Chairman Triantafilou: The Primary is Over, Time to Unite

Primary season is always an interesting time in politics. Candidates who are largely united on values and issues work hard to distinguish themselves from other Republicans who have taken on the commendable challenge of running for public office. At the end of the day, it is Republican voters who have the immense responsibility to turn out and choose the candidates they believe will best represent them and win the General Election in November.

Following last night’s results, I have absolutely no doubt in my mind that there are bright days ahead for the Ohio Republican Party and the candidates we are now 100% committed to supporting.

At the top of the ticket, Donald J. Trump has secured the Republican nomination for President of the United States. This year, the Republican National Convention will be held in Milwaukee, and I look forward to traveling out there with all of our Ohio delegates to show our support for President Trump.

Joe Biden’s presidency has been a complete and total disaster. Every Ohioan need only ask themselves, “Am I better off now than I was four years ago?” The answer for the vast majority of Americans is unequivocally “no.” President Trump loves this country and is exactly the candidate we need to unite our party at the top of the ticket and drive turnout in November.

Ohio’s U.S. Senate race is shaping up to be the most important race in the entire nation, and we are honored to have the opportunity to fight alongside Bernie Moreno to finally retire Sherrod Brown. For decades, Sherrod has proven to be nothing more than a wolf in sheep’s clothing. Sherrod’s priorities do not lie with working Ohio families. Instead, he has built his career off the backs of D.C. special interests and by cozying up to far-left Democrats like Chuck Schumer, Bernie Sanders, Hillary Clinton and Elizabeth Warren.

Over the past several months, Bernie has proven that he will go to Washington and fight for America First policies that will improve the lives of all Ohioans. We look forward to working hand in glove with him as we lend our full support to flip the U.S. Senate. He will be a strong ally alongside Senator J.D. Vance in Washington.

In the other chamber of Congress, I want to extend a sincere note of congratulations to Orlando Sonza (OH-1), Dave Taylor (OH-2), Michael Rulli (OH-6), Derek Merrin (OH-9), and Keven Coughlin (OH-13) who have been chosen by Republican voters to represent their districts in the United States House of Representatives. Democrats like Emilia Sykes, Marcy Kaptur and Greg Landsman have carried the water for Joe Biden for the last three years, and are fully responsible for the current border crisis, massive inflation, and our degraded standing on the world stage. Expanding our majority in the U.S. House is integral to getting our nation back on track, and Ohio will do our part.

Finally, I want to extend a warm welcome to all of my newly elected colleagues on the Ohio Republican Party State Central Committee. The members of our committee are passionate patriots, and their efforts are essential to spreading Republicans’ winning message in every corner of the Buckeye State.

Whether you are a disenfranchised Democrat, independent, or lifelong GOP faithful, I hope you will join us in supporting our strong Republican candidates in 2024 and securing major victories up and down the ballot on November 5th.

Alex Triantafilou is Chairman of the Ohio Republican Party


Chairman Triantafilou Congratulates New RNC Chair and Co-Chair

COLUMBUS—Today, Ohio Republican Party Chairman Alex Triantafilou joined the other members of the Republican National Committee (RNC) to choose a new RNC Chair and Co-Chair to replace Ronna McDaniel.

The committee overwhelmingly chose to support Trump-backed Michael Whatley of North Carolina as Chairman and Lara Trump as Co-Chair.

“Congratulations to the new leadership at the Republican National Committee! I was proud to cast my vote for Chairman Whatley and Co-Chair Trump. There is no doubt they have the vision and capability to implement a winning strategy in 2024 and beyond,” said Chairman Triantafilou. “The Republican National Committee has always been a strong partner to us here in Ohio, and I look forward to working closely with this new leadership team to deliver the White House for President Trump and secure key victories up and down the ballot in Ohio.”

Ohio’s National Committeeman Jim Dicke had the distinct honor of standing before the committee to make the official nomination for Chairman Whatley.

