10AM March 2, 2024 Newton County Caucus- Civic Municipal Auditorium 109 W Main St, Neosho, MO 64850 Missouri does not have provision for a Presidential Preference Primary (PPP) in 2024.

10AM March 2, 2024 Newton County Caucus- Civic Municipal Auditorium 109 W Main St, Neosho, MO 64850

Missouri does not have provision for a Presidential Preference Primary (PPP) in 2024.  Even though the Missouri Republican Party testified in 2023 at hearings to reinstate the PPP, the General Assembly did not reinstate the PPP, as a result, there will be no primary election vote of the people for Presidential nominees.  The Missouri House passed a PPP bill, but the Senate did not vote on reinstating the PPP.

The result is that to participate in the nomination of the Republican candidate for President, attendance at your county caucus is required.

Below is the general calendar and meetings required for Missouri to participate in the nomination of the Republican candidate

All meetings will begin at 10am. No voting member will be admitted after 10am.

All those wanting to be voting members at the caucus should be registered voters of Newton County and be at the Civic not later than 9am to be credentialed.  A government issued  picture ID is required for credentials.

March 2, 2024 Newton County Caucus- Civic Municipal Auditorium 109 W Main St, Neosho, MO 64850

Newton County will elect a slate for the 7th CD Convention of 12 delegates and 12 alternates

Newton County will elect a slate for the State Convention of 12 delegates and 12 alternates

Beginning with the caucuses, delegates and alternates will be elected and bound to a Presidential candidate.  At the CD, State, & RNC Conventions the delegates and alternates will be bound to a Presidential candidate through the first ballot (provided that the candidate has not dropped out or suspended their campaign).

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Those elected as delegates and alternates at the County Caucus are the voting members at the Conventions.

The conventions will begin at 10am. No voting member will be admitted after 10am.

All voting members at the convention should be at the site not later than 9am to be credentialed.  A government issued  picture ID is required for credentials.

April 6, 2024 CD Convention 7th CD- Monett High School David Sippy Dr, Monett, MO 65708,

May 4, 2024  MO Republican State Convention @ Expo Center Springfield MO 635 E Saint Louis St, Springfield, MO 65806-2413

More information on the caucus and conventions can be found at

2024 Caucus : Missouri GOP

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How do I Participate in the Caucus?

ARE YOU A REGISTERED VOTER of Newton County? You must be a registered voter in the State of Missouri, in the County in which you wish to caucus. This information can be verified with the Secretary of State’s Office here, or through your local county clerk. You must be a registered voter by February 19, 2024 in order to participate in the caucus.

WHEN & WHERE IS YOUR LOCAL CAUCUS? All Counties will be caucusing at 10:00 a.m. on March 2, 2024. Caucuses will start promptly at 10:00 a.m., at the Civic Municipal Auditorium 109 W Main St, Neosho, MO.  Arrive with plenty of time to check-in! I recommend that you arrive at the Civic not later than 9am, doors will open at 8am.

DO YOU HAVE A VALID, GOVERNMENT-ISSUED, PHOTO ID? As with any election process, you will need to show a valid, unexpired, government-issued Photo ID at the door before entering the Caucus.

I HAVE WHAT I NEED, BUT WHAT IS A CAUCUS? The Caucus replaces the normal Presidential Primary, and is how the Missouri Republican Party sends Delegates and Alternates to the Republican National Convention. The caucus is how you, as a voter, will make your voice heard in the nomination process for President of the United States and Vice President of the United States.

Please join us March 2, 2024 for the Newton County Republican Caucus at the Civic Municipal Auditorium 109 W Main St, Neosho, MO 64850

