Putnam County Florida
REPUBLICANS
Who Are Republicans?
Our Beliefs...
Our beliefs are our heart. The Party from the beginning believes in freedom for all individuals.
...at the NATIONAL level
Every four years the Republican National Committee (RNC), which consists of three party members from each state, holds a convention to determine the Party Platform.
Due to Covid restrictions the 2020 convention adopted the 2016 Platform in its entirety. It is an excellent document worthy of a full read, but click below for a brief description.
...at the STATE level
MISSION STATEMENT: The Republican Party of Florida will promote the principles upon which our nation and our state were founded: freedom, liberty, personal responsibility, and accountability. We will advocate fiscally-sound, common-sense solutions that will promote job and economic growth, provide the best education to our children, and create a path to prosperity for Florida and America.
...at the LOCAL level
The local Republican Party in Florida is managed by each county’s Republican Executive Committee (REC). Each county runs its REC a bit differently. To learn more about Putnam County REC’s mission and beliefs, click below.
Our Stand...
Our minds must translate our heart’s beliefs into policy positions when addressing the problems we face today.
...at the NATIONAL level
The Republican Party Platform‘s stand on the major issues confronting this country are many and diametrically opposed to the stand of the Democrat Party.
A shortened (but still lengthy) list of the Party’s national policy positions with a brief explanation of each can be found by clicking on the button below.
We are asking users of the website who are registered Putnam County voters to take a survey to identify what national level issues they feel are most important. To take it, click here.
...at the STATE level
The Republican Party of Florida (RPOC) does not have a list of policy positions independent of the Republican National Committee (RNC). Many issues are similar to national issues but the order of importance is unique to Florida.
We are asking users of the website who are registered Putnam County voters to take a survey to identify what state level issues they feel are most important.
The survey uses direct quotes from the Republican Party Platform, including only those issues that the U.S. Constitution leaves to the states.
...at the LOCAL level
Local issues are many, varied, and highly specific. Some residents learn of issues through a local newspaper, if there is one, but many learn of them only when impacted by them.
The Putnam Republican Executive Committee (REC) does not have a list of policy positions independent of the Republican National Committee (RNC).
We are asking users of the website who are registered Putnam County voters to take a survey to identify what local level issues they feel are most important.
Our Actions...
If the Republican Party is to “walk the talk” it must convince a greater number of voters of its sincerity and strength of purpose. The actions proposed by its platform MUST be converted into reality by ALL its elected officials.
...at the NATIONAL level
What the Republican Party believes in its heart, and stands for with its brain, has not often translated into actions by its elected officials in recent decades.
This is mostly due to its minority status in Congress from the 1930s to the 90s, then barely a majority after that. Compromise with Democrats seemed a necessity if anything was to get accomplished.
This was also due to rogue actions by a few elected Republicans who were able to block Party efforts by voting with a Democrat minority.
It was not always so and shall not always be.
Read more for a look at past and future actions!
...at the STATE level
The Republican Party of Florida (RPOC) does not have an action plan independent of the Republican National Committee (RNC).
To take its place we are asking users of the website who are registered Putnam County voters to take a survey to identify what state level actions (in line with Republican values) they would like to see implemented in the upcoming election cycle.
The Republican Party has held a trifecta in state government (governor, majority of both houses are Republicans) by narrow margins for 20 years. During that time state government has been remarkably fiscally responsible, yet the power, size, and cost of state government has grown while we profess limited government ideals.
...at the LOCAL level
The Putnam Republican Executive Committee (REC) does not have a goals/strategies plan independent of the Republican National Committee (RNC).
To take its place we are asking users of the website who are registered Putnam County voters to take a survey to identify what local level actions (in line with Republican values) they would like to see implemented in the upcoming election cycle.
All Constitutional Officers in Putnam County are Republicans. This has been a relatively recent switch. To learn more about the history of the Republican Party in Putnam County, read more below.
Our Elected Officials...
Putnam County is a red county. Florida is a red state. Let’s keep it that way. Vigilance!
...at the NATIONAL level
We are fortunate in Putnam County to be represented by strongly conservative elected officials in Congress. However, Governor DeSantis has pushed for some changes in the Congressional Districts which has changed who represents us. Visit the Candidates Section below to find out more.
Click on the button below for a description of each current representative.
...at the STATE level
We are fortunate to have all but one state elected partisan office in Republican hands. Our Governor is a shining example of conservative beliefs and actions. Our Republican legislators have helped to make this state financially successful in trying times. Click on the button below for a description of each current representative.
Our non partisan judges are more problematic. Read more about them!
...at the LOCAL level
We are very fortunate to have ALL county elected partisan offices in Republican hands. This is a recent development, and although many residents have switched from blue or white to red on their registration card, not all have accepted the principle of limited government in their heart or stand behind it with their actions.
Click on the button below for a description of each current representative.
Our 2024 Candidates...
The 2022 general election is over, and it’s time to find high quality Republican candidates for the 2024 primaries.
...at the NATIONAL level
Senator Rick Scott is up for re-election in 2024.
Re-districting after the census has caused Congressional House districts to change. We are no longer in Kat Cammack’s D3 but in Michael Waltz’s D6. Check out the new maps.
...at the STATE level
The 2024 primaries at the state level include the following offices:
Re-districting after the census has caused district boundaries to change. Check out the new maps.
...at the LOCAL level
The 2024 primaries at the local level include the following offices:
Although candidates must live in the district they represent, all Putnam County residents may vote for both positions in the primaries.
School Board candidates are chosen in the primaries.
Become a Putnam Republican today.