We have attached the West Vincent Republican Ballot for our District (1). We have attached some Q&A since the Primary Election had a little wrinkle put into it because of a Court challenge.
There was NO Chester County Republican Convention this year. Why?
Every Ten (10) years, after the US Census, there is a requirement to review all districts and adjust them so that all areas of the state are properly represented. Due to a court challenge of the re-redistricting boundaries, the Convention was postponed to await a decision. Too much time passed in waiting for a decision to have the Convention and endorsement process, so the Convention never took place.
What is the purpose of re-districting?
There are changes in population and a District may have more or less population than it had in the previous 10 years. This attempts to balance the districts amount of population so they are all fairly represented.
How does this affect the voter?
The District boundaries have not changed, so the boundaries will stay the same until further notice. The real issue is the lack of endorsement of local candidates such as choices for Representative and Delegate candidates by the Republican Committee.
How does the endorsement process work?
Simplified, the Committee people from the entire county come together and vote for who they feel best represents the Republican Party for each position. Those chosen become the people that have the word "Endorsed" on their literature and signs.
What if INCUMBENT Committee People are giving SAMPLE ballots with highlighted names?
If they are endorsing local candidates, that is on their own. This is a gross misrepresentation since the Chester County Republican Party did no Endorsements for Representative or Delegates. Instead, those Committee people are attempting to influence you to vote for their choices, instead of presenting the collective choice of the Republican Party. The only exception is local Committee People which are never endorsed so they can be recommended locally.
Furthermore, the County Republican Party does not endorse Presidential Candidates. As an example of this misuse one of the endorsements, the District 1 Incumbent Committeeman is promoting is Rick Santorum. While on the ballot, Rick Santorum is no longer a candidate for the Presidential election.
A side note
Private endorsements are a misleading campaign practice and one of the reasons why we are running for office. We believe that the government cannot change unless new people come into office, displacing the entrenched individuals that feel that they have the right to attempt to manipulate you as they wish, no matter what the rules are. We believe that you, the voter, desire sincere and honest representation and are smart enough to resent this type of practice. We ask for the opportunity for the next two years. Allow us to prove ourselves to you.
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