FCGOP Text Message Campaign Increases Voter Turnout In Lewisville
By Ken Raymond
For the first time in its history, the Forsyth County Republican Party launched a text message campaign and sent thousands of text messages to Republicans and Unaffiliated voters in Lewisville during the 2023 municipal elections.
And the results were a considerable increase in voter turnout since 2021.
About 3,600 text messages were sent on Monday, November 6th to remind Lewisville voters that Election Day was Tuesday, November 7th. And on Election Day, 3,600 more messages were sent encouraging them to get out and vote.
Currently, Lewisville has nine voting precincts, but the town only had eight precincts in 2021. Among the Lewisville precincts from both 2021 and 2023, there was a big jump in participation after voters received our text messages. Turnout in precinct 71 increased 68.4 percent since the last election; precinct 132 increased 45 percent; turnout in precinct 73 grew 39.8 percent; precinct 75 increased 34.5 percent increase; and precinct 74 finished with a 16 percent increase in voter turnout.
The only anomaly was precinct 131 which saw a 11.6 percent decrease in voter turnout. Precincts 134 and 135 were not apart of Lewisville in 2021. The turnout in 134, on election night, was 1,463 and 250 from precinct 135.
According to the unofficial 2023 election results, about 5,092 voters showed up at the polls on Election Day. But in 2021, only 2,616 showed up to vote.
Congratulations to the Elections Day winners!
The FCGOP congratulates the winners of Tuesday’s elections. Click here to see the results.
Dale Folwell Recognized As One Of The Few "Political Adults" In The Country
By Ken Raymond
NC Treasurer, and Forsyth County’s native, Dale Folwell was recognized in the most recent edition of Governing as one of the few “political adults” outside of Washington, D.C. that truly serves his constituents.
Published since 1987, Governing is a trusted source of record for elected, appointed and other public officials looking to manage the present and anticipate the future of state and local government.
The article cited Dale Folwell’s success stabilizing and strengthening the state’s pension and health-care systems. Folwell has also preserved North Carolina’s AAA bond rating while increasing transparency for taxpayers on the cost of state benefits. Additionally, Folwell won an award from the North Carolina Open Government Coalition.
Others counted as solid leaders, in the article, were Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Gov. Kim Reynolds of Iowa.
Congressman Matt Gaetz Stirs Up The Forsyth County GOP
By Ken Raymond
It was an evening that will not be forgotten. Over 200 individuals arrived at the Legacy Stables and Events Center, last month, with great excitement and anticipation. And because the controversy surrounding the selection of a new speaker of the U.S. House, many believed that our keynote speaker wouldn’t show up.
Be he did, and he did not disappoint.
Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz arrived in grand style with his wife Ginger on his arm and in great spirits, which is likely due to the election of Congressman Mike Johnson as the new Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives two days earlier.
Feelings about Congressman Gaetz are mixed, within GOP circles, because of his motion to vacate the office of speaker. But in Forsyth County, he was greeted warmly, and everyone was happy to take pictures with him.
After an introduction by Congresswoman Virginia Foxx and Congressman Dan Bishop, Congressman Gaetz provided an update on events in Washington, D.C., and a behind the scenes perspective on the speaker selection process. He also talked about the importance of passing single-subject spending bills, eliminating the federal debt, and exposing the corruption of the Biden Administration.
Right To Life's 50th Anniversary Gala To Be Held In Greensboro
For Tickets and Additional Information Visit: https://www.ncrtl.org/gala50
Forsyth County Republican Women Turn 70!
On December 2nd, Get ready to have FUN and wish the FCRW a BIG 70th birthday! We will enjoy a delicious dinner and hear from our speaker, Donna King. Donna serves as Editor-in-Chief for The Carolina Journal. The cost for this event is $75, $77 for online payment to cover processing fees. 5:30 t0 8:00 pm at Maple Chase County Club
For Tickets Visit: https://fcrwnc.org/rsvp
NC VOTER ID REQUIREMENTS
NC now requires voter ID. Voters without ID may vote provisionally - but get your ID if you don't already have one. Don't slow down the process for others.
Information on the new laws can be found at:
Upcoming Voter ID sessions in Forsyth County:
Voters will be asked to show photo ID when voting in North Carolina starting with the 2023 Municipal Elections. The Forsyth County Board of Elections will be hosting voter ID information sessions beginning this month of September until the month of December. In these sessions, you will be able to learn about North Carolina's new voter ID requirements, ask questions and get a voter ID on demand if you would like.
See upcoming voter ID information sessions below:
November 14, 2023 - from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Southside Library
December 5, 2023 - from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Kernersville Library
The Board of Elections will also host voter ID information sessions in 2024. Those dates will be announced soon.
For more information, please contact the Board of Election at (336)703-2800.
LEARN HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED AND SUPPORT FCGOP
LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteers are needed to serve in these important roles. Chairmen will organize their committees and also attend a Central Committee meeting on the fourth Monday evening of each month. Please contact party Chairman Ken Raymond at
[email protected] if you'd like to get involved in this way.
Election Integrity Chair
This committee focuses on the local and state Board of Elections to assure compliance with voter election laws to help maintain the security and integrity of elections. It also works with the Local Government Watch Committee and helps with hands-on training of polling officials. This committee reports to the FCGOP Chairman.
Local Government Watch Chair
This committee organizes individuals to attend and/or monitor local government meetings, such as the school board, the city council, the county commissioners and the local board of elections. They are also responsible for establishing a working relationship with the members of these boards. The committee members will keep the public informed of government activities. This committee reports to the FCGOP Vice Chair.
INTERESTED IN RUNNING FOR OFFICE?
If you have been thinking about running for office in our upcoming 2024 elections and would like more information on available open local seats or details about the process, please let us know! The Candidate filing period opens on December 4th. We have training / resources for interested candidates and would be more than happy to help you get started!
