--- title: News Archive - Clark County Republican Women --- ## [2025 Recommended Candidates](https://clarkcountyrepublicanwomen.org/news/2025-recommended-candidates) # The More You Know! ***“I was pleased to see the Clark County Republican Women had already shared their list of recommended candidates. I trust their judgment, and it helps me feel more confident about who’s running.”***  ![Open offices 2025](https://clarkcountyrepublicanwomen.org/images/open-offices-2025.jpg) ## ![](https://clarkcountyrepublicanwomen.org/images/candidates.jpg) EVERY VOTE MATTERS! PLEASE VOTE IN THE GENERAL ELECTION NOV 4, 2025 ## Clark County Charter Review Committee - Recommended Candidates ## Brad Benton District 5, Pos. 1 Website:[Brad Benton on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082354073966) ## Liz Cline District 4, Pos. 1 Website:[electlizcline.com](https://electlizcline.com/) ## Ann Donnelly District 1, Pos. 2 Website:[donnellyforcharter.com](https://donnellyforcharter.com/) ## Cemal Richards District 1, Pos. 1 Website:[cemalrichards.com](https://cemalrichards.com/) ## Brandon Erickson District 2, Pos. 1 Website: [erickson4charter.com](https://erickson4charter.com/) ## Duncan Hoss District 5, Pos. 2 Website: [vote4duncan.com](https://www.vote4duncan.com/) ## John Jay District 3, Pos. 3 Website: [electjohnjay.com](https://www.electjohnjay.com/) ## Jill Ross District 3, Pos. 1 Website:[electjillross.com](https://electjillross.com/) ## Janet Gullberg District 3, Pos. 2 Website:[janetgfordistrict3.com](https://www.janetgfordistrict3.com/) ## Bob Runnells District 2, Pos. 2 Website: [bob4clarkcharter.com](https://www.bob4clarkcharter.com/) ## Peter Silliman District 5, Pos. 3 Website:[petersilliman.com](http://www.petersilliman.com/) ## Janna Meyer District 4, Pos. 2 Website:[janna4charterreview.com](https://www.janna4charterreview.com/) ## Kirk VanGelder District 4, Pos. 3 Website:[kirk.vangelder.us](https://kirk.vangelder.us/) The Clark County Charter is more than just a set of rules, it's the foundation that shapes how our local government operates and responds to the needs of the community. Electing thoughtful and committed Charter Review Committee candidates ensures that the people have a real voice in how that foundation evolves. These candidates play a critical role in proposing reforms that can improve transparency, accountability, and responsiveness in Clark County government. ## Other Candidates ## Leslie Lewallen Camas Council - Ward 3, Position No. 2 Website:  [leslieforcamas.com](https://www.leslieforcamas.com) ## Geoerl Niles Camas Council - Ward 1, Position No. 2 Website:  [niles4camas.com](https://www.niles4camas.com/) ## Aimee Vaile Battle Ground Council - Position No. 5 Website: [electaimeevaile.com](https://electaimeevaile.com) ## Brian Munson Battle Ground Council - Position No. 6 ## Justin Forsman Vancouver Mayor Website:  [forsmanforfreedom.com](https://forsmanforfreedom.com/) ## School District Positions ## Jacob Smith Evergreen School District Board Director No. 1 [facebook.com/jacobsmith4evergreenps](https://www.facebook.com/jacobsmith4evergreenps/) ## Louis Bernard Evergreen School District Board Director No. 5 Website:  [bernardforevergreen.com](https://bernardforevergreen.com/) ## Jennifer Heine-Withee Battle Ground School District Director No. 1 Website:  [jenniferforbgsb.com](https://www.jenniferforbgsb.com/) ## Chris Grewell Battle Ground School District Director No. 3 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ## Larry Roe Vancouver School Board, Pos. 3 Website:  [roe-for-vps.com](https://roe-for-vps.com/) ## Marie Wodaege Woodland School Board, Pos. 3 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. **FIND THE FULL CANDIDATE LIST HERE** [PRIMARY 2025 Candidate List](https://voter.votewa.gov/CandidateList.aspx?e=893&c=06) ![](https://clarkcountyrepublicanwomen.org/images/clark-county-wa-districts.jpg) ## [The Illustrated Supreme Court Review](https://clarkcountyrepublicanwomen.org/news/the-illustrated-supreme-court-review) [![Supreme Court Review Booklet](https://clarkcountyrepublicanwomen.org/images/news-photos/Supreme-Court-Review-Booklet.jpg)](https://www.cato.org/publications/illustrated-supreme-court-review)Learn from constitutional scholars about some of the biggest Supreme Court Cases—with comics!  "The Illustrated Supreme Court Review 2023–2024," edited by James Craven and other Cato Institute Constitutional Scholars, analyzes ten significant cases from the 2023–2024 Supreme Court term. The book explains how the Court addressed crucial topics such as agency power and online speech, presenting the information in an accessible format with engaging graphics. Notable cases covered include *Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo*, *Gonzalez v. Trevino*, *NetChoice v. Paxton* and *Moody v. NetChoice*, and *United States v. Rahimi*. [Free Booklet Download Here](https://www.cato.org/publications/illustrated-supreme-court-review) ## [SUPPORT WOMEN AND GIRLS IN SPORTS](https://clarkcountyrepublicanwomen.org/news/support-women-and-girls-in-sports)   Polls show that **most Americans support restricting transgender athletes from competing in women's sports.