The Hornet's Nest Republican Men's Club Blog & Newsletter

Article By Ken May, Hornet's Nest President

February 23, 2026

Hear ye, Hear ye. “Town Criers Wanted”!! There’s an election next week and no one seems to know. And if they do know, they don’t seem to care!

And that does not bode well for November!!

Article By Andrew Dunn, Publisher of Longleaf Politics

September 12, 2025

Hornet’s Nest member Andrew Dunn is also a contributing editor for the Charlotte Observer, Carolina Journal and Publisher of Longleaf Politics. Both Ken's article for "The Buzz" and Andrew's article deal with the state of our political future in Mecklenburg. Please consider taking advantage of a discounted subscription Andrew is offering Hornet’s Nest members and read Andrew's take on the GOP's next steps. If you want the inside information you can’t get anywhere else please subscribe to Longleaf Politics and visit our Hornet’s Nest website frequently for the latest political happenings in our area. 

Click the button below to read his take on the Municipal elections in Charlotte and where we, as Republicans, should focus our efforts.  And please consider subscribing to his newsletter.

PRESS RELEASE

Roy Cooper: A Disaster of a Candidate for US Senator

Roy Cooper supported illegal DEI, boys playing on girls’ sports teams and using girls’ bathrooms and locker rooms, open borders, and draconian COVID lockdowns. He also mismanaged and neglected hurricane and natural disaster victims, including victims of Helene in WNC last year. He failed as governor and would be a horrendous senator for North Carolina.

July 30, 2025 for immediate release

PRESS RELEASE

Thom Tillis to Not Seek Re-election to the US Senate

We thank Senator Thom Tillis for his years of service to the people of North Carolina and to the United States, and we wish him well. While we did not always agree with his votes or positions taken in the U.S. Senate, we are very grateful for his important work on behalf of the people of North Carolina.

As a member of the state legislature, Senator Tillis played a lead role in flipping the N.C. General Assembly to a Republican majority and demonstrated steady leadership as Speaker of the N.C. House. In the U.S. Senate, Senator Tillis has been an important voice and has distinguished himself as one of the greatest supporters of our military, especially those wounded in battle.

With Senator Tillis’ decision to not seek re-election to the Senate in 2026, North Carolina has an opportunity to elect a conservative who will fight for working families and secure borders.

June 30, 2025 for immediate release

PRESS RELEASE

State Auditor Dave Boliek appoints County Board of Elections Chairs

We commend State Auditor Dave Boliek who, today, made appointments across North Carolina of chairs of county boards of elections. We’re especially excited about his appointments in Mecklenburg and Union Counties.

Boliek appointed Charlotte attorney and Hornets Nest member Michael Peretz as Chair of the Mecklenburg County Board of Elections. Michael’s appointment gives the board of elections a Republican majority. 

Boliek appointed Monroe attorney Christopher Duggan as Chair of the Union County Board of Elections. Christopher’s appointment gives the board of elections a Republican majority.

June 24, 2025 for immediate release