KINGMAN – More than 200 people gathered at the highly successful 76th Annual District 1 GOP Lincoln Day Dinner last week at Beale Celebrations. The keynote speaker, Walter Blackman, Arizona’s 6th District Representative, spoke to an enthusiastic crowd as well as Paul Gosar, U.S. Representative, Doug Schuster, Mohave County Sheriff and Scott Preston, Investment Advisor at Preston Investments.
In addition, many local and state officials attended including, State Senator Sonny Borrelli and State Representative Leo Biasiucci. Borrelli and Biasiucci reported on Arizona Legislative activity this session and then held a question and answer session which was very well received. The audit of Maricopa County ballots and election integrity were the top issues that the attendees asked about.
“This event exceeded my expectations for a non-election year,” stated District 1 GOP Director, Becky Foster. “The enthusiasm and generosity of Mohave County Republicans is amazing and we appreciate their support.” Foster added, “The event could not have happened without the large number of dedicated volunteers who were involved from start to finish. District 1 has many volunteers who generously give their time.”
The Lincoln Day Dinner is the largest fundraising event in District 1 each year. “Our next sizable event will be the Annual Republican Picnic held at Hualapai Mountain Park on August 7, 2021, which will be a joint effort of all three districts,” advised Foster.
Foster stated that she expects a large field of Republican candidates up and down the ballot in 2022. “We already have several candidates who have announced they are running for office, including Christina Spurlock for Mohave County Clerk of Superior Court, Walter Blackman for U.S. Congress and Tiffany Shedd for Arizona Attorney General; and I have spoken to several others who are considering running for various offices,” said Foster.
