WI – Brayden Myer, Republican candidate for Wisconsin Secretary of State, has been denied the opportunity to speak at the upcoming Republican Party of Wisconsin (RPW) Convention and will not be considered for endorsement by convention delegates, despite meeting all the criteria established by the RPW Endorsement Committee.
During the interview conducted by the RPW Endorsement Committee, Myer provided proof of meeting all the criteria. After the interview, Myer was notified that he was deemed “not viable” and that the RPW Executive Committee voted to not allow him to be considered for endorsement. After weeks of reaching out to the RPW, Myer has not been provided an explanation as to how the proof provided did not fit their criteria.
Additionally, the RPW Endorsement Committee’s own policy, which Myer’s campaign was provided only three days prior to the interview, states that candidate interviews must be conducted at least 30 days before convention. Myer’s interview was conducted only 28 days before convention, and he was given just two days’ notice that the interview would even take place. Incredibly, Myer has also been notified that he is not allowed to purchase a suite and table at the convention due to this decision.
Myer is also raising concerns about a conflict of interest within the endorsement process, noting that a member of the Endorsement Committee is collecting nomination signatures for one of his opponents — the same opponent who was the only candidate deemed “viable” by the committee.
“It is the duty of the Republican Party to treat all candidates equally during the primary, and we are not seeing that,” said Myer. “Delegates deserve to hear from their candidates at convention.”
Myer noted that his campaign complied with all stated requirements and participated in good faith throughout the interview process. He is now calling on RPW leadership to reverse this decision rather than give an automatic endorsement to the one candidate deemed viable.
“From the beginning of my campaign, I made it clear that I will fight for a government that represents the people, not the status quo,” said Myer. “Now the status quo is fighting back, and I will not let that deter me.”
A large majority of Republicans argue that excluding candidates from the convention stage before delegates can evaluate them creates the appearance of a predetermined process designed to limit debate and protect a favored candidate.
Myer will continue campaigning actively ahead of the Republican primary and looks forward to engaging directly with voters on the issues that matter most to Wisconsin families in an effort to make Wisconsin great again.
