CommonSenseGOP founder Betsy Graves Mahan recently retired after serving eight years as the Chair of the Sacramento County Republican Central Committee. Leading a county party is a challenge, but she had a fantastic group of volunteers that made it possible to succeed.
Central Committees vary from County to County, but under Mahan’s leadership, SacCountyGOP was laser focused on electing common sense Republicans at all levels of government. They had many successes, including increasing Republican registration, defeating Democrat incumbents on school boards with kids-first candidates, adding Republicans to City Councils and the Sacramento Board of Supervisors, and flipping a seat from Democrat to Republican in the State Assembly.
Mahan was very pleased the talented Christian Forte replaced her as chair, and now she is able to continue her involvement in the political arena, free to express her own views.
“One of my priorities is to provide accurate information on the actions of the second Trump Administration. The President has been bold and unafraid to tackle the many problems left behind by Biden and Obama. Those who stand to lose both unearned dollars and influence are showing their true colors as they fight him every step of the way. My prayers are with the President, his family, and his entire Administration as they restore our sovereignty and security. I am also advocating for Republican candidates who will carry the message that the GOP is open to all Americans who stand for freedom of speech, respect for taxpayers and people of faith, minimal and efficient government, and the right of parents to protect their children’s health and safety.” Betsy Graves Mahan
After 50+ years of political involvement, including as a U.S. Senate staffer, Assembly and City Council candidate, campaign manager, grassroots coordinator, political fundraiser, public and government affairs executive, digital marketing consultant, board member and leader of several non-profits, Betsy is refocusing her involvement as a member of the Capital Lincoln Club Board of Directors while mentoring candidates and young Republicans promoting common sense solutions.
Mahan will continue her work to unite and grow the Republican Party to counter the Democrat’s control in California and their movement toward socialism. That will only be possible if we remember these wise words from President Ronald Reagan:
“The person who agrees with you 80 percent of the time is a friend and an ally – not a 20 percent traitor.”