• "John, I would like to take this opportunity to endorse you for reelection. I believe that you have served with distinction. In times like these, we need people like you to continue to fight for our conservative ideas and candidates. Thus, it is my strong feeling that you deserve to continue your work as 14th District State Committeeman. I wish you all the best!" said Stephen Caraway, Adams County Republican Club President and community leader.
• "John asked me if I would like to write a paragraph to be sent out in his Becker Report. As I considered this there are a lot of issues and things that I could write about but have decided to take this time to say a few things about John Becker. John was the State Central Committeeman for our district when I became involved in the party during the Bush Campaign in 2004. Since then I have watched John stay very involved in Brown County. He has stayed involved by coming to our Central Committee Meetings and coming to our events. When I ran for Trustee, John came to Brown County (although this was not in his township or even county) and helped with my campaign by walking in parades and going to the polls and handing out literature. He has worked very hard in his position and I believe has served the people well. As you cast your vote in the Primary on May 2nd I am asking that you consider casting your vote for John Becker to be re-elected as State Central Committeeman for our district," said Michelle E. Jowers, Brown County Republican Club President.
• "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 "Moose" Dutey, Lawrence County Republican Party Chairman.

Please consider my record:

• 100% attendance at all meetings and leadership summits in Columbus. I've not only attended, but have actively participated.
• 100% 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 never asked to or got paid for that either. (Ed Humphrey is now maintaining that website.)
• 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.
• Past 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.
Please vote for me on May 2, 2006.

Other 14th Senate District State Central Committee Election News
My colleague, Kay Reynolds, is being challenged by Connie Bare.
Only Connie is endorsed by the Clermont County Republican Party.
She and my opponent are running as a "team" to defeat the incumbents.
Kay Reynolds and I are endorsed by the Ohio Republican Party and the Southern Ohio GOP Chairmen's Association.

7th Senate District State Central Committee Election News
Michael Schueler is not running for reelection.
Les Spaeth and Michael Eshleman are the candidates.
Also, Mary Ann Christie is being challenged by Lori Viars.

2nd Congressional District Election News
Bob McEwen is challenging Jean Schmidt.
Deborah Kraus and James Constable are also candidates.

The following are the results of the June 14, 2005 special primary election:

	Hamilton	Clermont	Warren	Brown	Adams	Scioto	Pike	Total
Jean Schmidt	5,973	5,869	1,418	392	345	260	74	14,331
Bob McEwen	3,843	2,366	2,210	948	894	924	478	11,663
Tom Brinkman	5,339	2,012	1,114	357	201	194	103	9,320
Pat DeWine	2,269	1,300	784	402	240	265	207	5,467
Eric Minamyer	1,337	425	241	53	23	24	10	2,113
Peter Fossett	800	123	84	6	8	7	1	1,029
Tom Bemmes	534	51	79	13	3	4	3	687
Jeff Morgan	37	51	17	51	196	34	17	403
David R. Smith	148	92	101	8	3	5	5	362
Steve Austin	40	45	21	15	82	3	11	217
Doug Mink	57	18	9	5	-	1	-	90
Total	20,377	12,352	6,078	2,250	1,995	1,721	909	45,682

For informational purposes, I have calculated a scenario for last summer's election.
What if Bob McEwen and Jean Schmidt had been the only two candidates on the ballot?
According to my calculations, Bob McEwen could have won if two-thirds of Tom Brinkman's votes had gone to Bob, and the other eight candidate's votes split evenly between Bob and Jean Schmidt.
Considering the fact that Tom Brinkman has endorsed Bob McEwen, Bob has a real chance of winning on May 2, 2006.
However, incumbents normally win these challenges.
Disclaimer: I am not making any predictions and am neutral in this race.

Gubernatorial Election News
Ken Blackwell has selected Tom Raga to be his Lt. Governor.
Jim Petro has selected Joy Padgett to be his Lt. Governor.

U.S. Senate Election News
Bill Pierce and David R. Smith are challenging Senator Mike DeWine.

Secretary of State Election News
Greg Hartmann is the remaining candidate.
Jim Trakas has dropped out.

State Auditor Election News
Mary Taylor is the only Republican candidate.

Attorney General Election News
Betty Montgomery and Tim Grendell are the candidates.

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

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

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

Ohio Supreme Court Election News
Bob Cupp is endorsed by the Ohio Republican Party.

