matt Pinnell of Tulsa is the only announced candidate. The State Committe will vote at their June 26 meeting on a Chairman to replace Gary Jones who resigned on June 14 to seek the office of State Auditor and Inspector.

Jones to Resign; Steve Fair seeks Chairmanship.

Republican State Chairman Gary Jones confirmed today he is resigning after filing for auditor & inspector on Wednesday. Jones told KTOK News his last day as chairman will be Monday.
Party sources say Jones' resignation follows a telephone conference with party leaders last night.

Possible replacements include Steve Fair and Matt Pinnell. Fair is Stephens County GOP chairman; 4th Distract Chair; and hosts the blog, 'Fair and Biased'.

Pinnell headed up a party organization in the last election cycle and most recently has worked for American Majority Oklahoma. He's worked for several elected Republicans. He announced today he is seeking support for the post.

The State Committee will vote for a replacement on June 26th.

GARY JONES to seek Auditor Office.

State GOP Party Chair Gary Jones, of Cache, filed to seek office of State Auditor and Inspector. Jones is a CPA.

Candidate filing closes....

Filing to run for office closed at 5:00pm on Wednesday June 9. Some surprises! Some not! Some drew opponents, some did not. Some who said they were running did NOT file! Some races have an over-abundance of candidates seeking the seat.

Check the candidates at the State Election Board web site:
http://www.elections.ok.gov/ OR
http://www.okiecampaigns.blogspot.com/

Some information being put together on the numerous State Questions which will be on the November ballot, check at: <http://blog.ofrg.org/>

ALL the candidates will need HELP! VOLUNTEER now to help YOUR candidate WIN!