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Chairman’s Message: March 18, 2022

Good morning, 

I hope this email finds you and your families safe and healthy. Please see the information below for upcoming LCRC events. 

Announcements:


2022 Pennsylvania Election Calendar:The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has established a start date of nominating petitions for the Pennsylvania General Assembly and Lebanon County Republican State Committee Members, starting on Friday, March 18 and ending on Monday, March 28.


Nominating Petitions:Please click on the candidate’s name below or contact the LCRC for the nominating petitions. If you need assistance or have any questions in regard to the nominating petitions, please contact the LCRC Office. 

LCRC District Meetings: The LCRC will advise once the LCRC District Leaders have scheduled their respective meeting dates.

Spring Endorsement Meeting:  The LCRC Spring Endorsement meeting has been scheduled for Saturday, April 2 at 10:00am and will be held in the auditorium of the Lincoln Republican Club. The purpose of the meeting is for the nomination and endorsement of the offices listed below: 

  1. 9th Congressional District
  2. 48th State Senatorial District
  3. 98th, 101st, and 102nd Pennsylvania State House of Representatives Districts
  4. Lebanon County State Committee Member (five total seats)

Representative Russ Diamond Announcement:Please see the note below from Representative Russ Diamond: I would greatly appreciate the help of all LCRC members, as this is the shortest petition period I have ever experienced. I am having another open house at my home on Sunday, March 27 from 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm for folks who wish to drop off completed petitions. My address is 305 West Sheridan Avenue, Annville PA 17003. Anyone who cannot make the open house is free to call me directly to make other arrangements – 717.383.3025. A list of known signing events across Lebanon County can be found at: http://russdiamond.vote/shpetition2022.php


Events:


Event: Meet Your Republican Candidates for the Pennsylvania General Assembly Date: Saturday, March 19, 7:30am-10:00am Location: Heisey’s Diner, Lebanon Details: Campaign Kickoff/Petition Signing Event Please join State Senator Chris Gebhard, State Representative Russ Diamond and John Schlegel, Republican Candidate for 101st State House, for coffee, petition signings and good conservative conversation at Heisey’s Diner. No RSVP is needed to attend the event. Please click here for additional information. 


Event: Lebanon County Young Republicans Reception Date: Monday, March 21, 5:30pm-7:30pm Location: Steitz Club, Lebanon Details: Presidents’ Day Palooza The Lebanon County Young Republicans Presidents’ Day Palooza event has been scheduled. Please click here for additional information, sponsorship opportunities, etc.  Please contact Christian Brightbill at cbrightbill.212@gmail.com to RSVP for this event.  


Event: Meet Your Republican Candidates for the Pennsylvania General Assembly Date: Wednesday, March 23, 5:00pm-7:00pm Location: Campbelltown Fire Company, Campbelltown Details: Campaign Kickoff/Petition Signing Event. Please join Faith Bucks, Republican Candidate for the 98th State House, State Senator Chris Gebhard, State Representative Russ Diamond and John Schlegel, Republican Candidate for the 101st State House, for snacks, petition signings and good conservative conversation at the Campbelltown Fire Company. No RSVP is needed to attend the event. Please click here for additional information. 


Event: State Senator Chris Gebhard Reception Date: Saturday, March 26, 5:30pm-10:30pm Location: Blue Bird Inn, Cornwall Details: NCAA Elite 8 Extravaganza A reception has been scheduled to support State Senator Chris Gebhard at the Blue Bird Inn. The event is being held during two of the NCAA Basketball Elite 8 games.  Please click here for additional information, sponsorship opportunities, etc.  Please contact Justin Shuey at justin@longnyquist.com to RSVP for this event.  


Event: Lebanon County Council of Republican Women Date: Tuesday, April 5, 6:00pm-8:00pm Location: Red Headed League and Public House (above Market) Steitz Room Details: Guest Speaker-Palmyra School Board Member Alicia Haldeman. Please click here for an application for membership to the Lebanon County Council of Republican Women. Please contact LCRC Office Manager, Jill Martin, if you have any additional questions. 

Event: Meet Your Republican Candidates for the Pennsylvania General Assembly Date: Tuesday, March 22, 5:00pm-7:00pmLocation: Quentin Haus Restaurant, QuentinDetails: Petition Signing Event Please join Faith Bucks, Republican Candidate for the 98th State House, State Senator Chris Gebhard, State Representative Russ Diamond and John Schlegel, Republican Candidate for the 101st State House, for petition signings and good conservative conversation at the Quentin Haus Restaurant. No RSVP is needed to attend the event. Please click here for additional information.

Informational:


List of offices on the ballot for the Primary in May: Offices that will appear on the Primary ballot May 17 

  1. United States Senate (one seat)
  2. Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
  3. Lieutenant Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
  4. 9th Congressional District
  5. 48th State Senatorial District
  6. 98th, 101st & 102nd Pennsylvania State House of Representative districts
  7. Lebanon County Republican State Committee Member (five total seats)

Respectfully submitted,

Edward W. Lynch Jr. 
Chairman 
Lebanon County Republican Committee