The Road to November; Bringing Common Sense Back to California

Endorsed Candidates Moving Forward

To the Republicans and Non-Partisan Voters of Merced County:

First and foremost, as Chairman of the Republican Party of Merced County, I want to extend my deepest congratulations to all of our candidates who successfully fought their way through the primary election and are now officially headed to the ballot this November.

Running for public office is not just a political decision; it is a profound personal sacrifice. To every Republican candidate who stepped up: you put your life, your career, and your family’s life on the line to stand in the gap for our community. You chose to fight when it would have been easier to stay silent. Our county owes you a debt of gratitude, and this committee stands firmly, 100% behind you as we head into the general election. But this fight belongs to more than just registered Republicans.

To the thousands of Non-Partisan and independent voters across Merced County:

I am addressing you directly because you hold the key to our community’s future. Look at the reality we are facing. Decades of a single-party supermajority in Sacramento have made California increasingly unlivable. Burdensome regulations crush our small businesses, skyrocketing costs punish working families, and broken policies compromise our neighborhood safety.

The current leadership in power has shown you exactly what they want for California—and it isn't a state where regular families can easily thrive.

You don't have to change your political philosophy to know that what is happening right now isn't working. You just have to want a livable county, a thriving economy, safe streets, and excellent schools for your kids.

The Republican Party of Merced County is transforming. We are building a strong, proactive, and highly responsive political engine that answers to the taxpayers, not to special interests. We are organizing at the neighborhood level, opening our doors, and bringing a unified team to the table.

We cannot tolerate the status quo any longer. To win this November, we must join forces. Whether you are a lifelong conservative or an independent voter who is simply ready for common-sense leadership, we invite you to stand with us. Let’s support the candidates who want to fix our valley, protect our families, and make Merced County the safe, affordable, and prosperous community it deserves to be.

Join Us at the Trump-Reagan Freedom Gala:

To experience this momentum firsthand, I invite you to join us on Saturday, June 27th at the Merced Elks Lodge for our 2026 Trump-Reagan Freedom Gala. This premier event will be the ultimate gathering for Merced County patriots, our primary winners, local officeholders, and conservative neighbors who are ready to take our state back. It is the perfect opportunity to meet the team, hear our blueprint for victory, and stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the people driving this movement.

Tickets, sponsorships, and VIP table details are available right now. Secure your seat today by visiting our official website at mercedgop.com. You will want to be in the room for this.

The primary was just the first step. November is where we finish the job. Let’s get to work.

Respectfully,

-- Gene D. Johnson Jr. Chairman, Republican Party of Merced County