The 2026 Convention of the Ninth Congressional District Republican Committee will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026 starting at 10:00 AM at the Wytheville Meeting Center, 333 Community Blvd., Wytheville, VA 24382.
Convention Call/Candidate Filing Form
- Download Full Call to Convention (PDF Format)
- Download Candidacy Filing Form (PDF Format)
Convention Logistics
- Convention called to order at 10:00am
- Registration opens at 8:30am, closes at 10:15am
- PHOTO ID REQUIRED FOR DELEGATE CREDENTIAL PICKUP
- MANDATORY REGISTRATION FEE OF $10.00 PER DELEGATE
Guest (non-delegate) Registrations
Those who were not elected as delegates to represent their county/city may register as a GUEST. A $10.00 guest registration fee is requested and a photo ID must be presented at the Convention to obtain your guest pass. Guest registrations do not include any voting rights at the Convention.
Unit Delegate Certification Information:
- Certification Instruction Letter to Unit Chairs from District Chairman (PDF Format)
- Unit Delegate/Alternate Delegate Certification Form (Word Format)
- Unit Delegate/Alternate Delegate Certification Form (PDF Format)
- Unit Certification Roster (Excel Format)
Convention Candidates List
- District Chairman Candidates List* (as of filing deadline):
Caleb Seth Cruey (Washington County)
Tyler Chase Starnes (Scott County)
*The Convention Nominations Committee will report the official list of candidates for each office at the Convention after meeting to review and officially approve the filings.