Candidate Endorsements: how do they really work? Founded in 1969, the Mainstream Republicans of Washington held their annual conference in May to discuss issues facing the state, endorse candidates for office, and to brainstorm how to combat divisiveness within the state. From panel discussions on the fentanyl crisis and dam removal to Building Bridges across the aisle, Republicans from across the state gathered to exchange views on how to best get Mainstream Republicans elected to office
Essential Questions:
- Why is there a Mainstream Republican Conference?
- What did the Mainstream Republicans focus on at the conference?
- Why was there a focus on Building Bridges at the conference?