The Washington County Republican Party booth at the 2026 Business & Brews event was a good opportunity for Republican candidates to meet and mingle. Republican candidates attending were Legislative District #16 primary winner Ted Japp, Blair School Board member running for re-eleciton Courtney Tabor and Blair City Council Ward #4 candidate Shawn Cooper. Republican yard signs and palm cards for Gov. Pillen, Senator Ricketts, Congressman Smith, Secretary Petersen were also available at the WCRP booth. A big thanks to volunteers Carlie Bettin, Ritch Nelson, Kent Van Horn, Brenda Orr, Lori Japp.