• "John Becker has quickly become one of the most active members of the State Central Committee. Whether it be actively participating in campaigns or working on the committee, John aggressively represents the interests of his district. His newsletter, 'The Becker Report', is an excellent communications tool for his readers to know what is going on in Ohio Politics," said Bob Bennett, Ohio Republican Party Chairman. It is my understanding that I will be endorsed by the Ohio Republican Party in the next two or three weeks.
• "John Becker is the best State Central Committeeman that we've ever had. He has been more visible, helpful, and more attentive than all previous State Central Committeemen combined," said Bill Herdman, former Brown County Republican Party Chairman. These are enormous compliments considering the fact that Bill and I were opponents for this position two years ago.
• "John Becker has my personal endorsement for reelection to the position of Republican State Central Committeeman. In the past two years, due to the amount of time that John and I have spent working for the Republican cause, we have become good friends. My endorsement is given because I feel that John Becker has done an outstanding job, has been very aggressive, attended all of our functions on a regular basis, and 'The Becker Report' has kept myself and all of our colleagues well informed of the current and future events concerning our goals," said Harty Wallingford, Adams County Republican Party Chairman.
• "John Becker has been a frequent visitor to Scioto County GOP meetings and special events. He has maintained excellent communications with party faithful through 'The Becker Report' and has also been a regular attendee at our Annual Lincoln Day Banquet. If one takes the time to examine what a State Central Committee Member is supposed to do, one would quickly find John Becker more than meets the job description. As chairman, I strongly support John's bid for re-election to the State Committee based in part on his tremendous dedication to this position, his communication skills, and his attendance throughout the district," said Rodney Barnett, Scioto County Republican Party Chairman.
• "John Becker has done an exceptional job supporting Lawrence County. He has worked at it harder than any other State Central Committeeman that I've ever known. John Becker's commitment to keeping people informed via 'The Becker Report' and frequent telephone contact is greatly appreciated. I enthusiastically endorse John Becker for reelection," said Ray Dutey, Lawrence County Republican Party Chairman.

Please consider my record:

• One hundred percent attendance at all meetings and leadership summits in Columbus. I've not only attended, but have actively participated.
• One hundred percent attendance at all Clermont County Central Committee meetings. I have also given reports to the committee and fielded questions.
• Expanded the influence and respect for Clermont County by attending and participating in a countless number of meetings and events throughout the region. I've attended every Lincoln Day Dinner in my five counties plus Butler, Warren, and Pike Counties. I am also a frequent attendee and participant of the Southern Ohio Chairman's Conference in Jackson and the Anderson Twp Republican Club. I have also met with the gubernatorial candidates and most other candidates running for statewide office.
• Creation of "The Becker Report." It is the only newsletter of its' kind published by a State Central Committeeman in state history. Chairman Bennett acknowledged my newsletter and complemented me for it during a State Central Committee meeting. My newsletter is a friendly publication and is very positive. On a number of occasions, I have forwarded excerpts and previews for approval before sending it out. On one occasion, I refused to send an article out to my distribution list. It "trash-talked" another candidate. I have always discouraged negative campaigning and primary elections.
• Creation of my web site: www.BeckerGOP.com. The expense for it and all of the other expenses for my position are entirely my own. Furthermore, my position gets no financial compensation of any kind.
• Initiation, creation, and maintenance of the Clermont County Republican Party web site: www.ClermontGOP.com. I don't get paid for that either.
• Door-to-door campaigning and frequent phone bank caller during the Bush/Cheney campaign. I worked harder on the Bush/Cheney campaign than I worked on my own campaign two years ago.
• Publicly addressed and encouraged President Bush at a rally in Portsmouth. I shook his hand afterward.
• Endorsed and supported Jean Schmidt during the general election.
• Defended Jean Schmidt during the primary election campaign when she was being "trash-talked" in my eastern counties. On more than one occasion, I said, "Jean Schmidt is a friend of mine. I've supported her in the past." My comments certainly did not win me any political points. But I stood up for her because I believed that it was the right thing to do.
• Defended Tim Rudd when he was attacked, in an e-mail, a few months ago. On September 23, 2005, I sent Tim a supportive e-mail. In addition, during a one-on-one meeting with Executive Director Chris McNulty in Columbus, I explained to him that Tim was unfairly attacked.
• Nominated and lobbied hard for Connie Bare to become our Elector for the Electoral College to vote for president. Although I had a majority of votes lined-up for her, I was told that only the votes of State Central Committee members would be counted. She deserved the honor more than anyone in Southern Ohio but did not win.
• Bronze Elephant contributor to the Clermont County Party. I've contributed substantial amounts of time and money to many candidates. This includes handing out candidate literature at the polls in the early morning and evening hours. In one form or another, I have worked for most, if not all, of our countywide office holders. I've also stood out in the rain, for 13 hours, at polling locations.

