Republican Party, one of the two major political parties, alongside the Democratic Party, in the United States. Also known as the Grand Old Party, or GOP, the Republican Party is the largest conservative political party in the U.S. Learn more about the h
At the state level, Democrats gained three governorships in 2002 and Republicans lost one, with a total of 24 new governors taking office. This was the largest number of new governors since 1960. Prior to the election, party control of governors stood at 27 Republican, 21 Democratic, and ...
Republican Party candidates for local office and the House of Representatives dominated the elections in northern states in 1858.Presidential Elections of 1856 and 1860In 1856 the Republican Party overtook the Whig Party to become the great rival of the Democratic Party. But it was not simply a ...
Republicans, who became the nucleus of theWhig Partyin the 1830s, were led by Adams and Clay, while the Democratic-Republicans were organized byMartin Van Buren, the future eighth president (1837–41), and led by Jackson. The Democratic-Republicanscompriseddiverseelements that emphasized local ...
Republican Party of alworth County We are dedicated to real conservative solutions. While based in Walworth County, we will lead the way in Wisconsin and across the nation in developing these solutions and recruiting candidates for local, state, and federal offices....
The dinner, in honor of famous Republican Abraham Lincoln, is now an annual tradition for the party. Former Governor Flores was elected chairman of the party in December 1967. In 1968, Camacho was one of four local delegates to attend the national Republican convention, where he met many ...
We provide a positive and professional rallying point for Young Republicans to support efforts to grow the Republican Party in New York by volunteering on campaigns, joining the county committee, and running for office. Philanthropy From clothing and canned food drives, hands-on service work, and ...
All Republican candidates for state and national office are urged to sign the Taxpayer Protection Pledge, and to vote against any and all efforts to increase taxes and fees; We, as a party, support the Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR). ...
With the Republican Party overseeing the abolition of slavery, newly enfranchised Black voters flocked to the party. Four Black delegates attended the 1868 convention; that number grew to 27 in 1872. In 1876 abolitionistFrederick Douglassgave a key speech, in 1880 Sen.Blanche K. Bruceof Mississip...
That year he successfully ran for a vacated seat in South Carolina’s House of Representatives, and he took office in 2009. In 2010 Scott entered the race for the U.S. House of Representatives. Endorsed by various Tea Party factions, he defeated Paul Thurmond, son of the late Sen. Strom...