Washington State GOP Articles
WSRP Chairman Caleb Heimlich Announces Intention to Step Down
BELLEVUE – After more than twelve years of dedicated service to the Washington State Republican Party (WSRP), Chairman Caleb Heimlich is announcing his intention to step down from the position of Chairman. Chairman Caleb Heimlich has been a stalwart advocate for Washingtonians during his tenure. He has tirelessly championed conservative principles, driven by a vision for lower taxes, public safety, and personal freedom. During his tenure the party has raised more than 26 million dollars.[...]
Gluesenkamp Perez’s Tax Oversight
BELLEVUE - The Washington State Republican Party (WSRP) is highlighting revelations regarding U.S. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, a Southwest Washington Democrat, and her failure to pay her 2022 property taxes on her auto repair shop. Chairman Caleb Heimlich stated, "Public Servants are held to a higher standard of accountability and transparency, and this incident raises serious concerns about Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez's ability to fulfill those responsibilities." Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez's delayed tax payment, which was only[...]
WSRP Welcomes Bipartisan Action to Repair State Drug Laws
BELLEVUE – The Washington State Republican Party (WSRP) lauds the recent bipartisan efforts in the Washington State Legislature to repair our state's broken drug laws, severely damaged by the Democrats’ lax approach to drug use that has blighted many of Washington's beautiful cities. This outcome is a testament to the diligent work of our Republican legislators who have tirelessly championed policies that prioritize public safety over partisan politics. WSRP Chairman Caleb Heimlich stated, "Our cities[...]
Dishonest Bob Ferguson
BELLEVUE – The Washington State Republican Party (WSRP) is drawing attention to the dishonest tactics of Attorney General Bob Ferguson in his race for the Governor's office in 2024. Recent campaign finance reports reveal not only dubious fundraising practices, but also a clear violation of the spirit of Washington's campaign finance laws. "Ferguson's gubernatorial campaign portrays itself as a 'grassroots' movement, but the reality is far different," said WSRP Chairman Caleb Heimlich. "He has utilized[...]
WSRP Celebrates Governor Jay Inslee’s Decision Not to Seek a Fourth Term
BELLEVUE – The Washington State Republican Party (WSRP) today celebrates Governor Jay Inslee's announcement that he will not seek a fourth term as Governor of Washington State. Inslee's tenure has been marked by numerous missteps and poor decisions that will have long lasting negative impacts on the citizens of Washington. WSRP Chairman Caleb Heimlich said, "It's time to turn the page on the disastrous Inslee era in Washington State. For over a decade, Governor Inslee[...]
Washington State Supreme Court Upholds Controversial Capital Gains Income Tax
BELLEUVE - The Washington State Supreme Court put politics over a plain reading of the law by upholding the Democrats Income Tax on Capital Gains today. The Court disregarded the widely accepted definition of capital gains as income tax, as recognized by the IRS and every other state across the country. Instead of clearly following the law, the court invented a clever means to uphold the tax. This is concerning to all Washingtonians as the[...]
House Democrats Refuse to Bring HB 1363 Police Pursuit Bill to a Vote on the House Floor
BELLEVUE –Every single House Democrat rejected an opportunity to pass legislation that would allow police officers to pursue criminal suspects again. HB 1363 is a bipartisan solution to police pursuits supported by citizens, local governments, and businesses across our state that are frustrated at the increasing lawlessness taking place. House Republicans made a procedural motion on the House floor today to bring HB 1363 to the House floor for a full debate and vote and[...]
WSRP Calls on Governor Jay Inslee to end State Worker Vaccine Mandate
BELLEVUE - The Washington State Republican Party (WSRP) released the following statement calling on Governor Jay Inslee to end the statewide vaccine mandate and rehire state employees following the end of the Seattle and King County mandates on February 6th. “The time is long overdue for Governor Inslee to do the right thing. Governor Inslee should immediately end the vaccine mandate for state employees and rehire the workers that were fired over their personal healthcare[...]