Who has done more, over the last two years, to earn your support?
If you want my efforts and newsletter to continue, I need your support.
If you are a member of the Clermont County Central Committee, please attend this Wednesday's meeting, at the Armory, and vote to endorse me.
If you have a friend on the Clermont County Central Committee, please ask your friend to support me.

Several pro-family, pro-life, anti-tax, and gun rights groups endorsed me two years ago.
Ohio Gun PAC is the first of those to endorse me for this election.

Other 14th Senate District State Central Committee Election News
Connie Bare is running against my colleague, Kay Reynolds.
Connie announced that she and my opponent are running as a "team" to defeat the incumbents.

2nd Congressional District Election News
Bob McEwen has all but announced that he will run against Jean Schmidt.
He has formed an exploratory committee.
Harty Wallingford has agreed to chair the Schmidt campaign in Adams County.

Gubernatorial Election News
Ken Blackwell, Pete Draganic, Betty Montgomery, and Jim Petro are the candidates.
Phil Heimlich is no longer running with Jim Petro.
Phil will run for reelection as Hamilton County Commissioner and chair the Petro campaign for Hamilton County.

U.S. Senate Election News
Retired USAF Lt.Col. John Mitchel, Bill Pierce, and David R. Smith are challenging Senator Mike DeWine.

Secretary of State Election News
Colin Beach, Ann Womer Benjamin, Greg Hartmann, Rob Montgomery, and Jim Trakas are the candidates.

State Auditor Election News
Mary Taylor is the only candidate.

Attorney General Election News
Tim Grendell and Ron O'Brien are the candidates.

State Treasurer Election News
Sandy O'Brien is challenging Jennette Bradley.

6th Congressional District Election News
Chuck Blasdel, Tim Ginter, Danny Harmon, and Richard Holt are the candidates.

88th Ohio House District Election News
Paul Hall is challenging Danny Bubp.

Ohio Supreme Court Election News
Susan Brown, Michael Corrigan, Bob Cupp, Mary Degenaro, and Steve Powell are running for the seat held by Alice Resnick.
She recently announced that she will not run for reelection.

Clermont County Court of Common Pleas Election News
Ric Ferenc, Victor Haddad, and Tom Herman are candidates for this newly created position.

Past Events
January 11, 2006
The Executive Committee heard endorsement requests from several local candidates.
They had to decide "qualified" or "unqualified" for each candidate.
I won the "qualified" rating for my position.
Rick Combs won the position for Board of Elections.

January 10, 2006
A large number of people attended the Brown County Republican Club and Central Committee meeting.
J.E. Hall won the appointment to the Brown County Board of Elections
My opponents and I addressed the audience and asked for their support.
Afterward, I attended the Batavia Twp Central Committee meeting.
Linda Fraley gave me the opportunity to address the group.

January 9, 2006
At the Union Twp Central Committee meeting, Bob McGee won the vote for the Board of Elections position.
The Clermont County Executive Committee will make the final decision.
I, and several other candidates, addressed the membership.

January 5, 2006
The Miami Twp Central Committee held a meeting to vote on the Board of Elections position.
Rick Combs was the winner.
Many guests attended who are running for election or reelection for various offices.
All of us were given the opportunity to speak to the committee.
After distributing my newsletter, I told the group about my many activities as their State Central Committeeman and asked for their endorsement.
Connie Bare announced that she and my opponent are running as a "team."
They will vote on the 18th.

December 29, 2005
Nearly 20 people attended the Brown County Central Committee meeting.
They voted to allow Precinct Committeeman candidacy by "declaration" rather than "petition."
Also, the Lincoln Day Dinner and a potential Brown County GOP newsletter were discussed.
I gave my first ever stump speech in Brown County.

December 27, 2005
The Scioto County Central Committee voted to combine the Eastern Scioto County Club and the Republican Club.
Chairman Barnett announced that the Board of Elections has increased the number of precincts from 106 to 108.
He also praised Sylvan Davis for running for his 30th term as a precinct committeeman. Upon completion, he will have served 60 years in the same precinct.
Rodney discussed the Leadership Cabinet that was outlined by the ORP. All positions are, or will soon be, filled.
Candidacy by declaration and four year terms were discussed.
They also generously voted to donate $5,000 to the ORP.
I gave my first ever stump speech in Scioto County.
Kay Reynolds and Danny Harmon also gave stump speeches.
Beckett Guee spoke on behalf of Chuck Blasdel.

