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Wagoner County GOP Memorial Day Message
Reminder that our next General Meeting will be on June 5, 2025. More information will be coming out next week. We'll look forward to seeing you then.
Musings from the Chair
Memorial Day Musings: Honoring Sacrifice, Confronting Apathy
As we approach Memorial Day, I find myself reflecting on the profound sacrifices made by our nation’s heroes—from the minutemen at Lexington and Concord to the soldiers storming the beaches of Normandy, from the jungles of Vietnam to the mountains of Afghanistan. These brave souls, many now resting at Arlington and other hallowed grounds, gave their lives for the freedoms we hold dear. As an Army veteran myself, I feel a deep responsibility to honor their legacy not just with words, but with action.
Their sacrifice stands in stark contrast to the apathy that has crept into our society. The liberties they died for have, in some ways, bred complacency. We see the consequences all around us: corruption festering in our government, radical ideologies taking root on college campuses, foreigners who don't hold our values demanding to be financed to be here, and the bizarre push to normalize gender dysphoria as a basis for rights. These are not mere political issues—they are symptoms of a deeper moral and cultural decay. And we, as a nation, are complicit. Voter turnout is abysmal, and for too long, many of us, especially the “old guard” Republicans, have taken the high road, avoiding confrontation in the name of civility, and simply capitulated. But that restraint has contributed to the catastrophe we now face.The Grassroots movement within our party recognizes this truth: sitting back and letting others “do” has been the problem for decades. And while I completely understand the desire to just live our lives and be "left alone", our fallen heroes didn’t have the luxury of disengagement. They didn’t pass the buck or focus solely on their own lives. They answered the call, often at the ultimate cost. If we are to honor them, we must do more than lay wreaths or raise flags. "We the People" must engage—fiercely, consistently, and unapologetically—in the fight for our nation’s soul.
We are at war, not with bullets or bombs (yet), but in a battle of good versus evil. The stakes are no less real. John F. Kennedy once asked, “What can you do for your country?” But this Memorial Day, I propose a different question: What have I sacrificed for my country? The answer for too many of us is “not enough.” Our heroes gave everything. And while time is a precious commodity, is our time more valuable than the blood of those heroes? They didn’t grill burgers or scroll through their phones while the world burned—they stood in the breach.
So, as we gather with family and friends this weekend, let’s do more than fire up the grill. Let’s ask ourselves what we’re willing to sacrifice to save our country now. Will we speak out against corruption? Will we challenge the ideologies poisoning our institutions? Will we run for office, volunteer, or simply show up to a school board meeting? Engagement is not optional—it’s our duty. It’s how we honor those who gave all.
Let’s commit to being the change our nation desperately needs. For the sake of those who rest in peace, let’s fight for a future worthy of their sacrifice. God bless them all.
In hope and resolve,
Terri Coulter
Chairman, Wagoner County Republican Party
Wagoner County GOP May 2025 Update
Reminder that we will not be having our regular General Meeting on May 1, 2025, due to the OKGOP State Convention occurring on May 3. The next General Meeting will be June 5, 2025. We'll look forward to seeing you then.
Musings from the Chair
Reflections on Liberty: From Lexington and Concord to Wagoner County
As I sit here, reflecting on last week's 250th anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and Concord, I can’t help but feel a stirring. Those farmers and shopkeepers who stood on that April morning in 1775 weren’t chasing power or prestige. They were ordinary folks, like you and me, who looked at a system of control—an empire that dismissed their voices—and said, “Enough.” They fought not for themselves but for a future where the people, not distant elites, would hold the reins. Their courage sparked a revolution, and I find myself wondering: what does their legacy mean for us today, here in Wagoner County?
We’re in a battle of our own, aren’t we? Not with muskets, but with ideas and resolve. I see it on the national stage, where a deep state—entrenched, unaccountable—works alongside global forces to erode the very freedoms those minutemen fought for. It’s a kind of tyranny, subtle but real, that seeks to centralize power and silence the will of the people. It’s the same spirit of control that sparked defiance in 1775, and it’s a fight that feels closer than ever. But then I look at our own corner of the world, here in Wagoner County, and I see something remarkable: you, grassroots Republicans, rising up in that same defiant spirit.Our recent County GOP election was no small thing. It was a quiet revolution, a moment when the people of this party said, “This is ours.” You chose a vision of empowerment over entitlement, of community over control. I think about those who’ve held the reins before, some who still see the party as their personal domain—something "they" built (so I've been told). I don’t begrudge them their passion, but I wonder if they realize the strength of a party that belongs to its members, not to a select few. The future isn’t in clinging to old ways; it’s in trusting the people to lead. Those who can’t embrace that vision might find it hard to walk this path with us, and I hope they’ll reflect on what it means to stand for something bigger than themselves.
You are the heart of this party, just as those colonists were the heart of a fledgling nation. Our goals feel like an echo of Lexington; a refusal to let a few dictate the course of the many. But the fight doesn’t end with a vote. It’s in the meetings you attend, the ideas you share, the roles you step into. Every time you show up, you’re pushing back against the same forces—local, national, global—that want to keep power in the hands of the few. I’m inspired by you, and I’m honored to serve as your Chairman in this moment. Together, we can forge a Republican Party that’s a beacon of liberty, right here in Wagoner County, standing firm against the deep state and any system that undervalues the people.
The minutemen didn’t win in a day, but they lit a fire that still burns. I see that fire in the people with whom I've spoken. I feel it in the conversations we’re having, in the energy of this grassroots movement. We’re not just fighting for a party; we’re fighting for a principle—that the people, not a few seeking power or recognition for themselves, should shape our future. From the fields of Lexington and Concord to the meeting rooms of Wagoner County, that’s a legacy worth carrying forward. So, join me. Let’s keep this fire burning, not for power or prestige, but for the promise of a party, and a nation, that belongs to us all.
In hope and resolve,
Terri Coulter
Chairman, Wagoner County Republican Party
Upcoming events
September 9, 2025 - Special Elections Candidates and Propositions
Tuesday, September 09, 2025 at 07:00 AMYour Local Polling Location-
Election Day: Tuesday, September 9, 2025 - 7:00 am - 7:00 pm at your assigned polling location
- Last day to register to vote: Friday, August 15, 2025
- Deadline to request absentee ballot: 5 PM, Monday, August 25, 2025
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October 14, 2025 - Special Elections Propositions Only
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- Last day to register to vote: Friday, September 19, 2025
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- Thursday, October 9, 2025, 8 AM - 6 PM
- Friday, October 10, 2025, 8 AM - 6 PM
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- More information to come.
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We invite you to check our our entire website at WagonerGOP.com
- To download a sample ballot go to okvoterportal.okelections.us
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November 18, 2025 - Special Elections Candidates and Propositions
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 07:00 AMYour Local Polling Location-
Election Day: Tuesday, November 18, 2025 - 7:00 am - 7:00 pm at your assigned polling location
- Last day to register to vote: Friday, October 24, 2025
- Deadline to request absentee ballot: 5 PM, Monday, November 3, 2025
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Early voting:
- Thursday, November 13, 2025, 8 AM - 6 PM
- Friday, November 14, 2025, 8 AM - 6 PM
- Early Voting Locations:
- More information to come.
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We invite you to check our our entire website at WagonerGOP.com
- To download a sample ballot go to okvoterportal.okelections.us
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If you don't know your local polling location for Tuesday, November 18th you can visit hosting.okelections.gov/earlyvote.html
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Election Day: Tuesday, September 9, 2025 - 7:00 am - 7:00 pm at your assigned polling location