IMPORTANT DELEGATE AND MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

READ BEFORE YOU FILE:

• Filing Deadline: Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 12:00 PM (NOON) - No exceptions!
• You will need:
  • your registered voter ID number
  • your magisterial district
  • your precinct
    • find your registered voter info:  fairfaxgop.org/yourinfo
• The same filing form is used for BOTH Delegate filings and applications for membership.
• Questions? Email: conventions@fairfaxgop.org

FAIRFAX COUNTY REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE CONVENTION

Every 2 years, the Fairfax County Republican Committee (FCRC) is required to elect a new Chair, and Delegates to the Congressional District Committee Conventions.  Click here for the Official Call.

DATE: Saturday, February 28th from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

WHERE: South Lakes High School, 11400 South Lakes Dr, Reston, VA 20191

FEE: $35.00

VOTING: Only certified Delegates to the FCRC Convention may vote.

CANDIDATES FOR CHAIR: 2 candidates filed by the February 5, 2026 4 PM deadline and qualified for the election.

1. Katharine Gorka, incumbent (left)
2. Shelly Arnoldi (right)

FILE TO BE A DELEGATE: DEADLINE IS SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2026, 12:00 PM NOON - NO EXCEPTIONS!

• Non-Military Delegate Filing Forms
  • Click to file on line
  • Click for printable paper form, and pay by check or money order
• Military Delegate Filing Forms (only for active duty military)
  • Click to file on line
  • Click for printable paper form, and pay by check or money order

FAIRFAX COUNTY REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP, 2026-2028 TERM

The Fairfax County Republican Committee (FCRC) operates on a 2-year term.  Every 2 years the FCRC dissolves and reconstitutes its membership.

• ALL current Members must apply to RENEW membership
• There are 2 types of Membership:
  • Precinct Level Voting Members - meeting attendance requirement
  • Associate Members (at-large, non-voting) - no meeting attendance requirement
• The filing form serves as the application for membership:
  • Non-Military Filing Forms
    • Click to file on line
    • Click for printable paper form, and pay by check or money order
  • Military Filing Forms (only for active duty military)
    • Click to file on line
    • Click for printable paper form, and pay by check or money order
• Deadline to apply for Membership is Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 12:00 PM, Noon.  No exceptions!

Questions about membership? Email: membership@FairfaxGOP.org

CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT COMMITTEE CONVENTIONS:

8TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE:

• The 8th District convention was canceled because only 1 candidate filed for Chair for the 2026-28 term.

10th CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE:

• Convention date, location, and fee are TBD.
• Filing fees will be separately collected later, directly by the 10th CD Committee.
• Delegates will vote to elect a new Chair of the 10th CD Committee for the 2026-28 term.
• File to be a Delegate:
  • Non-Military Filing Forms
    • Click to file on line
    • Click for printable paper form, and pay by check or money order
  • Military Filing Forms (only for active duty military)
    • Click to file on line
    • Click for printable paper form, and pay by check or money order
• Deadline to apply to be a Delegate is Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 12:00 PM, Noon.  No exceptions!

11th CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE:

DATE: Saturday, April 18, 2026 from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

WHERE: Location TBD

FEE: $35

CANDIDATES FOR 11TH CD CHAIR: Filing deadline to be a candidate is Friday, February 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM, NOON.  Click for Candidate Filing Form.

• Delegates will vote to elect a new Chair of the 11th CD Committee for the 2026-28 term.
• File to be a Delegate:
  • Non-Military Filing Forms
    • Click to file on line
    • Click for printable paper form, and pay by check or money order
  • Military Filing Forms (only for active duty military)
    • Click to file on line
    • Click for printable paper form, and pay by check or money order
• Deadline to apply to be a Delegate is Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 12:00 PM, Noon.  No exceptions!

CONVENTION PROGRAM ADS & VENDOR TABLES

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Typically purchased by: Candidates, PACs, conservative organizations, and vendors

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: Do I need to renew my membership even if I was a member in 2024-2026?
A: Yes! There is no auto-renewal. Everyone must reapply.

Q: What if I miss the February 21 deadline?
A: No late filings accepted. Mark your calendar now!

Q: I don't know my Voter ID number. Where do I find it?
A: Visit fairfaxgop.org/yourinfo

Q: Can I file by paper instead of online?
A: Yes, printable PDF versions are available for each form.  Click for printable non-military filing form or for the printable military filing form.

Q: What if I have questions about the convention?
A: Email conventions@fairfaxgop.org

Q: What if I have questions about membership?
A: Email membership@fairfaxgop.org

Q: How will I find out if I have been certified as a Delegate?

A: You will receive an email from the Fairfax County Republican Committee notifying you that you have been certified.