Ohio Republican Party Releases Statement Ahead of State of the Union Address

COLUMBUS—Today, Ohio Republican Party Chairman Alex Triantafilou released the following statement ahead of the State of the Union address:

Ohio Republican Party Statement on President Trump Securing the GOP Nomination

COLUMBUS, OH—Following historic Super Tuesday victories for President Trump across the United States, Nikki Haley has announced that she will be ending her campaign, solidifying President Trump as the GOP’s nominee for President. Following her announcement, Ohio Republican Party Chairman Alex Triantafilou released the following statement:

Ohio Republican Party Releases Statement on Unanimous SCOTUS Decision to Keep Trump on the Ballot

COLUMBUS, OH—Today, Ohio Republican Party Chairman Alex M. Triantafilou released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s unanimous ruling for Trump in Colorado ballot disqualification dispute:
 
Background:
  • Late last year, the Ohio Republican Party was proud to endorse President Trump in the 2024 Republican Primary.
  • Back in September 2023, Chairman Triantafilou posted on social media, “Trying to deny Trump access to the ballot is the worst act of voter suppression in American history and ANYONE who advocates such a radical plan should leave politics. It’s extremist and dangerous.”

Triantafilou, Sonza Encourage Ohioans to “Bank Your Vote”

CINCINNATI, OH— Today, Ohio Republican Party Chairman Alex Triantafilou joined Congressional candidate Orlando Sonza and Hamilton County Chairman Russell Mock for an event at the Hamilton County GOP Headquarters to urge voters in southwest Ohio to “Bank Your Vote” ahead of the March 19 Primary Election.

 (Orlando Sonza, Alex Triantafilou, Russell Mock, Mike Odioso)

“Thanks to strong Republican leadership and our commitment to fighting for election integrity, every Ohioan can be confident in the security of their ballot,” said Chairman Triantafilou. “Whether you are voting early, in-person, via absentee ballot, or on Election Day, every Ohio Republican needs to turn up and vote for Donald J. Trump and their preferred Republican candidates up and down the ballot.”

In 2023, the Ohio Republican Party partnered with the Republican National Committee to launch the “Bank Your Vote” initiative to increase Republican participation in early voting in 2024.

Triantafilou also laid out the priorities for the Ohio Republican Party going in to 2024.

“2024 is a year of opportunity for Ohio Republicans. We have the opportunity to help put a Republican back in the White House, take control of the U.S. Senate by defeating Sherrod Brown, expand our majority in the U.S. House of Representatives and grow the Republican majority on the Ohio Supreme Court. There is much work to do, and we are taking nothing for granted.”

Working with county GOP organizations, grassroots leaders, and candidates across Ohio, the Ohio Republican Party is well poised to secure another “Red Wave” in the Buckeye State in 2024.

Chairman’s Update: 2/26/24

This weekend, I was proud to watch President Trump secure another major victory in South Carolina. The idea that President Trump is not going to be our nominee has officially withered on the vine, and it’s time to unite our party.

I’ve long said that President Trump is not a conventional politician. He has great appeal to regular voters, which stands in stark contrast to the decline we are seeing under Joe Biden.

People making an honest living know that Joe Biden and Sherrod Brown’s policies have been a disaster for working families. Buying a family home, used car, and even groceries has become almost unattainable because of rising costs and inflationary spending. In fact, 60% of Americans are still living paycheck to paycheck as inflation crushes workers’ wages.

As I travel Ohio, I am reminded of all the reasons we fight so hard for Republicans to succeed in November. At the end of the day, we are a big-tent party that is focused on working-class Ohioans and making their lives better. Sherrod Brown is once again selling his bag of goods to Ohio’s workers, but many families have already caught on to his game.

He rides on the backs of working Ohioans to get him elected, then disappears into the D.C. swamp for five years until it is time to reemerge for an election.

It is long past time to end Sherrod’s fifty-year political career.

God Bless,

Alex M. Triantafilou
Chairman
Ohio Republican Party

Chairman’s Update: 2/20/24

Tomorrow is the start of early voting for the March 19, 2024 Primary Election, and we need as many Republicans as possible to get out and “Bank Your Vote.”While the focus of the Ohio Republican Party is always on winning in November, there are many important races going on across the state for the 2024 primary. From the courthouse to the White House, there are strong conservative candidates who are fighting for your vote. I have a deep respect for anyone willing to step into the political arena, and I encourage you to do your research and make an informed decision before casting your vote for your preferred Republican candidates.Last night, I had the opportunity to see three of those candidates face off at Findlay University for the second U.S. Senate Republican Primary debate. I enjoyed the robust discussion and came away feeling more confident than ever that we are going to finally retire Sherrod Brown after fifty years of running for elected office. Each of the candidates on stage would be a vast improvement over the far-left career politician who occupies that seat and will be a strong voice for the people of Ohio alongside Senator J.D. Vance.

God Bless,Alex M. TriantafilouChairmanOhio Republican Party