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RED PAC Endorses Candidates for Georgia County Commissioner Seats
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: May 13, 2024
Austin, Texas — RED PAC proudly announces its endorsement of several outstanding candidates for County Commissioner positions across the state of Georgia. Each candidate has demonstrated a strong commitment to upholding the principles of private property rights, government transparency, fiscal responsibility, and economic opportunity—values that RED PAC holds in high regard.
Endorsed Candidates:
- Early County Board of Commissioners, Chair: Hank Jester (R)
- Decatur County Board of Commissioners, District 2: Steve Brock (R)
- Decatur County Board of Commissioners, District 5: Bobby Barber Jr. (R)
- Turner County Board of Commissioners, District 4: Brad Calhoun (R)
- Brooks County Board of Commissioners, District 4: Myra Exum (R)
- Troup County Board of Commissioners, District 3: Lewis Davis (R)
- Troup County Board of Commissioners, District 2: Ellis Cadenhead (R)
- Taylor County Board of Commissioners, District 5: Randall F. Nelson (R)
- Taylor County Board of Commissioners, District 3: Milton Harris (R)
- Taylor County Board of Commissioners, District 4: W. Robert Peacock (R)
- Glynn County Board of Commissioners, At large post #2: Walter Rafolski (R)
- Glynn County Board of Commissioners, District 2: Bob Duncan (R)
Charlie Kolean, Chief Strategist of RED PAC, emphasized the critical nature of these endorsements: "Each of these candidates embodies the common-sense values necessary for good governance. They understand the importance of protecting private property rights, ensuring government transparency, exercising fiscal responsibility, and fostering economic opportunity. We are confident that their leadership will contribute significantly to the prosperity and integrity of their respective communities."
RED PAC encourages all constituents to support these candidates, who are dedicated to bringing practical solutions and transparent governance to their counties.
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Voter frustration could be key to turnout in 2024, experts say.
This story appears on The Hill online.
Republican strategist Charlie Kolean, the chief strategist of R.E.D. PAC, said he believes a lower-turnout election would likely benefit Trump more than Biden. Kolean argued that many in 2020 were voting more so against Trump than for Biden, and less enthusiasm exists for Biden now.
He said excitement is necessary for a base to come to the polls, and the presidential candidate would be the main way to excite voters, but the parties do have alternative methods of getting people to vote, including ballot measures.
“The presidential candidate is obviously going to be the most excitement at the top of the ticket in every state, but we’ve seen ballot measures really affect races that are down ballot and at the top of the ballot as well,” Kolean said.
“So if you’re looking in key swing states, regardless of what camp is trying to win, at the ballot measures that are really favorable towards their party and that can motivate their base to get out there and end up voting for everyone else, that’s going to be extremely crucial,” he added.
Kolean said R.E.D. PAC saw low turnout in most races in which it participated this year. An exception was the Virginia legislative elections, in which a lot of messaging was about abortion.
“That’s going to be extremely crucial, and I think we’ll see it play out in some pretty big states,” he said, referring to ballot measures.
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How RED PAC Dominated Four Down-Ballot Races in the Mississippi Primary
This story appears in Medium online. Posted by Shaun Barber.
Medium is a home for human stories and ideas. Here, anyone can share insightful perspectives, useful knowledge, and life wisdom with the world—without building a mailing list or a following first.
In a striking display of political efficacy, the RED (Rural Economic Development) PAC recently targeted four down-ballot races in the Mississippi primary, achieving an impressive win in each contest. Their strategic moves and influence in local politics underscore the increasing significance of Political Action Committees (PACs) in shaping the political landscape at every level.
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R.E.D. PAC's Strategic Endorsement Powers Zac Howell to Victory in August 29th Forrest County Tax Collector Runoff
This story appears in Economic Insider online.
In the August 29th runoff election for the Forrest County Tax Collector race in Mississippi, Zac Howell emerged victorious, marking a significant milestone in local governance and community development. Howell, a stalwart advocate for private property rights, government transparency, and rural economic development, secured the win with 55% of the vote, tallying 3,074 votes compared to his opponent’s 2,538. A crucial factor in Howell’s electoral success was his strategic endorsement from RED PAC, a political action committee with goals that closely align with his own principles.
RED PAC has made it its mission to cultivate a political climate that supports strong private property rights, transparent governance, and robust economic growth in communities across America. The PAC’s endorsement of candidates who embody these values is a key tactic in fostering a more accountable and transparent-centered political environment.
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