MCRA EVENTS

MCRA EVENTS

We are excited to share the latest updates with you. We work to keep this page current, but the fastest way to stay informed is to attend our monthly meetings and follow Merced County Republican Assembly on Facebook.

Come join us and be part of the work. If you have questions about events or want to volunteer, email mercedcra@gmail.com.

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MONTHLY MEETINGS

MCRA meets the 2nd Thursday of each month.

Hilton Garden Inn Merced
1001 S. Coffee Street, Merced, CA 95341

• 5:00 PM — Social / dinner (dining available before the meeting)

• 6:00 PM — Meeting

Meetings are open to Republicans and friends of the Assembly. You do not have to be a member to attend most meetings. Membership is required to join MCRA and for any closed session.

Next meetings:

• Thursday, October 8, 2026 — 5:00–7:00 PM

• Thursday, November 12, 2026 — 5:00–7:00 PM

• Thursday, December 10, 2026 — 5:00–7:00 PM

No RSVP required for regular monthly meetings. Bring a friend. Check Facebook the week of the meeting for the guest speaker and any dinner details.

 

UPCOMING

Get Out the Vote — Lincoln, DuPont, Murphy & Bliss
Monday, September 22, 2026 · 9:30 AM–3:00 PM
Kevin Lincoln HQ, 1160 Olivewood Dr., Merced
Walk, talk, and turn out voters for endorsed conservative candidates. RSVP via the mercedgop.com events page.

 

Joy to the Valley — A Christmas Party
Sunday, December 14, 2026 · 6:00–9:00 PM
Elks Lodge of Merced, 1910 M Street, Merced

A joint holiday gathering for Republicans of Merced, Madera, Stanislaus, and San Joaquin.

Supporting Sheriff’s Operation Christmas Star toy drive.

Tickets: Square checkout linked https://square.link/u/zBOGrxzL .

 

Save the Date 

2027 Trump Reagan Freedom Gala
Saturday, June 26, 2027 · Elks Lodge #1240, Merced

 

HOW TO STAY IN THE LOOP

• Facebook: facebook.com/mcra.2022 — event flyers, speakers, last-minute location notes, and action alerts

• Website: mercedrepublicans.com

• County GOP calendar: mercedgop.com/gopevents (MCRA meetings are listed there as “Multiple Dates MCRA”)

Turn on Facebook notifications so you don’t miss speaker announcements or GOTV calls.

 

PAST HIGHLIGHTS

2026 Candidate Endorsement Dinner & Fundraiser — March 7, 2026, Merced Elks Lodge. Packed house. Endorsements announced; Sheriff Vern Warnke keynote; Sheriff Chad Bianco and other conservative leaders on the program.

Lincoln Reagan Dinner 2024 — September 14, 2024. Strong turnout, Cowboys by Night, guest speakers Steve Hilton and Josh Fulfer.

Lincoln Reagan Dinner 2023 — July 27, 2023. Eric Early, Peter Hernandez, George Yang.

Election Integrity Dinner 2024 — February 24, 2024. Dr. Douglas Frank on election integrity.

 

VOLUNTEER

MCRA needs people who will show up: door-knocking, phone banking, event setup, church outreach, voter guides, and meeting hospitality. Email mercedcra@gmail.com or message the Facebook page.