Mainstream Republicans to host annual Cascade Conference in Issaquah
Published 7:40 pm Tuesday, April 28, 2026
This year’s Cascade Conference will be from Friday, May 29 to Sunday, May 31 where political action organization Mainstream Republicans of Washington will meet in Issaquah.
The three-day gathering will be the Hilton Garden Inn and will include the first debate of the season in this year’s race for Congress from Washington’s 4th District and presentations from candidates in this year’s races for the state Supreme Court.
“This year we’re bringing the conference back to the central Puget Sound area, and there is no more appropriate place for it,” said Mainstream Republicans Chair Deanna Martinez. “The suburbs of King, Pierce and Snohomish counties are the perennial battlefield of Washington politics. By taking our message where it is needed the most, we help demonstrate that thoughtful Republican leadership offers an antidote to the damaging policies we see on the state level today.”
Mainstream Republicans of Washington and its affiliated organizations are dedicated to promoting electable Republican candidates who “believe in good government, responsible policy development and positions that appeal to the majority of Washington voters.” The annual Cascade Conference, held since 1969, features presentations about Republican candidates and strategies and emerging issues in state politics.
The event’s keynote speakers will be Lieutenant Governor John Rodgers of Vermont and Utah Governor Spencer Cox.
Panel discussions are planned on housing and construction issues, public safety, statewide judicial races and the state business climate.
“These have been difficult times for the Republican Party in this state. Our conference agenda focuses on what we can do to regain our momentum. There are many reasons for us to be optimistic about the future as we look to rebuild,” said Sam Reed, former secretary of state and Cascade Conference co-founder.
The Hilton Garden Inn is located at 1800 Northwest Gilman Road in Issaquah. To register for the conference, visit washingtonmainstream.org/
