Thanks to your continued effort, we’ve seen a major grassroots victory at the District GAGOP Conventions—and the Establishment is rattled. A lot has gone on since our last message to you, which talked about how people want you to show up at conventions and not know how to participate. But due to your work, the District GAGOP Conventions last month were a great success, with many great grassroots/anti-Establishment people getting elected and re-elected.
We’re proud to report: grassroots is winning. GRA-endorsed district chairmen candidates like Richard Jordan and David Oles just took the helm in key districts.
The GRA membership had our state endorsing convention on May 10, 2025. This convention is very notable because those who choose to attend come from over a thousand principled Republican grassroots activists from around the state.
At GRA, it’s not donors or insiders who decide—it’s the members. If a candidate earns two-thirds of the vote at convention, they get our endorsement. That’s how we stay true to Republican principles—and how we win.
The GRA is truly member-run, meaning that people who agree with basic Republican principles and accountability for politicians (1) Join; (2) Come to our conventions to endorse the truly grassroots and principled candidate that aligns with those principles; (3) If they receive a 2/3 vote, they are endorsed and the GRA membership rallies to get them elected.
This is in contrast to just about every other political group or endorsement, where the endorsement is just the product of either (1) One person’s opinion; or (2) Paid for by donors to the “group”. At our conventions, every member gets to vote, and all members’ votes count equally. GRA members have the power, and that terrifies the Establishment hacks who count on personal friendships and connections to outweigh good policies and principles. If you’re in doubt about who to vote for, vote for the GRA endorsed candidates.
The GRA membership chose not to endorse in several key races, reserving our support only for those who meet the highest grassroots standards. These positions shape the direction of the Georgia GOP. If we lose them to Establishment control, we risk more candidates like Geoff Duncan slipping through the cracks.
The GRA did vote to endorse the following candidates, receiving over 2/3 of the members voting in each race:
• Joanna Hildreth (Under 80k Caucus Chair: ask your county chair to vote for her!)
• James Dvorak (Over 80k Caucus Chair: ask your county chair to vote for him!)
• Norine Cantor (2nd Vice Chair)
• Laurie McClain (Treasurer)
• Kylie Kremer (Assistant Secretary)
I’d like to especially add a few comments regarding Joanna Hildreth, since the vote on her endorsement was unanimous, and you may recognize her name.
Joanna is the Catoosa County Republican Party Chairman, and if you look back at these past messages (and this one), is the head of the county party that actively is working to keep the government from forcing us (as Republicans) from having to put people on the Republican primary ballot who endorse Democrats and vote to raise taxes and restrict property rights. And she started this fight prior to the GAGOP, this year, voting to keep Geoff Duncan (former Lt. Governor who backed Kamala Harris) from ever being on a Georgia Republican primary ballot.
While only the chairmen of the Under 80k counties vote in this race, I urge you to immediately contact your county chairman and let them know you hope they support Joanna Hildreth as Under 80k Chair and you want the party to fight against attempts to destroy our brand, which will hurt our ability to win in 2026.
Stand with the grassroots. Stand for principles. Stand for accountability.
Even if it means standing against your friends.
Even if it means standing up to people you once considered allies—because doing what’s right isn’t always easy.
The Choice is Clear: Working with the GRA to Hold Politicians Accountable
At its core, this is a battle between those unpaid volunteers who believe the Republican Party exists to hold politicians accountable to the grassroots vs. those who think the party should serve and cheerlead for the politicians. The establishment wants to reclaim power to protect their own influence, not to advance conservative principles or Republican accountability.
They are happily hiding their intentions by trying to get you to care more about specific races/people than the underlying principles and tactics being employed.
If you want principled, grassroots leadership, ignore the false narratives, reject the establishment’s games, and support the GRA and GRA-endorsed candidates.
This is about more than one county or one race—it’s about the future of the Georgia GOP. Don’t be deceived. Stand strong. Vote for real conservative leadership.
Now more than ever, we need dedicated individuals like you to step up and make a difference. The GRA (www.GeorgiaRA.com) is a grassroots volunteer organization committed to empowering members and ensuring that our party stays true to its principles. We stand for transparency, accountability, and the power of “we the people.” I encourage you to join the GRA and be a part of this vital movement.
Thank you for your unwavering commitment to Republican values. Together, we can build a stronger, more principled party that truly represents the voice of the people. Let’s continue to stand for truth, integrity, and the principles that make our party great.