Future Events
January 18, 2006
Clermont County Central Committee meeting at 7:00 PM at the Armory in Batavia
Endorsements will be determined.

January 23, 2006
33rd Annual March for Life in Washington D.C.
Contact Betsy for more info: 513-531-3738 or 513-728-7870

January 24, 2006
Scioto County Republican Club meeting

January 28, 2006 or Feb. 4
Republican State Central Committee meeting in Columbus at 9:00 AM

February 3, 2006
Hamilton County Lincoln Day-Reagan Dinner at the Millennium Hotel
Speakers: Marty Brennaman and Rich Galen
Social at 5:30 and Dinner at 6:30; Contact 513-381-5454

February 4, 2006
Southern Ohio Chairmen's Conference in Jackson at 9:30 AM
Contact Chairman Rodney Barnett for more information: 740-778-2110

February 10, 2006
Clermont County Lincoln Day Dinner at the Eastgate Holiday Inn
Social: 6:00 and Dinner at 7:00
Keynote Speaker: Stephen Moore

February 14, 2006
Scioto County Central Committee meeting at 7:00 PM in New Boston

February 16, 2006
Filing deadline for May 2, 2006 Primary Election

February 18, 2006
Brown County Lincoln Day Dinner at the JVS at 6:00
Keynote Speaker: David Henning
RSVP by February 11, 2006 for $20/Adult and $10/Student or Child or $25 at door

February 22 - 25, 2006
RNC Campaign School in Columbus
Cost is $100; RSVP by Feb. 21. Call 202-863-8600 to get an application.
Also, I can send you an application.

February 25, 2006
Adams County Lincoln Day Dinner
Social: 5:30; Dinner 6:30 at the Cherry Fork Community Center
Adults: $20; Children under 12: $10; Club Membership: $5
Keynote Speaker: Jean Schmidt
Contact Dan Raines at 937-386-3116

March 2, 2006
Washington County Lincoln Day Dinner in Marietta
Keynote Speaker: Betty Montgomery
Contact Marilyn Ashcraft for more info: 740-350-5845

March 9 - 11, 2006
Republican Leadership Conference in Memphis, TN

March 14, 2006
Scioto County Central Committee meeting at 7:00 PM in New Boston

April 1, 2006
Southern Ohio Chairmen's Conference in Jackson at 9:30 AM
Contact Chairman Rodney Barnett for more information: 740-778-2110

April 5, 2006
Anderson Twp (Hamilton County) Republican Club meeting

April 11, 2006
Scioto County Central Committee meeting at 7:00 PM in New Boston

May 2, 2006
Primary Election

May 3, 2006
Anderson Twp (Hamilton County) Republican Club meeting

May 9, 2006
Scioto County Central Committee meeting at 7:00 PM in New Boston

May 19, 2006
Republican State Central Committee meeting in Columbus at 9:00 AM

June 3, 2006
Southern Ohio Chairmen's Conference in Jackson at 9:30 AM
Contact Chairman Rodney Barnett for more information: 740-778-2110

June 7, 2006
Anderson Twp (Hamilton County) Republican Club meeting

June 13, 2006
Scioto County Central Committee meeting at 7:00 PM in New Boston

July 11, 2006
Scioto County Central Committee meeting at 7:00 PM in New Boston

August 8, 2006
Scioto County Central Committee meeting at 7:00 PM in New Boston

September 12, 2006
Scioto County Central Committee meeting at 7:00 PM in New Boston

September 22, 2006
Republican State Central Committee meeting in Columbus at 9:00 AM

October 10, 2006
Scioto County Central Committee meeting at 7:00 PM in New Boston

November 14, 2006
Scioto County Central Committee meeting at 7:00 PM in New Boston

December 1, 2006
Republican State Central Committee meeting in Columbus at 9:00 AM

December 12, 2006
Scioto County Central Committee meeting at 7:00 PM in New Boston
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John Becker
Republican State Central Committeeman
Ohio's 14th Senate District
Clermont, Brown, Adams, Scioto, and Lawrence Counties
513-753-6440
www.BeckerGOP.com
mailto:John@BeckerGOP.com
www.BeckerGOP.com/TheBeckerReport.htm