Sincerely,

Nick Myers, Chairman

Newton County Central Committee

10AM March 2, 2024 Newton County Caucus- Civic Municipal Auditorium 109 W Main St, Neosho, MO 64850
Missouri does not have provision for a Presidential Preference Primary (PPP) in 2024.  Even though the Missouri Republican Party testified in 2023 at hearings to reinstate the PPP, the General Assembly did not reinstate the PPP, as a result, there will be no primary election vote of the people for Presidential nominees.  The Missouri House passed a PPP bill, but the Senate did not vote on reinstating the PPP.
The result is that to participate in the nomination of the Republican candidate for President, attendance at your county caucus is required.
Below is the general calendar and meetings required for Missouri to participate in the nomination of the Republican candidateAll meetings will begin at 10am. No voting member will be admitted after 10am.All those wanting to be voting members at the caucus should be registered voters of Newton County and be at the Civic not later than 9am to be credentialed.  A government issued  picture ID is required for credentials.
March 2, 2024 Newton County Caucus- Civic Municipal Auditorium 109 W Main St, Neosho, MO 64850Newton County will elect a slate for the 7th CD Convention of 12 delegates and 12 alternatesNewton County will elect a slate for the State Convention of 12 delegates and 12 alternates
Beginning with the caucuses, delegates and alternates will be elected and bound to a Presidential candidate.  At the CD, State, & RNC Conventions the delegates and alternates will be bound to a Presidential candidate through the first ballot (provided that the candidate has not dropped out or suspended their campaign).******************Those elected as delegates and alternates at the County Caucus are the voting members at the Conventions.The conventions will begin at 10am. No voting member will be admitted after 10am.All voting members at the convention should be at the site not later than 9am to be credentialed.  A government issued  picture ID is required for credentials.
April 6, 2024 CD Convention 7th CD- Monett High School David Sippy Dr, Monett, MO 65708,
May 4, 2024  MO Republican State Convention @ Expo Center Springfield MO 635 E Saint Louis St, Springfield, MO 65806-2413
More information on the caucus and conventions can be found at2024 Caucus : Missouri GOP

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How do I Participate in the Caucus?
ARE YOU A REGISTERED VOTER of Newton County? You must be a registered voter in the State of Missouri, in the County in which you wish to caucus. This information can be verified with the Secretary of State’s Office here, or through your local county clerk. You must be a registered voter by February 19, 2024 in order to participate in the caucus.
WHEN & WHERE IS YOUR LOCAL CAUCUS? All Counties will be caucusing at 10:00 a.m. on March 2, 2024. Caucuses will start promptly at 10:00 a.m., at the Civic Municipal Auditorium 109 W Main St, Neosho, MO.  Arrive with plenty of time to check-in! I recommend that you arrive at the Civic not later than 9am, doors will open at 8am.
DO YOU HAVE A VALID, GOVERNMENT-ISSUED, PHOTO ID? As with any election process, you will need to show a valid, unexpired, government-issued Photo ID at the door before entering the Caucus.
I HAVE WHAT I NEED, BUT WHAT IS A CAUCUS? The Caucus replaces the normal Presidential Primary, and is how the Missouri Republican Party sends Delegates and Alternates to the Republican National Convention. The caucus is how you, as a voter, will make your voice heard in the nomination process for President of the United States and Vice President of the United States.
Please join us March 2, 2024 for the Newton County Republican Caucus at the Civic Municipal Auditorium 109 W Main St, Neosho, MO 64850
Sincerely,
Nick Myers, ChairmanNewton County Central Committee

Newton County Republican Central Committee Annual Free Bean Feed

Newton-Jasper Counties Lincoln Day Saturday-March 4, 2023

 Newton-Jasper Lincoln Day Dinner will be held Saturday, March 4, 2023 at the Joplin Family Worship -- 5290 E Seventh St, Joplin, MO 64801.

Please join us. .

Doors open at 5:15.. Dinner starts at 6:30pm.

Confirmed speakers include Congressman Eric Burlison, Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft, Treasurer Vivek Malek, and  Tim Jones, Springfield and St. Louis radio show host & former Speaker of the MO House of Representatives. We will be adding more speakers.

Lincoln Day is a fundraiser and the ticket sales help to fund our local Republican efforts and headquarters. All of the proceeds stay with our local committees in Jasper and Newton counties.

Tickets are $50, sponsorships are available. The dinner is catered by Hatfield's

See https://joplinlincolnday.com/ for updates, to buy tickets on-line and for more details. To by tickets in person, use the attached form. Please let us know if you are coming by February 24.

2022 ballot measures and State Supreme Court, and Appellant Court retenti

 

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MOGOP State Committee Meeting

September 24, 2022

2022 ballot measures and State Supreme Court, and Appellant Court retention elections

2022 Ballot Measures

AMENDMENT 1

Description: Authorizes the state treasurer to invest in highly rated municipal securities.

Official Ballot Title:

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

allow the General Assembly to override the current constitutional restrictions of state investments by the state treasurer; and

allow state investments in municipal securities possessing one of the top five highest long term ratings or the highest short term rating?

State governmental entities estimate no costs and increased interest revenue of $2 million per year. Local governmental entities estimate no costs and increased interest revenue of at least $34,000 per year.