Clermont County Court of Common Pleas Election News
Victor Haddad is the only Republican candidate for this newly created position.

Past Events
April 10, 2006
More than 100 people enjoyed the Pike County Lincoln Day Dinner.
Ken Blackwell was the keynote speaker.
The food, desserts, and service were the best of the nine Lincoln Day Dinners that I've attended this year.

April 5, 2006
The Clermont County Republican Club has reorganized.
President: Glen Chapman 
Vice President: Jeff Hardin
Treasurer: Jon Kraus
Recording Secretary: Tina Sanborn
Correspondence Secretary: Ken Tracy
Newsletter Editor: Deborah Kraus
Membership Chair: Yvonne Haight
Membership Co-Chair: Tony Brock

April 1, 2006
Jim Petro and Tom Raga were the keynote speakers at the Southern Ohio GOP Chairmen's Association meeting in Jackson.
The association endorsed the following candidates: John Becker, Chuck Blasdel, Jennette Bradley, Betty Montgomery, Bob Ney, and Kay Reynolds.

March 28, 2006
Nearly 300 people attended the Lawrence County Lincoln Day Dinner.
It was my great fortune to be seated between Chuck Blasdel and Kay Reynolds.
The evening was a great success.

March 27, 2006
About 600 people attended the Butler County Lincoln Day Dinner to hear Andy Card.
His speech was the best that I've ever heard at a Lincoln Day Dinner.
The audience sat on the edges of their chairs listening to the stories that he told about President Bush.

March 24, 2006
Mike Turner spoke before an audience of 700 people at the Warren County Lincoln Day Dinner.
As always, Warren County hosts one of the largest and nicest Lincoln Day dinners in Southern Ohio.

March 24, 2006
The State Central Committee endorsed Betty Montgomery for attorney general, Mary Taylor for auditor of state, and Craig Foltin for the 13th Congressional District
We also officially endorsed Greg Hartmann's candidacy for Secretary of State.

March 21, 2006
More than 100 people attended Bob McEwen's fundraiser at the Queen City Club.
The keynote speaker was Jack Kemp

March 20, 2006
Several candidates attended the Brown County Central Committee meeting.
After a spirited discussion, they voted to make no endorsements in any race.

Future Events
April 19, 2006
Clermont County Central Committee Meeting at 7:00 pm in Batavia

April 19, 2006
Bob McEwen and Jean Schmidt are scheduled to debate at the Mercy Healthplex at 7:00 pm
However, it is not clear if Jean Schmidt will attend.
Call Duffy Beischel 474-0878 for more info.

April 20, 2006
Jackson County Lincoln Day Dinner
Keynote speaker: Bob Ney
Contact Aaron Michael: 740-418-0825

April 22, 2006
"Four on the Floor" dance for Clermont Senior Services at the Mt. Carmel Legion Hall at 8:00 pm
Contact Debbie Siegroth at 513-536-4065 or Connie Landock at 513-536-4021

April 23, 2005
Bob McEwen fund raiser at the Golden Lamb in Lebanon

April 26, 2006
Clermont County Commissioner's town meeting at the Union Twp Civic Center at 7:00 pm

April 27, 2006
Athens County Lincoln Day Dinner at the Athens American Legion
Keynote speaker: Joy Padgett
Contact Pete Couladis: 740-592-2814

April 28, 2006
Candidates Forum at the US Grant Vocational School in Bethel at 6:00 pm

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 12, 2006
Union Township (Clermont County) Bowling Party
Cherry Grove Lanes at 7:00 pm

May 13, 2006
Leadership summit in Columbus

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

May 31, 2006
Clermont County Commissioner's town meeting at the Bethel Community Center at 7:00 pm

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 4, 2006
Walk the Bridge for Life 2006 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm on the "Purple People Bridge."
Contact Jackie Carney, 513/244-5700 or JoElla Manella, 859/282-0029

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

June 10, 2006
Hamilton County Republican Club "Night at the Reds" at the Stadium Party Deck at 6:10 pm for $70
RSVP by June 2nd: 513-381-5454

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

June 14, 2006
Clermont County GOP Flag Day luncheon at the Eastgate Holiday Inn at 12:00 pm

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

June 15, 2006
Fundraiser for the "Judge Haddad for Common Pleas Court" campaign
5-8 at Receptions Eastgate for $100

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