I was born and raised in Oklahoma and graduated from the University of South Alabama with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting. My husband and I have made Mesa our home for the last 28 years and raised our son here. Now with my son away at school, I have even more time to focus on politics and turning Arizona red again.

I am a Christian America First Republican and ventured into politics after the 2020 stolen election. I began helping with the board of supervisors recall effort and then worked the Arizona audit all while working full time.  As a PC in LD15, I have been heavily engaged with recruiting and onboarding new America First PCs. I have been a top recruiter in my LD and have even recruited PCs in nearby LDs. I believe we are going to need a lot more help to take our state back, so this is a top priority for me.

I plan to continue working to recruit and onboard PCs. I am also passionate about empowering PCs to learn Robert’s Rules of Order to help them navigate and speak up at their LD meetings and to make them more effective. Lastly, I am a team player, and I will work with the county board in whatever capacity necessary to win.

Michelle was born and raised in Baltimore Maryland but has made Arizona her home for over 30 years. She is a US Air Force Veteran, having served for 15 years with her last assignment being Luke AFB. She graduated from the USAF Community College with a degree in Applied Sciences although her chosen career path was eventually that of fashion design choosing to use her God given gift to create for private clientele. Michelle is married to her husband of 35 years and has one son and two beautiful grandsons.

Michelle’s life has always been about service wherever needed. She is a grassroots patriot who’s journey into politics began volunteering with Latinos for Trump. She was an Adjudicator for the 2020 election, worked the audit as an observer and table manager, canvassed, door knocked, and phone banked for the 2020, 2022 and 2024 elections.

Michelle has been attending the Executive Guidance Committee(EGC) meetings regularly for more than two years. As the previous LD23 Chairman, she has also been a member of the EGC. She has the knowledge and understanding of the responsibilities of this body. Michelle has also served in the office of Secretary for the Estrella Conservative Republican Club of which she is a member, so she has experience recording meeting minutes and ensuring the information is distributed in a timely manner. It would be an honor to serve as a member of the MCRC and to be a part of continuing the great work this body has done over the past two years.

Please feel free to contact Michelle anytime at M.Altherr@protonmail.com

Joanie Colson is a Christian Conservative who believes the US Constitution is, and always has been, the bedrock of our Republic and strongly believes the grassroots efforts of Patriots will make our country great again.  Her focus is to work to get strong conservative candidates to fill all elected positions, support election integrity efforts and support our PCs in every way possible. She is also focused on what is going on in the schools and improving communication among the MCRC and the LDs as we move forward.

As a 30+ educator she knows the importance of providing information to the PCs and the Voters so they can make good decisions and find ways to be involved. We need to work hard in 2026 to get true Patriots elected into every office from PC to Governor.  Our state and our county are at stake. The only way we win is by working together and standing strong. Joanie has been married to Rick for 38 years and they have one son.  Both are PCs in LD27 and Rick serves as the LD chaplain. A native of Phoenix, she enjoys time with family, camping, baking, and teaching at Grand Canyon University in the College of Arts and Media as the Theatre Education professor and improv comedy coach.

Mike Franklin, devoted husband, father, and stepfather to six children, twelve grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Arizona resident rooted in family and faith, Mike lives on the principles of integrity, fairness, and hard work.

Proven leader in Maricopa County, Mike, serves as LD4 Secretary, PC, and State Committeeman. A trusted presence at county and state meetings, working behind the scenes; credentialing, aggregating, and ensuring meetings run smoothly and transparently.

Mike's commitment to Republican victory:
- Organized phone banks turning out thousands of conservative voters
- Managed ballot-curing rooms protecting every legal vote
- Led voter registration drives
- Coordinated placement of campaign signs for conservatives
- Trained more than 150 PC's and volunteers on Voter Spectrum.
- A key data coordinator, merging campaign databases and executing large-scale text messaging operations with 15 LDs

On the front lines of election integrity, Mike worked polling locations and observed voting machine certification as an official observer.
Mike Franklin doesn't just talk about conservative values-he lives them. He is running for Member-At-Large to bring his experience, work ethic, and leadership to a broader role, strengthening our party, supporting our candidates, and defending election integrity.

Mike Franklin: Proven Leadership. Real Results. Ready to Serve.

R.C. Maxwell is a Christian, husband, and father residing in Phoenix, Arizona. A seasoned political strategist with more than 13 years of experience in policy advocacy and conservative campaigns, he brings unwavering determination, productivity, and innovative thinking to every coalition he serves.

His candid "man-on-the-street" interviews with left-wing protesters, along with his widely covered and viral exchanges with prominent figures such as Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, former Secretary Hillary Clinton, and Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs, have garnered national attention. Trained in marketing, political science, and communications, Maxwell also excelled in competitive debate during college, advancing to national semi-finals at Texas Tech University.

Though known publicly for his bold approach, Maxwell views himself primarily as a "behind-the-scenes warrior." His strategic insights have bolstered the work of influential organizations and individuals, including James O’Keefe, Turning Point Action, Citizens Alliance, ACT for America, Black Voices for Trump, Salem Media Group, and Loomer Unleashed. He currently serves as National Security Correspondent (covering the Pentagon) for RedState.

Maxwell said he decided to serve on the MCRC board “to offer his experience and expertise for the effort that will be required to prevent Maricopa county from slipping deeper into corruption and radical left-wing rot.” Don’t hesitate to reach out: rc@rcmaxwell.com

Sarah comes from a Patriotic Military family where her father, uncles, brothers and son have all served. As the daughter of a purple heart Marine and the mother of a purple heart Army Specialist, her passion to restore the foundation of this great nation is stronger than ever.

She was active in the Republican Party in southern California for many years before moving to Arizona in 2020. The election debacle activated her to jump into the Maricopa political landscape. She attended rallies and hearings, spoke on bills in the house and senate, and engaged with neighbors and friends to raise awareness on issues, and how to get involved to make a difference. She initially became a PC, then PC Captain, and with her finance background became the LD4 Treasurer. She is currently serving as an MCRC Member at Large for the 2026-28 term.

Sarah strives to amplify the voices and concerns of the boots-on-the-ground hard working PC's at the county level, to cultivate unified priorities and action plans to support our Republican elected officials and candidates.

I have been a registered Republican since the age of 18 and actively engaged in Arizona politics since 2021. The concerns of my friends, family and community after the 2020 election motivated me to get involved and better understand elections and election processes. I love this country and the wisdom of the US Constitution.
-Senate Appointed Observer at the 2021 Maricopa County Election Audit
-Testified numerous times at the AZ Capitol on election integrity issues
-2021 LD14 PC
-2022 LD14 Trilogy Precinct Captain
-Current State Committeeman
-Board of Directors United Patriots
-Most recently participated as a guest at the 2025 Atlanta RNC Summer Meeting