** A **May 2025 AP poll** found that **73% of U.S. adults** believe transgender athletes should not be allowed to participate in girls' and women's sports at any level. Another **AP-NORC poll** conducted in **May 2025** found that **52% of Americans approve of how Trump is handling transgender issues**, which is higher than his overall job approval rating of **41%**. Additionally, a **New York Times/Ipsos survey from January 2025** found that **79% of Americans** support restricting transgender athletes from competing in women's sports. The American people understand that this is not an issue of discrimination but is an issue of **fairness**. Biological males have a distinct physical advantage over biological females in sporting competitions. **Polls indicate that most people do not want biological men in what should be safe spaces for biological females.** Sex-segregated spaces **exist to protect privacy**, particularly in areas where individuals may be in vulnerable such as changing or showering and **could increase the risk of harassment or assault**. At the very least physical differences between men and women **make shared spaces uncomfortable or inappropriate**.   ![](https://clarkcountyrepublicanwomen.org/images/Sebastian-Gorka.jpg) ## [Sebastian Gorka: How the Trump Admin Will Tackle Terrorism and National Security Threats](https://clarkcountyrepublicanwomen.org/news/sebastian-gorka-how-the-trump-admin-will-tackle-terrorism-and-national-security-threats) Dec-19-2024 [RUSH TRANSCRIPT BELOW] As part of our special series on the U.S. presidential transition period, Sebastian Gorka breaks down the complexities of recent events in Syria, and what the incoming Trump administration’s foreign policy may look like when it comes to NATO, the Middle East, Russia, and China. Gorka will serve as Trump’s deputy assistant and senior director for counterterrorism at the National Security Council. Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times. [Read More Here.](https://www.theepochtimes.com/epochtv/sebastian-gorka-how-the-trump-admin-will-tackle-terrorism-and-national-security-threats-5779024) ![](https://clarkcountyrepublicanwomen.org/images/news-photos/kari-lake.jpg) ## [Trump Taps Kari Lake To Lead The Voice Of America, The Government Broadcaster.](https://clarkcountyrepublicanwomen.org/news/trump-taps-kari-lake-to-lead-the-voice-of-america-the-government-broadcaster) Trump tapped Lake earlier this month to lead the government broadcaster, which is aimed at overseas audiences. Kari Lake has described how she intends to reshape Voice of America (VOA), committing to unbiased, editorially independent coverage while reiterating her loyalty to President-elect Donald Trump. Lake, who was a longtime Arizona television journalist before entering politics, also outlined potential future investigations, including ones focused on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). She indicated the outlet could build out coverage of Mexican cartels and Trump’s prospective mass deportation operation. In addition, she expressed an eagerness to consult with the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, on possible cost savings in VOA. “I think President Trump chose me because he knows that I will make sure that we’re not putting out a fake news product,” she said.  In his announcement on Lake’s selection as VOA director, Trump said she would be appointed by his soon-to-be-announced choice for CEO of the U.S. Agency for Global Media. The removal of the current VOA director, Michael Abramowitz, would have to be approved by the International Broadcasting Advisory Board, as would Lake as his replacement. The board is a seven-member panel: six members are appointed by the president and require Senate confirmation, and the final member is the Secretary of State. [Read More here](https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/kari-lake-shares-her-vision-for-voice-of-america-5779376) 1. [Rep. Stephanie McClintock to hold town halls in Vancouver, Battle Ground](https://clarkcountyrepublicanwomen.org/news/rep-stephanie-mcclintock-to-hold-town-halls-in-vancouver-battle-ground) 2. [Chuck Keplar endorsed by Clark County Sheriff's Deputy Guild](https://clarkcountyrepublicanwomen.org/news/chuck-keplar-endorsed-by-clark-county-sheriffs-deputy-guild) 3. [Opinion: When leaders lead](https://clarkcountyrepublicanwomen.org/news/opinion-when-leaders-lead) 4. [National Federation Of Republican Women news August 19,2024](https://clarkcountyrepublicanwomen.org/news/national-federation-of-republican-women-news-august-19-2024)