Fair Ballot Language

A "yes" vote will amend the Missouri Constitution to grant the General Assembly statutory authority to invest state funds and also expand the state treasurer's investment options.  Currently the Constitution grants the General Assembly no statutory investment authority and limits the treasurer's investment options.  This amendment will allow the General Assembly by statute to determine investment avenues for the state treasurer to invest state funds, as well as allow the state treasurer to invest in municipal securities.

A "no" vote will not amend the Missouri Constitution and limit the treasurer to investing state funds only in those investment options currently approved by the Constitution.

If passed, this measure will have no impact on taxes.

AMENDMENT 3

Description: Legalizes the purchase, possession, consumption, use, delivery, manufacturing, and sale of marijuana for personal use for adults over the age of twenty-one; allows individuals convicted of non-violent marijuana-related offenses to petition to be released from incarceration and/or have their records expunged; and imposes a 6% tax on the sale of marijuana.

Official Ballot Title:

Do you want to amend the Missouri Constitution to:

remove state prohibitions on purchasing, possessing, consuming, using, delivering, manufacturing, and selling marijuana for personal use for adults over the age of twenty-one;

require a registration card for personal cultivation with prescribed limits;

allow persons with certain marijuana-related non-violent offenses to petition for release from incarceration or parole and probation and have records expunged;

establish a lottery selection process to award licenses and certificates;

issue equally distributed licenses to each congressional district; and

impose a six percent tax on the retail price of marijuana to benefit various programs?

State governmental entities estimate initial costs of $3.1 million, initial revenues of at least $7.9 million, annual costs of $5.5 million, and annual revenues of at least $40.8 million. Local governments are estimated to have annual costs of at least $35,000 and annual revenues of at least $13.8 million.

Fair Ballot Language

A “yes” vote will amend the Missouri Constitution to remove state prohibitions on the purchase, possession, consumption, use, delivery, manufacture, and sale of marijuana for personal use for adults over the age of twenty-one.

The amendment would also allow individuals with certain marijuana-related offenses to petition for release from prison or parole and probation and have their records expunged; along with imposing a six percent tax on the retail price of recreational marijuana.

A “no” vote will not amend the Missouri Constitution and the sale and use of marijuana for recreational purposes will remain prohibited under current law.  Medical marijuana would remain unchanged.

If passed, this measure will impose a 6 percent tax on the retail price of recreational marijuana. 

AMENDMENT 4

Description: Allows the legislature to pass a law until December 31, 2026, that requires a city to increase funding without reimbursement from the state to a police force that was established by a state board of police commissioners.

Official Ballot Title:

Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to authorize laws, passed before December 31, 2026, that increase minimum funding for a police force established by a state board of police commissioners to ensure such police force has additional resources to serve its communities? 

State and local governmental entities estimate no additional costs or savings related to this proposal.

Fair Ballot Language:

A “yes” vote will amend the Missouri Constitution to allow the general assembly by law to increase the minimum funding for a police force established by the state board of police commissioners to ensure such police force has additional resources to serve its communities. Currently the only police force established by the state board of police commissioners is found in Kansas City, Missouri.

A “no” vote will not amend the Missouri Constitution regarding the funding for a police force established by the state board of police commissioners.

If passed, this measure will have no impact on taxes.

AMENDMENT 5

Description: Gives the Missouri National Guard its own department in the state government.

Official Ballot Title:

Shall the Missouri National Guard currently under the Missouri Department of Public Safety be its own department, known as the Missouri Department of the National Guard, which shall be required to protect the constitutional rights and civil liberties of Missourians?

State governmental entities estimate no savings and ongoing costs of $132,000 annually. Local governmental entities estimate no costs or savings.

Fair Ballot Language:

A “yes” vote will amend the Missouri Constitution to create the Missouri Department of the National Guard as a new state agency, headed by an adjutant general appointed by and serving at the pleasure of the governor by and with the advice and consent of the senate.

A “no” vote will not amend the Missouri Constitution regarding the National Guard.

If passed, this measure will have no impact on taxes.

CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION QUESTION

Description: Asks voters whether to hold a state constitutional convention

Official Ballot Title: 

Shall there be a convention to revise and amend the Constitution?

Fair Ballot Language:

A “yes” vote will require the governor to call an election of delegates to serve at a convention for the purpose of revising or amending the Missouri Constitution. Any revisions or amendments will then be put to a vote of the people for their consideration.

A “no” vote will mean no constitutional convention will be held.

If passed, this measure will have no impact on taxes.

