Bartow GOP Monthly Meeting - March 24, 2026

State Election Board Member, and GOP Leader Salleigh Grubbs!

THREE District 11 Congressional Candidates!

Rob Adkerson, Chris Mora and Lisa Carlquist

Bartow GOP Monthly Meeting - 3/24/26, 6 p.m. (Doors open at 5:45 pm). 

Georgia Highlands College, Cartersville Campus,

5441 Highway 20 NE, Cartersville, GA.

Note, that these candidates are presented by the Bartow GOP as a service to our members and the community. The Bartow GOP is not endorsing any candidate in the Republican Primary.

Member, State Board of Elections.

Salleigh Grubs currently serves as the GAGOP First Vice Chair, after having served as the Cobb County Republican Party Chairwoman for four years. After being term limited, Salleigh ran for and became the party's first vice chair. She served as a 2024 delegate to the RNC Convention, and in 2025 one of sixteen to serve as an elector for President Donald J. Trump.

Salleigh served as the Georgia lead on the RNC's National Election Integrity Committee, educating and training nation wide working in conjunction with Former Senator now Ambassador to China, David Perdue.

When a vacancy came open on the Georgia State Election Board with the resignation of former State Senator Rick Jeffares, Salleigh was appointed to the SEB by Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones.

Congressional Candidate (District 11)

Rob Adkerson is a former small business owner in the alarm and surveillance sector. Rob was raised in Alpharetta, with deep family roots in Cherokee and Bartow counties.

Rob and his wife Ashley have lived in Bartow County for 26 years, and have been married for 38 years, and have three adult children and soon to be six grandchildren.

When bad policy out of Washington had disastrous effects on Rob’s business, he became active in politics, founded a local tea party group, and held many positions in the local, district, and state GOP, before eventually managing Barry Loudermilk’s campaign for Congress. He then served as Congressman Loudermilk’s Chief of staff for just over eleven years.

In his time as Chief of Staff Rob developed strong personal and working relationships with constituents and community leaders across the district, and Washington, D.C.

Rob’s extensive knowledge of the role and operations of a Congressional office make him uniquely suited to serve as the next Representative for the people of the Eleventh District

Congressional Candidate (District 11)

Chris Mora

Community service has always been a profound passion of mine, especially in the community I call home. My journey into politics began in 2019, when I was elected at convention as the Vice Chair of Programs for the Pickens County Republican Party. The following year, I stepped up to fill an open position as the 1st Vice Chair. My commitment deepened as I was honored to be elected Chairman of the Pickens County Republican Party—not once, but twice until 2025, when I chose to pursue a run for Congress instead.

In 2021, I proudly became one of the founding sponsors of the Mountain Young Republicans, which united the voices of Pickens and Fannin Counties. That same year, I also co-founded the Power of 5—a dynamic group that organized debates and forums, fostering collaboration among GOP members from Pickens, Gilmer, Fannin, Towns, and Union Counties. In 2022 I ran and won the position of 1st Vice Chair for the 11th Congressional District. Even through the challenges of redistricting, I won three times in this role until I made the pivotal choice to run for Congress in 2025, which led me to step back from that position.

Congressional Candidate (District 11)

Lisa Carlquist is a devoted mother, grandmother, and proven conservative business leader who has called Georgia home for nearly fifty years. Her faith is central to her life and leadership — grounding her in justice, responsibility, and a commitment to standing up for what is right.

When her husband Doug passed away suddenly in 2003, Lisa forged ahead — raising their daughter on her own while building her career in the custom manufacturing industry. In 2010, she founded Artisan Custom Closets in Marietta, building it from a one-person operation into a company with hundreds of employees and millions of dollars invested in Georgia's economy. In 2022, she completed a successful sale to a private equity firm.

Lisa doesn't just talk about economic growth — she's created it. A Day One supporter of President Trump, she isn't a career politician — she's a political outsider, a builder and a doer running for Congress to fight for Georgia families and ensure the American Dream remains possible for the next generation.

Reservation details

RSVP and Member rates: SIGN UP FOR MEMBERSHIP ONLINE and Earn Member Discount for meeting! Please note, we are now offering MEMBER and NON-MEMBER RATES. Members will have a 5$ discount with and Advanced Ticket Purchase for the meeting. Those MEMBERS who would prefer to attend without purchasing a meal can obtain a Free ($0) ticket.

Non-Members can purchase a ticket with a meal for $25, or attend with no meal for $5. NON-Members CAN purchase a Membership today and receive the member rates. Just select the "member" ticket rates and then, at the next step purchase a membership.

For the time being, this is all on the honor system, but non-members who have entered without a membership will be politely contacted later to help them join as a member!

MEETING DETAILS We will meet at the CARTERSVILLE Campus of Georgia Highlands College. 5441 Highway 20 NE, Cartersville, GA. Park behind Building B. Meet in "BALLROOM" of "Student Center". Signs and members will guide you. Doors open at 5:45. Meeting Starts at 6 pm, We will be offering a Buffet dinner. Members will get discounted rates of $5 vs non-members. Also those who RSVP by 10/22 will achieve a $5 discount. Meals bought at the site will cost $25. Also Members not wanting meals can attend for free.