Newsletter - Volume 12

October 5, 2025

Gov. Josh Stein spins Iryna's Law

into a debate about gun control

Can you image the conversation between Gov. Josh Stein and his staff during the 10 days he waited before signing Iryna's law?

Day 1: Stein: Has the political winds changed on crime in our cities?

Staff: No sir, they have not.

Day 2: Stein: Has the wind changed yet?

Staff: No, sir not yet.

Day 3: How's the wind today?

Staff: Same as it's been for a long time, sir.

This dialogue between Gov. Stein and his staff likely continued this way for days until he finally realized that wind was not going to blow in his direction.

So what does he do? He turns the conversation into a debate about gun control.

"If we're serious about keeping people safer, we have to acknowledge the role that guns and mental health play in the violence we see across the country. Let's use comprehensive background checks to keep guns out of the hands of dangerous people," Gov. Stein said after signing the bill.

The governor's staff should remind him that Decarlos Brown Jr. did not use a gun to attack Iryna Zaruska.

Rumors circulate about North Carolina's congressional districts

being redrawn--again.

Be careful what you wish for.

Apparently, the left leaning non profit public policy organization, Carolina Forward, started a social media rumor that Senate President Pro tem Phil Berger contacted President Donald Trump and asked him for his endorsement in exchange for redrawing North Carolina's congressional districts to add more Republicans.

Carolina Forward made the claim on their X account. In his response, Senator Berger said that he has not been in contact with President Trump, however he is open to redrawing the maps again this year if necessary!

Senator Berger's response sent Gov. Josh Stein into a panic. "We cannot get into this maximalist political power worldview because it will destroy this country,” Gov. Stein said after a Council of State Meeting in September.

After hearing Berger's response, it's likely that Gov. Stein contacted Carolina Forward and begged them not to give Berger any ideas.

After Republicans won the majority in the General Assembly, in 2010, with maps drawn by the Democrats, they had redraw the map four times because of leftist lawsuits in 2017, two lawsuits in 2019, and another lawsuit in 2023.

The Democrat effort to redraw maps via the courts became known as "Sue until Blue."

Join the FCGOP at the Carolina Classic Fair

The Forsyth County GOP will spend nine days and nights talking with voters and passing out candidate literature during the Carolina Classic Fair in Winston-Salem.

By Sean McGowan, Chair
Iredell County GOP

The Iredell County Republican Party needs all hands on deck for municipal elections. Our Clubs, officers and members will be door knocking for endorsed candidates in Statesville: VOTE Robertson & Zittle (At Large), Pfeufer (Ward 2), Iyoob (Ward 3), and Staford (Ward 5). There are FOUR Republican Mayor candidates to choose from, but as this is a turnout election, make sure all conservatives make it to the polls! Early voting starts October 16th at Board of Elections in Statesville and War Memorial in Mooresville. We support our members researching the Statesville mayoral candidates, as well as Republicans running in Troutman and Mooresville! Get out the vote and support these great candidates! Contact Jackie Swope if you would like to door knock or volunteer at the polling places!

Our clubs continue to have great speakers and events. Please see below for full list of meetings.

Catawba County GOP hosts candidate forum

Newton City Council candidates address voters

By Ben Devine, Chair

Catawba County GOP

The Newton Precinct Coalition hosted its Newton City Council Candidates forum this past Tuesday, with a great turnout of municipal voters.

All Republican candidates for the Newton City Council were invited, with challengers Bill Powell, Scott Gilleland, Recil Wright, Kassandra Gray, and Patrick Sterchi all in attendance. Incumbents Ed Sain and Roy Johnson were not
present.

Overall, it was a great event that drew more than forty in-person attendees and
garnered over two thousand views on our live stream to date.

Early voting starts on October 16th, so if you live in one of Catawba County's eight
municipalities, be sure to cast your vote by election day on November 4th.

Campaign Sidekick is now available to

2025 Republican Candidates

The Campaign Sidekick App is now available for 2025 Republican candidates.

To anyone unfamiliar with the app, voter contact information is uploaded into the software, and candidates may use the app to make multiple phones calls to voters in their district quickly. Candidates may also use the app to map out the most efficient routes to home for door-to-door campaigning.

The app also keeps track of all voters contacted whether by phone or door-to-door.