Missouri Supreme Court Judges for Retention

Judge Robin Ransom

●     Appointed By: Governor Parson (2021)

Judge Zel Fischer

●     Appointed By: Governor Matt Blunt (2008)

Missouri Appellate Court Judges for Retention 

Judge Jack Goodman, Missouri Court of Appeals Southern District 

●     Appointed By: Governor Mike Parson (2020)

Chief Judge Michael Gardner, Missouri Court of Appeals Eastern District 

●     Appointed By: Governor Mike Parson (2020)

Judge Mark Pfeiffer, Missouri Court of Appeals Western District

●     Appointed By: Governor Jay Nixon  (2009)

Judge Kelly C. Broniec, Missouri Court of Appeals Eastern District.

●     Appointed By: Governor Mike Parson (2020)

Judge Doug Thomson, Missouri Court of Appeals Western District.

●     Appointed By: Governor Mike Parson (2020)

Judge Don Burrell, Missouri Court of Appeals Southern District

●     Appointed By: Governor Matt Blunt (2008)

Judge Karen Mitchell, Missouri Court of Appeals Western District. 

●     Appointed By: Governor Jay Nixon (2009)

Judge Thomas C. Clark II, Missouri Court of Appeals Eastern District

●     Appointed By: Governor Mike Parson (2021)

Judge Alok Ahuja, Missouri Court of Appeals Western District

●     Appointed By: Matt Blunt (2007)

Judge John Torbitzky, Missouri Court of Appeals Eastern District

●     Appointed By: Mike Parson (2021)

Judge Cristian M. Stevens, Missouri Court of Appeals Eastern District

●     Appointed By: Mike Parson (2021)

November 5th 2022 Annual Free Bean Feed

 

ANNUAL FREE BEAN FEED-7th District Republican Candidate Forum

2021 Annual Free Bean Feed Featuring a Candidate Forum for Republican Candidates for the 7^th Congressional District Race.

NEOSHO, MO (October 20, 2021) The Annual Free Bean Feed, hosted by the Newton County Republican Central Committee (NCRCC), will be held Thursday, October 28^th at the Neosho Middle School Cafeteria 1400 Hale-McGinty Drive, Neosho, MO 64850.  Doors open at 5:30PM and the buffet line will start at 6:00PM.  

7th Congressional District candidates will participate in a forum moderated by Gene Koester.  Gene Koester is an educator, published author and member of the NCRCC.  Candidates, State Senator Mike Moon, Dr. Sam Alexander, and former State Senator Jay Wasson have confirmed their attendance and participation in the forum. State Auditor Candidates, David Gregory and Scott Fitzpatrick will each speak 3 minutes.  Judge Greg Stremel will act as timekeeper for the forum and the Auditor presentations. 

The menu will include Ham and Beans (provided by Great Western at Crowder College), Cornbread, Dessert, and Iced Tea catered by the Neosho High School Future Farmers of America, Jennifer Thogmartin.   

The Republican Women of Newton County (RWNC) will be hosting a silent auction at the Bean Feed. If you are interested in donating items for the Silent Auction, please contact RWNC President Naomi Baker at 417-592-3880. You can also help by bringing your checkbook and bidding. 

We invite all our Republican friends from across Southwest Missouri.  Bring your friends and neighbors and please pass along this information to anyone that may be interested in attending.  

To ensure enough seating and food for the event, a head count will need to be provided to our caterers. Tickets are not needed, but if your family and friends plan to attend the Bean Feed, please let me know via email at email@newtoncountyrepublicans.org or call 417-623-2214.

Contact:

Nick Myers, Chairman,

Newton County Republican Central Committee

email@newtoncountyrepublicans.org 

417-623-2214

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Annual Fee Watermelon Feed August 3rd-Big Spring Park, Neosho

2021 Annual Free Watermelon Feed to feature US Senate candidates Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler, Mark McCloskey, MO AG Eric Schmitt; Congressmen Billy Long and Jason Smith to also attend and speak. 

NEOSHO, MO (July 27, 2021)—The Annual Free Watermelon Feed, co-hosted by the Republican Women of Newton County and the Newton County Republican Central Committee, will be held Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at 6:30 P.M. at Big Spring Park, 308 West Spring St., Neosho, MO 64850. 

Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler, Mark McCloskey and MO Attorney General Eric Schmitt will be speaking at the event as US Senate Candidates for Missouri.  Congressman Billy Long of Missouri’s 7^th District (Southwest Missouri) and Congressman Jason Smith of Missouri’s 8^th District (Southeast Missouri) will also be speaking at the event.  The program will feature candidate speeches by the US Senate candidates, all subject to time-keeper Judge Greg Stremel. 

