About us
My name is Melissa Upson and I serve as both Chair of the Mason County Republican Party and as a Precinct Committee Officer.
Mason County has been my home for nearly 40 years, it is where I now raise my children and where I hope to see conservative values prosper. I believe in preserving our individual liberties as outlined in the Constitution, and I believe it takes a true grassroots effort to ensure we elect Republicans who will defend those rights and liberties we value so much. I would like to personally welcome you all to join our efforts or simply learn more about local government. We meet on the fourth Monday of every month, come, and meet a wonderful group of patriots and learn more about what you can do to preserve Mason County for future generations.
The Republican Party is the party of freedom. We believe in keeping government small, fiscal responsibility, the rule of law and order, and a government who is accountable to its people.
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Our fundamental purpose is to elect Republicans to office. We do this through engaging citizens, creating awareness of the issues our district faces and by raising money to support courageous candidates who are willing to serve the people of Mason County. We must continue to restore voter confidence, get the vote out, be a positive presence in our community and grow our organization. Grassroots activism is alive and well in Mason County, and we encourage you to join our efforts.
executive board
Your 2022-2024 Mason County Republican Party Executive Board is comprised of dedicated individuals who have a vast array of experience in different sectors or political organizations. Together, your executive board is committed to serving the will of the body, the Precinct Committee Officers, and ensuring to the success of the party overall.
Melissa Upson
Party Chair
Wes Martin
Vice Chair
Bob Rogers
Treasurer
Pauline Martin
Secretary
Pat Tarzwell
State Committeeman
Leslie Peterson
State Committeewoman
PRECINCT COMMITTEE OFFICERS
Your 2022-2024 elected Precinct Committee Officers are comprised of the following citizens, who have graciously stepped up to ensure the success of electing Republican by serving as leaders in their individual precincts or in vacant precincts with no resident PCO. To become an appointed PCO, reach out by email to info@masoncountyrepublicans.com
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April Pooler, PCO Pickering #113
Bernie Walton, PCO Harstine #114
Craig Price, PCO Grapeview #115
Wes Martin, PCO Mason Lake #116
Tessa Ashley, PCO Fair Harbor #117
Dinah Griffey, PCO South Allyn #118
Michael Curtin, PCO Victor #119
Steve Duenkel, PCO Belfair #120
Travis Couture, PC Tiger Lake #121
Jerry Shank, PCO Dewatto #122
Sue Perrault, PCO Tahuya #123
Gary LeRoy Denend, PCO North Sand Hill #124
Braden Sisk, PCO Trails End #125
John Sheridan, PCO Twanoh #126
Ted Jackson, PCO North Allyn #127
Robert MacEwen, PC Harstine Point #128
Liz Webber, PCO North Shore #130
Dan Griffey, PC South Sand Hill #131
Tony Smetzler, PC Bordeaux #205
Drew MacEwen, PCO Kamilche Point #207
Philip Wilson, PCO Union #227
David Thompson, PCO Skokomish #228
Gordy Lueckenotte, PCO Lake Cushman #230
Becky Wilson, PCO Eells #231
Melissa Upson, PCO Matlock #232
Peggy Lingle Cobain, PCO Kamilche #234
Bethany Simmons, PCO Isabella #235
Leslie Peterson, PCO Airport #236
Nathan Hickson, PC Johns Prairie #237
Chuck Thompson, PCO North Limerick #238
Randy Lewis, PC South Limerick #239
Pat Tarzwell, PCO Brockdale #240
Cynthia Stang, PCO Hoodsport #241
Jennifer Haugland, PCO Schumaker Creek #243
Ross Pergason, PCO Olympic View #301
Karen Barr, PCO Downtown #302
Andrew Wilford, PCO North Angleside #303
George Blush, PCO Hillcrest #304
Terry Peterson, PC Shelton Springs #305
Beau Boutwell, PCO Fawn Lake #306
Lorilyn Rogers, PCO South Angleside #307
Gabriel Mora, PCO North Arcadia #308
Dale Wheatley, PC South Arcadia #309
Elizabeth Hill, PCO Agate #310
Bill Wells, PCO Oakland Bay #311
John Welch, PCO Timberlake #312
Jim Shepherd, PC Callanan #339
Rebecca Bechtolt, PCO Crestview #340
Ted Trask, PCO Lynch Creek #341
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Partner organizations
The Republican Women’s Club of Mason County is an affiliate organization of the Mason County Republicans. The RWMC is an amazing group of women who work hard to keep our community well informed and engaged in local politics. Look for them at events throughout the year such a The Bite of Shelton Expo, Candidates in the Park and at their twice-monthly meetings where they host fun guests with an alternating luncheon and dinner to accommodate busy schedules.
Check out their website for more information and please support this wonderful club by joining today!
