I am honored and humbled that you elected me to serve as your City of Manassas Republican Committee Chairman. I look forward to working with all of you as we continue together as a volunteer-driven team.
We will focus on solutions to improve the overall quality of life in our community through the key pillars of the Republican Party Creed: Free Enterprise, Individual Liberties, Government Limits, Fiscal Responsibility, National Defense, and Faith in God.
This is the first in a series of new newsletters designed to keep City of Manassas Republicans informed about our activities, accomplishments, and, most importantly, where we need your help and participation.
APRIL 15 MEETING RECAP
Our first meeting of the new term was held at Logan’s Roadhouse. A quorum was confirmed.
Special thanks and recognition went to Immediate Past Chairman George Ellis and other immediate past members of the Executive Committee: Michael Turchetti, Chris Peden, and Wes Williams.
Highlights of the meeting included a renewed emphasis on finding solutions and the election of new members of the Executive Committee.
Executive Committee Elections
Kenny Loveless – Vice Chairman
Zach Murphy – Secretary
Debbie Edenhart – Treasurer
Ben Walters – Communications/Social Media Committee Chairman
Eric Brescia – Campaign Operations (Data) Committee Chairman
Simone Redington – Fundraising and Social Events Committee Chairman
Open Positions
Qualifications, duties, and responsibilities for these positions are described in our bylaws, available at manassascitygop.com under the “About Us” drop-down menu.
Committee Updates and Appointments
Simone Redington, Chairman of the Ad Hoc Meeting Venue Committee, reported on progress with the owners of Old Towne Sports Pub.
Wes Williams was appointed Chairman of the new Manassas Republican Party Headquarters (HQ) Committee.
Motions Approved
Old Towne Sports Pub was approved as our meeting venue on the second Wednesday of each month for the foreseeable future.
All matters concerning the HQ facility must be proposed and managed through the new HQ Committee, subject to funding approved by the Executive Committee.
A new standing rule was approved limiting all speakers to three (3) minutes when speaking in debate on any debatable proposal.
The following top five strategic priorities, developed at the City of Manassas Republican Committee Strategy Meeting on 3/11/26, were approved:
Reelect our candidates
Recruit additional new candidates
Increase our membership
Establish and support new fundraising and social events such as the VOTE NO Campaign and the Gala
Address venue concerns and options
After discussion, including remarks from special guest PWC Republican Committee Chairman and State Central Committee Member Jacob Alderman, we voted to co-sponsor the PWC RC/Manassas RC Lincoln-Reagan Gala fundraiser featuring Larry O’Connor as keynote speaker on May 2.
We voted to submit the fees we collected for the cancelled District 10 Biennial Convention.
We formally endorsed the reelection of Theresa Coates Ellis as a candidate for Manassas City Council.
Reports and Guest Remarks
Theresa Coates Ellis reported on the latest City Council developments.
Sara Brescia and Dayna Miles reported on the latest School Board developments.
Jim Huber reported on the latest RPV State Central Committee developments.
Chairman Geary spoke about statewide VOTE NO Campaign activities, the availability of additional resources, and the urgent need to get out every vote.
Rick Hepburn, Chairman of the Manassas Electoral Board, reported the voting numbers so far.
Candidate for Congress Julie Perry spoke briefly about why she is running for Congress.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:29 p.m.
VOTE NO CAMPAIGN
Here is the latest on the “Vote No” campaign, including local Manassas information and an update from the Republican Party of Virginia (RPV).
Ways to Spread the Message
Share the latest TV and digital ads, including the new ad from Virginians for Fair Maps: Watch here
Share the RPV Stop Gerrymandering website: virginia.gop/stop-gerrymandering
Continue to share and promote our post exposing Abigail Spanberger for lying about redistricting, refusing to defend her maps publicly, and refusing to debate former Governor George Allen on the issue: View post
Campaign Materials and Voter Resources
Our “Vote No” signs have been very popular. Help us stop the radical left’s unconstitutional, misleading, and dishonest attempt by Richmond politicians to rig Virginia’s voting districts. By the time you read this, we may have only a few signs left. Visit the bottom of our website at manassascitygop.com to find out how to get your yard sign before it’s too late.