The Free Watermelon Feed is open to all Republicans. Ice cold watermelon and bottled water will be provided—free of charge.  All you need to bring is your lawn chairs, appetite, and friends & neighbors.  Ice-cream will also be provided, courtesy of Missouri State Senator Bill White.

Congresswoman Hartzler represents Missouri’s Fourth Congressional District, which is comprised of 24 counties in West Central Missouri.  Mr. McCloskey is an attorney from the St. Louis area who, with his wife, “…held off a violent mob through the exercise of their 2nd Amendment rights.” in the summer of 2020. AG Schmitt was sworn in as the 43^rd Attorney General for Missouri in 2019.  Hartzler, McCloskey and Schmitt have announced their US Senate candidacies for the seat to be vacated by Missouri’s Senior Senator Roy Blunt.  Senator Blunt has been a faithful Republican involved in Missouri politics for several decades.  The Republican Primary for the next Missouri General Election will be August 2, 2022.

A straw quiz will be available to those in attendance.  The straw quiz will serve as entry into a drawing for prizes.  Featured prize includes a red, white and blue backpack with school supplies.   Also included are books: “The Tyranny of Big Tech” by U.S. Senator Josh Hawley and “The Gift of Grandchildren” by Newton County Republican Central Committeeman Gene Koester.  The drawing will take place at the conclusion of the Free Watermelon Feed. 

Bring your lawn chairs, appetite, and friends & neighbors. 

Contact:

Nick Myers, Chairman,

Newton County Republican Central Committee

email@newtoncountyrepublicans.org 

417-623-2214

Naomi Baker, President,

Republican Women of Newton County

rwnc7@yahoo.com 

(417) 592-3880

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2021 Newton-Jasper Lincoln Day Dinner

UPDATE-TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT

The Newton-Jasper Lincoln Day Dinner will be held Saturday, March 6, 2021 at the Butcher’s Block Catering & Event Center, 499 W Fountain Rd, Joplin, MO 64801.  Doors open at 6pm.  Dinner starts at 6:30pm.

This year's confirmed speakers include U.S. Senator Josh Hawley, Congressman Billy Long, Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe, MO Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick, and MO Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft.   

Lincoln Day is a fundraiser and the ticket sales help to fund our local Republican headquarters. All of the proceeds stay with our local party in Jasper and Newton counties.  Tickets are $45.  The dinner is prime rib catered by Butchers Block. See https://joplinlincolnday.com/ for updates, to buy tickets on-line and for more details. 

To register in person, go to to Nick Myers, CPA (5031 S Rangeline Rd in Joplin) or Richard & Diane Volk (4130 S Main in Joplin) and complete a registration form. 

Seating is very limited.   Please purchase the available tickets as soon as possible. 

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2020 General Election Results for Newton County

http://www.newtoncountyrepublicans.org/storage/2020-general-election/unofficial_results_nov._3_2020_general_election_newton_county.pdf

2020 ANNUAL FREE BEAN FEED

2020 Annual Free Bean Feed Featuring Gov. Mike Parson & U.S. Congressman Billy Long. 

NEOSHO, MO (September 22, 2020) The Annual Free Bean Feed, hosted by the Newton County Republican Central Committee, will be held Thursday, October 29^th at the Neosho High School Cafeteria 511 S Neosho Blvd, Neosho, MO 64850. Doors open at 5:30PM and the buffet line will start at 6:00PM.  

The featured speakers are Gov. Mike Parson & U.S. Congressman Billy Long. MO Senator Bill White will be giving a presentation on MO Constitutional questions on the November ballot. More speakers will be added. 

We will be recruiting volunteers to work our 72-hour plan including election day efforts. 

The menu will include Ham and Beans, Cornbread, Dessert, and Iced Tea.   

The Republican Women of Newton County (RWNC) will be hosting a silent auction at the Bean Feed. Items will include President Donald Trump items, framed Reagan & Lincoln pictures, and a raffle. If you are interested in donating items for the Silent Auction, please contact RWNC President Naomi Baker at 417-592-3880. You can also help by bringing your checkbook and bidding. 

We invite all our Republican friends from across Southwest Missouri.  Bring your friends and neighbors and please pass along this information to anyone that may be interested in attending.  

To ensure enough seating and food for the event, a head count will need to be provided to our caterers. Tickets are not needed, but if your family and friends plan to attend the Bean Feed, please let me know via email at email@newtoncountyrepublicans.org or call 417-623-2214 as soon as possible.

Contact:

Nick Myers, Chairman,

Newton County Republican Central Committee

email@newtoncountyrepublicans.org 

417-623-2214

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