Any candidate that would like to use Campaign Sidekick, contact Dakota Cook at [email protected].

The Schumer Shutdown

This week Democrats forced a government shutdown because Republicans refused to give them $1.5 trillion in new partisan spending.

House Republicans did our job. We passed a clean, responsible bill to keep the lights on, protect veterans and seniors, and continue the budget process. Democrats responded with a ransom note disguised as a funding bill—packed with giveaways for illegal immigrants, bailouts for Biden’s failed health care policies, and cuts to rural hospitals.

Every paycheck missed, every service delayed, and every family harmed is the direct result of Democrats choosing politics over responsibility. I came to Congress to fight for North Carolina families, not bankroll Washington games. Republicans remain ready to reopen the government with a clean resolution—it’s time for Senate Democrats to do their jobs.

Help Wanted:

D10 Veteran to assist with NC veteran casework

I’m proud to announce that my Hickory District Office is looking for a veteran or Gold Star Family member to join our team through the Green & Gold Congressional Aide Program. This person will help with veterans-related casework and be a direct link between constituents and the support they need.

Having served myself, I understand the challenges veterans face transitioning back to civilian life and the sacrifices Gold Star Families carry every day. This program is about taking that experience and using it to continue serving—helping families across Western North Carolina access the care and resources they deserve.

To learn more and apply, click here.

Calling all D10 coders!

Calling all middle and high school students in NC-10: The Congressional App Challenge is officially open! This nationwide competition gives you the chance to showcase your coding skills, build a working app, and have it displayed in the U.S. Capitol. Winners also get an invite to D.C. for #HouseOfCode.

Key Dates:

Submission Deadline: October 30, 2025
Winners Announced: December 31, 2025

For more information, and to register, click here.

Upcoming Events

The Forsyth County GOP will be at the Carolina Classic Fair from October 3rd through October 12th at 2825 University Parkway in Winston-Salem.

The Republican Women of Lake Norman are hosting the Judicial Jubilee on Tuesday, October 7th, at at 6 pm at the Trump National Golf Course in Moorsville. For more information, click here.

The Lincoln County GOP is taking a bus trip to Washington, D.C. from October 8th through the 10th. For more information, click here.

The Iredell County Republican Patriot Men's Club is having their Statesville meeting on Thursday, October 9th at 6 p.m. For more information, click here.

The Iredell County Republican Men's Club will host a tribute to Charlie Kirk on Saturday, October 11th at Pa's Events Center in Troutman.

The Iredell County Rep[ublican Men's Club will have its meeting on Thursday, October 16th at 6:30pm at Hilton Garden Inn Mooresville

The Forsyth County GOP is hosting "Meet your Republican Candidates" on Saturday, October 18th at Lewisville-Library Auditorium 6490 Shallowford Rd in Lewisville. For more information, click here.

The Lincoln County GOP will participate in the Lincoln County Apple Festival on Saturday, October 18th. The LCGOP Headquarters s will be open all day during the Festival on Saturday, October 18th. Stop by to check out merchandise, connect with local candidates, register to vote, and learn more about getting involved.

The Republican Women of Catawba County will meet on Tuesday, October 21st at Neighbors 828 restaurant in Sherrills Ford at 6:00 PM.

The Iredell County Republican Women will have its meeting on Thursday, October 23rd at 6:30 pm at Twisted Oak in Statesville.

The Catawba County GOP is hosting its annual Fish Fry on Saturday, October 25th, at Hickory American Legion Fairgrounds on American Legion Avenue in Newton.

The Forsyth County GOP is hosting a Chili Cook Off on Saturday, October 25th beginning at 12 pm at Joanie Moser Park 601 Lewisville-Clemmons Road. For more information, click here.

The Iredell County Executive Committee meets on Monday, October 27th, at 7pm at Ag Center in Statesville.

The Forsyth County GOP will participate in the Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, November 8th being at 10 am in downtown Winston-Salem. The parade is being organized by 10th District Chair Alex Nelson.

Other participants include 17 high school marching bands, and the ROTC,

NCGOP Hall of Fame Banquet will be held on Saturday, November 8th, at 6 pm. at the Koury Convention Center in Greensboro. For more information, click here.

If you live in Forsyth, Iredell, Catawba, Yadkin, or Lincoln Counties, please contact your local GOP office and support these events!

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