Information mailers and postcards have been sent out. Learn more about voting options at SwampTheVoteUSA.com/Virginia.
Election Integrity
Message of the Moment
Washington Post Editorial Board, 3/12/2026: “...Democratic politicians are presenting the proposed amendment to voters in the most brazenly dishonest way imaginable.”
SARA BRESCIA SCHOOL BOARD RE-ELECTION CAMPAIGN KICKOFF PARTY
Join Sara at her School Board Reelection Campaign Kickoff Party TOMORROW Saturday, April 18, from 4–7 p.m. outdoors at 9102 Park Ave.
This event is free to attend, but campaign donations are encouraged. Families and children are welcome. The event will feature beverages, catered food, and an inflatable bounce house for the kids. Cornhole and soccer will also be available.
Please RSVP here. The rain date is Saturday, April 25.
THERESA COATES ELLIS FOR CITY COUNCIL REELECTION LAUNCH PARTY
Join Theresa at her City Council Reelection Campaign Kickoff Party on Wednesday, April 22 at 6 p.m. at Old Towne Sports Pub, 8971 Center St., Manassas.
This event is free to attend, but campaign donations are encouraged. You can RSVP here. See below for additional details.
LINCOLN-REAGAN DINNER/GALA
This fundraising event is hosted by the Prince William County Republican Committee and the City of Manassas Republican Committee. It will feature keynote speaker WMAL Radio Host Larry O’Connor, an open bar, and a buffet dinner.
The event will be held at Foxchase Manor, 8310 Chatsworth Drive, Manassas, VA 20109, beginning at 6:45 p.m.
Business card ads are available for $50, quarter-page ads for $200, and half-page ads for $500. Sponsorships are also available. In addition, the Manassas GOP has a limited amount of tickets available at a 50% discount. You can text Simone Redington at 703-930-1641 for more information on those. Look for additional information and an online donation option in the coming days!
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
March 6 through April 17 – Early voting at 9025 Center St., Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
April 18 – Last day for early voting at the voter registration office, 9025 Center St., 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
April 18 – Sara Brescia School Board Reelection Launch Party
April 21 – Special Election Day, last day to vote NO
April 21 – Postmark deadline for mailed ballots (you must ask the post office to manually postmark)
April 22 – Theresa Coates Ellis City Council Reelection Launch Party
May 2 – 2026 Lincoln-Reagan Dinner/Gala at Foxchase Manor, sponsored by the PWC RC and the Manassas RC
May 6 – May deadline for newsletter and calendar entries
May 13 – City of Manassas Republican Committee Meeting at Old Towne Sports Pub; social at 6 p.m., business meeting at 7 p.m.
May 20 – PWC-Manassas Regional Jail Board Meeting at 6 p.m.
June 3 – June deadline for newsletter and calendar entries
June 10 – City of Manassas Republican Committee Meeting at Old Towne Sports Pub; social at 6 p.m., business meeting at 7 p.m.
June 16 – Filing deadline for independent City Council and School Board candidates with 125 signatures
July 1 – July deadline for newsletter and calendar entries
July 8 – City of Manassas Republican Committee Meeting at Old Towne Sports Pub; social at 6 p.m., business meeting at 7 p.m.
August 4 – Primary election
August 5 – August deadline for newsletter and calendar entries
August 12 – City of Manassas Republican Committee Meeting at Old Towne Sports Pub; social at 6 p.m., business meeting at 7 p.m.
September 2 – September deadline for newsletter and calendar entries
September 9 – City of Manassas Republican Committee Meeting at Old Towne Sports Pub; social at 6 p.m., business meeting at 7 p.m.
October 7 – October deadline for newsletter and calendar entries
October 14 – City of Manassas Republican Committee Meeting at Old Towne Sports Pub; social at 6 p.m., business meeting at 7 p.m.
November 3 – General Election
November 4 – November deadline for newsletter and calendar entries
November 11 – City of Manassas Republican Committee Meeting at Old Towne Sports Pub; social at 6 p.m., business meeting at 7 p.m.
December 2 – December deadline for newsletter and calendar entries
December 9 – City of Manassas Republican Committee Meeting at Old Towne Sports Pub; social at 6 p.m., business meeting at 7 p.m.
