Chris Vance

Former Washington State Representative, King County Councilmember and Republican State Party Chairman. Republican nominee for the US Senate in 2016. Now a Republican in exile and a Senior Advisor with Our Republican Legacy. Lives in beautiful Sumner, Wa
Politics

The Trump Era is Over. Washington Republicans have a lot of Repair to do

It has never been easy for Republicans in Washington state, but as late as 2015 Republicans had a one seat majority in the State Senate and were within two seats of a majority in the House.
Politics

Taking Back the Republican Party?

America needs a healthy two-party system, and that must include a Republican party once again dedicated to free enterprise, fiscal responsibility, national unity, fealty to the Constitution and the rule of law, and peace through strength.
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What Would a Healthy Republican Party Look Like?

Fiscally conservative, but socially moderate. Pro-growth. Pro-public education. Tough on crime. No new taxes. Peace through strength abroad, and through unity at home. That is the once and future path to Republican relevance in our state.
Politics

Washington State Primary Results Suggest Republican Wipeout

Using combined vote share, if the results in the general election mirror the primary results we have seen so far Republicans will lose Washington state congressional and legislative seats once thought to be safely red.
Reflections

America at 250: Who Are We?

As we approach our 250th Independence Day, America is perhaps more divided, and certainly more diverse, than ever before. We have always thought of ourselves as a big diverse...
Politics

Put Up or Shut Up: Republicans on Voter Fraud

There is zero evidence – ZERO – indicating that any election results have been changed due to voter fraud. If you actual understand how elections are conducted, you will see how implausible voter fraud is today.
Politics

2026 Outlook: Lost Cause for Republicans in Washington State. But?

One party rule is not healthy. Washington needs the GOP to again be a viable alternative to the Democrats.
Politics

Why I am a Republican Again: Lessons learned in the Political Wilderness

I went from Republican to Independent, to the new Forward Party, back to Independent, and now back to being a Republican. In the end I don’t think I learned anything new during my journey. Instead, it confirmed for me basic facts about our democracy.
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Can “Legacy” Republicans wrestle back the GOP from MAGA?

"We are confident that at heart, millions of Republicans still support the Constitution and the rule of law and want a government that will unite rather than divide Americans."
Politics

Dan Evans, Proud Progressive

Some will remember Dan Evans as a fearless political warrior, fighting for a Republican Party that was not just moderate, but proudly progressive.
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