Chairman's September 2026 Newsletter

Monthly Newsletter 
September 2026 
Latest news, announcements and updates 
Welcome  
I hope you enjoy our September newsletter! Election season is upon us. Now is the 
time to mobilize the Republican forces within Chatham County. September is a 
crucial month for voter engagement and community involvement. This is the time 
when Republicans come together to support the democratic process and ensure 
every voter has the information they need to make solid choices in the voter booth. 
Whether it’s volunteering at red tents during early voting and election day, helping 
with door/phone canvassing, or lending your skills behind the scenes, there are 
countless ways to get involved and make a meaningful impact. Your participation 
will strengthen our community and provide the change needed in Chatham County. 
I look forward to standing beside many of you as we continue our work together 
here in Chatham County. 
Chairman's Corner 
Recently, at a State Board of Elections meeting, our Chatham County Board of 
Elections presented their majority plan for early voting in Chatham County. Their 
plan called for NO Sunday voting, while expanding the voting hours on Saturdays. 
The plan was approved and has one additional hour of voting than the Democratic 
majority plan implemented in 2022. I appreciate the work that the Chatham County 
Board of Elections did and look forward to implementing the new early voting plan. 
There are still 92 option days of voting for the average healthy voter in the 
upcoming election. That is plenty of time to vote, and Sunday voting is no longer 
necessary to fulfill our duty.  
Debate continues around the 28-mile Enbridge pipeline being planned between Siler 
City and Moncure. Chatham County seems united in stopping this project, with 
questions about property rights, the environment, and eminent-domain concerns. 
There are also growing concerns about enormous development pressure, with 
multiple residential developments under consideration by our county leaders. 
These developments are destroying the character and infrastructure in Chatham 
County. How much growth can Chatham County absorb without running out of 
water? Keep an eye on the data center fight in Chatham County…it could be the 
next hot button topic in the county. Stay up to date because these issues are 
affecting YOU. 
As we engage the average voter in Chatham County, our conversation should 
emphasize the many positives that are going on in our state and nation. We now 
have the most secure border in our lifetime, election integrity is on the front 
burner, our state legislature has lowered our tax rate to 3.99%, teachers are 
receiving a large pay raise, law enforcement are receiving pay raises, parental rights 
are being defended, and illegal immigrants with criminal records are being 
deported. Remember this…Roy Cooper vetoed common sense legislation a record 
104 times during the time he was Governor. Josh Stein has already used the veto 
power 27 times during his time as Governor. Thank God we have a Republican led 
legislature which continues to fight for North Carolinians and their best interests.  
Below is the slate of candidates that we are supporting for the 2026 election: 
Michael Whatley…US Senate 
Max Ganorkar…US House District 4 
Richard Hudson…US House District 9 
Sarah Stevens…NC Supreme Court 
Craig Collins…NC Court of Appeals 
Michael Byrne…NC Court of Appeals 
George Bell…NC Court of Appeals 
Marcus Globuschutz…Chatham County Sheriff 
John Crowell…Chatham Commissioner District 4 
Steve Ganley…Chatham Commissioner District 5 
Adele Sommerville…Chatham School Board District 3 (non-partisan) 
VOLUNTEER! There are multiple opportunities to volunteer your time and efforts. 
We need everyone! If you can spare a couple of hours at events, please let us know. 
State GOP News 
This is why we should elect Michael Whatley to the US Senate instead of Roy 
Cooper. Republicans and Michael Whatley are PRO Strong Economy, PRO Strong 
Borders, PRO Strong Military, PRO Strong Manufacturing, PRO Strong Families and 
PRO Strong Law Enforcement. Radical Roy Cooper made North Carolinians pay the 
highest healthcare costs in the nation while he was Governor. Cooper opposed 
legislation requiring sheriffs to honor ICE detainers. Michael Whatley received a 
unanimous endorsement from the North Carolina Police Benevolent Association, 
the largest law enforcement advocacy group…wonder why? North Carolina was the 
number one state in the nation for untested rape kits when Josh Stein took over as 
Attorney General for Roy Cooper. While Roy Cooper kept YOU at home during 
COVID, he took off HIS mask and marched with protesters in violation of his own 
COVID restrictions. He stood by (and was evacuated) while rioters burned and 
vandalized businesses in Raleigh, all with a National Guard unit stationed nearby. 
Cooper bowed to the NAACP and ACLU, releasing 4200 inmates during COVID, 
many of whom went out and committed more crime including 99 sexual assaults 
and 25 murders. That is 25 empty chairs at the dinner table, all because of 
Cooper’s radical policies. Roy Cooper is a 40-year politician with NO record of 
helping North Carolina. What makes people think he will start now? 
Vote Republican up and down the ballot. We vote Republican because we want low 
taxes, putting more money in our pockets. Republican policies also energize the 
economy, making NC #1 in the nation for business. We put family first, 
empowering families with School Choice, protection of parental rights, and 
protecting life. We stand with the people and common-sense Election Integrity, 
including implementing voter ID. We elect judges dedicated to protecting the 
Constitution and Rule of Law.  
FINISH YOUR BALLOT! We need to elect judges who enforce the law. Sarah Stevens, 
Craig Collins, George Bell, and Michael Byrne are running for the NC Supreme Court 
and NC Court of Appeals. These Republican candidates support our police and will 
be tough on crime.  
There are three amendments to the state Constitution on the ballot. They are: 
HB1089…restricting counties ability to raise your taxes.   
SB1080…banning future legislature from raising income tax above 3.49% 
SB921…would require voter ID for all voting in NC, including mail-in ballots.                                                             
National GOP News 
The Republican National Committee is holding a national convention in Dallas on 
September 9th and 10th. This will be the first mid-term national convention in party 
history. The program will showcase items such as Trump’s tax policies, 
immigration, Social Security and prescription drug costs. The convention will have 
one clear, concise message…our country is better off with President Trump’s 
policies than it would be if Democrats win control of either House of Congress. 
Upcoming Events & Important Dates 
● September 4: Absentee voting begins in Chatham County. 
● September 6: First Sunday Pittsboro…campaign signs and material available. 
Come by the red tent and show your support! Candidates will be there to 
explain their platforms and say hello. 
● September 8: Chatham County Republican Party monthly meeting. 6:30-8PM. 
This open meeting for Republicans will be held at our 79 West location in 
Pittsboro. Please come so that you can learn about our GOTV strategy in 
Chatham County and meet some of our candidates.  
● October 3: Old Fashioned Day in Goldston. Come by the red tent and show 
your support! 
● October 15: Early voting begins. Red tents will be up at all early voting 
locations. Volunteer to help.  
● November 3: Election Day 
Mark your calendars and don’t miss these opportunities to volunteer, engage, learn, 
and connect with others who share your interests and values.  
What’s Next 
Come to one of the events listed above and say hello. Tell me what your concerns 
are and how we can help. I would especially ask that you consider what YOUR 
solution would be to any local concerns. I will gladly speak with you and share our 
vision for Chatham County.  
GOD BLESS AMERICA! 
Joe Godfrey 
Chair 
Chatham County Republican Party 
"Neutrality is not an option. The public square will be occupied. The question is by 
whom"— David Lane, American Renewal Project  
“Politics is supposed to be the second-oldest profession. I have come to realize that it 
bears a very close resemblance to the first.” — Ronald Reagan 
“An economist is an expert who will know tomorrow why the things he predicted 
yesterday didn't happen today.”— Laurence J. Peter