Strategizing for Success: Inside the Arlington GOP’s Local Election Strategy

In this week’s episode, host Juan Carlos Fierro sits down with Matthew Hurtt, chairman of the Arlington County Republican Committee, for an inside look at the GOP's plans and prospects in deep-blue Arlington, Virginia. Hurtt shares insights from a recent state Republican gathering and lays out his vision for building the party's infrastructure and candidate pipeline to be competitive in local elections. The two discuss the ideal attributes of a strong Republican candidate in Arlington, the challenges of running as a conservative in an overwhelmingly Democratic area, and how issues like the "missing middle" housing policy could create opportunities. Hurtt also addresses the pros and cons of ranked-choice voting and the committee's fundraising goals to support future candidates. For anyone curious about the Republican roadmap in solidly blue urban areas, this episode is a must-listen.