Ashe County GOP

The Ashe County Republican Party mourns the sudden passing of Dr. Thomas Bregger, our immediate past chair, and honors his leadership and service, this the 22nd of April, 2026.

As an Air Force child, Tom has lived in more places across the world than there are letters in the alphabet. He rarely finished a school year in the same place he started. But he chose to retire to our community. How blessed and honored we have been, due to that decision by him and his lovely wife, Virginia, or “Jen” as he called her.

We in Ashe County were lucky to have had his leadership and dedication to our electoral efforts. Tom turned the process of administering early voting and election day polling into a science known locally as “Tom’s 3 Rules of Effective Polling Place Campaigning.”

Tom also committed to document all the ways we accomplish our various campaign projects, such as early voting, radio ads, print advertisement, digital advertising, Christmas in July, Lincoln-Reagan, and county conventions, which he has done through a Strategic Plan document that we update as required.

Tom did not run for another term as Chairman in 2025 because he stepped up to become the Chairman of the Ashe County Board of Elections. However, not only has he served a full term as Party Chairman himself, but also, he stepped up to serve our party twice in the past when leadership unexpectedly changed mid-term.

When Ashe County needed him, Tom Bregger stepped up. And did a fantastic job. And the 2024 local electoral sweep was a wonderful success to end on.

Thank you, Tom, from all of us who know what a big and thankless job it is.

You did us proud. Rest in peace, our dear, departed friend!

Jonathan C. Jordan

Ashe County Chairman, 2025-2027

The next Ashe County GOP meeting will be on Tuesday, May 19th. The meeting commences at 6:00 pm at Sweet & Savory.

The Republican candidates have been chosen in the March 3rd Primary and the race to the General Election is in full swing. The most pressing need is for manpower and financial support as we diligently work to ensure preserving and even increasing the principled Constitutional conservative presence in our government locally, state-wide, and on the federal level.

Use the RESOURCES on this website to help you research the candidates.

Please do your due diligence, research the Republican candidates and attend the monthly meetings. YOUR participation and support are critical in this race to preserve the majority we have of the conservative party at the state and federal level to enact, preserve, and make law of the headway Trump administration has and will be making!

There is a link below to our Resources page with links to research candidates, and there's a lot more out on the web!

We meet at Sweet & Savory, 6 S Jefferson Ave, West Jefferson (right across from Town Hall) at 6:00 pm. Come at 5:30 pm if you'd like to get some delicious dinner.

Meetings are every 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:00 pm, weather permitting.

ASHE COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY's WEEKEND GETAWAY RAFFLE

Drawing September 15th, 2026, at 8:00 PM EDT

Enjoy a chance to win the ultimate Abingdon Weekend Getaway, a perfect blend of relaxation, dining, and entertainment in the heart of historic Abingdon, Virginia!

🎟 Total Prize Value: $650

This exciting package includes:

🏨 Two-Night Stay – Explore the charm of downtown Abingdon with a $400 lodging gift card valid toward a hotel or cozy bed & breakfast•

☕ Coffee & Breakfast – Start your mornings right with a $30 coffee & breakfast gift card•

🎭 Barter Theatre Experience – Enjoy dinner and a show with: $120 Barter Theatre gift card – Two theatre tickets to the historic Barter Theatre•

🍽 Dining Out – Savor local flavors with a $100 restaurant gift card•

Whether you're planning a romantic getaway or a fun weekend escape, this package offers the perfect mix of comfort, culture, and great food.

🎟 Raffle Tickets:$20 each or 3 for $50

Don’t miss your chance to win this unforgettable weekend experience—all while supporting the Ashe County Republican Party!

President Donald J. Trump delivered his 2026 State of the Union Address on Tuesday, February 24th, 2026.

The address can be viewed on the Whitehouse.gov Live site, numerous mainstream, and other media sites, as well as YouTube and other news and video sites.

Trump's 'home run' SOTU speech

Reactions, unforgettable moments

Memorable outtakes from SOTU address

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