Although we didn't endorse a U.S. Senate candidate The State Convention was still great! Treasurer Ken Simpler has the party behind him. After a couple of moving nominations including one from his father, we voted unanimously to back Treasurer Simpler for re-election!

 

We also had a wonderful time at the state dinner beforehand. The Kent Republicans took home some great awards! Karen Smiga from the 33^rd representative district and previous Secretary for the Kent County Republican Women's Club won Republican of the Year! Our county Chairman Hank McCann won the Pat Murray award, which is the highest award the state gives out! And Rebecca Anderson, Vice Chair of the 31^st and the Chairman's Executive Assistant, won Young Republican of the Year!