California is the greatest state in the greatest nation on Earth. We have the richest farmland in America, some of the most innovative businesses in the world, breathtaking natural beauty, and hardworking people who simply want the opportunity to build a better life for themselves and their families. Merced County finds itself at the center of some of the most important elections in California. While several legislative districts extend beyond our county, Merced County will p

Since I became Chairman of the Republican Party of Merced County in January 2025, our leadership team and volunteers have worked tirelessly to strengthen and grow our local Republican Party. Together with the Republican Women of Merced County, the Merced County Republican Assembly, our elected Central Committee members, volunteers, donors, and grassroots supporters, we have focused on voter registration, community outreach, candidate support, fundraising, and building a Repub

With the June 2 Primary Election behind us, the campaign for the November 3 General Election is officially underway. The candidates have been chosen, and now the work begins. Elections are not won in the last few weeks before Election Day. They are won by Republicans who are willing to give a little of their time over the next several months. For Republicans in Merced County, we cannot afford to sit back and hope things change. If we want better representation in Sacramento a

Lessons from the CA-13 Primary and What It Means for Kevin Lincoln vs. Adam Gray A common belief in politics is that the candidate with the most money wins. There is some truth to that. Campaigns require resources to communicate, organize, and turn supporters into voters. But elections are more complex than a single factor. The 2026 CA-13 Republican primary between Kevin Lincoln and Vin Kruttiventi, followed by the general election matchup between Kevin Lincoln and Adam Gray,

Who We Are and Whom We Represent The Republican Party of Merced County (RPMC) is the official Republican County Central Committee established under California law. We are not simply another Republican club or grassroots organization. We are the statutory governing body of the Republican Party within Merced County, entrusted with representing Republican voters throughout the county and advancing Republican principles, candidates, and causes. ​ Many people assume that a County