Scott Pio

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 9, 2026 Conservative Action Network Launches Free Technology Tools to Expand Civic Participation and Reduce Barriers for Local Candidates [Loudoun County, VA] — Conservative Action Network (CAN), a newly formed social welfare organization, today announced its launch to promote the common good by expanding civic engagement and reducing structural barriers that limit who can effectively participate in local and state elections. The organization will provide free software tools—where state law permits—that support direct voter contact and data-informed outreach, helping more community members run competitive races without the heavy intermediary costs that currently discourage participation. CAN’s primary purpose is the promotion of social welfare through broader civic involvement. Any political activity is secondary and conducted in full compliance with federal and state law. At a Glance - Social welfare organization focused on expanded civic participation - Free software tools for voter contact and data outreach (where state law allows) - Goal: lower barriers so more community members can run and voters have more choices - Seeking $5,000 in recurring monthly support to sustain the platform - Website: ConservativeActionNetwork.or… Why the 2026 Midterms Underscore the Need for Better Civic Infrastructure The 2026 midterm elections follow repeated cycles in which high costs and limited tools have reduced competitive races and narrowed voter choice. In Virginia’s 2025 elections, Democrats swept every statewide office. Abigail Spanberger defeated Winsome Earle-Sears for Governor by roughly 57 percent to 42 percent. Ghazala Hashmi defeated John Reid for Lieutenant Governor by about 55 percent to 44 percent. Jay Jones defeated Jason Miyares for Attorney General by approximately 52 percent to 46 percent. Republicans failed to break 50 percent in any of those contests and underperformed both Donald Trump’s 2024 total and Glenn Youngkin’s 2021 total. The same structural issues—uncontested seats, consultant-driven costs that consume half or more of contributions, and limited modern tools—have continued into the 2026 cycle. When local candidates face $10,000–$50,000 in service fees and statewide candidates face $50,000–$100,000 before they can effectively reach voters, fewer people run. When seats go uncontested, as 15 House of Delegates seats did in 2025 and 20 did in 2023, hundreds of thousands of voters lose the opportunity to choose. Midterms amplify these gaps because they depend heavily on local and state races where resources are thinner. Aggressive modern technology can help reverse that pattern by lowering the cost of direct voter contact and data-informed outreach. Expanding the number of people who can participate as candidates increases competition, improves accountability, and gives voters more meaningful choices—core elements of stronger civic life. A Twenty-Year Structural Imbalance Documented in The Blueprint This effort is informed by the long-term structural reality documented in The Blueprint: How the Democrats Won Colorado (and Why Republicans Everywhere Should Care) by Adam Schrager and Rob Witwer. For roughly the last 20 years, progressive donors and organizations built coordinated infrastructure—beginning with the Colorado Democracy Alliance around 2004—that operates outside traditional party structures through nonprofits, data-driven targeting, and year-round operations. That model has been adapted across states, counties, and localities. No comparable permanent civic infrastructure was built on the other side. The results in Virginia in 2025 and patterns visible in the 2026 midterms are consistent with one side operating sustained networks while the other continues to rely on high-cost consultants, incomplete recruitment, and tools that do not scale. Addressing that imbalance through practical technology that lowers barriers is one step toward restoring broader participation and meaningful voter choice. Time remains limited if communities want more competitive local races in the years ahead. Ignored Approaches and Local Contrast Four years ago, Scott Pio shared detailed approaches with then-Virginia GOP Chair on strengthening results in Virginia and expanding the House of Delegates majority. Last year he discussed comparable data and strategies with then Virginia GOP Chair focused on statewide competitiveness. Neither set of recommendations was adopted, and efforts were made to remove Pio as Loudoun County Republican Committee chair despite local gains. Also last year, Pio sat down with Senator Bryce Reeves and walked through data and voting mechanisms in Virginia along with what it would take to compete effectively for U.S. Senate. Within two weeks Reeves withdrew from the race. Under Pio’s local leadership, the Loudoun County Republican Committee substantially increased membership and raised $1,200,000 —compared with roughly $20,000 annually before—while improving the county’s Republican position by 9 points. Those results showed that practical tools and consistent outreach can expand participation even in competitive areas. Broader application of data-driven and technology-supported approaches was largely not pursued at the state level. “I am frustrated—deeply frustrated—with a system that lets consultants get rich while candidates and communities get shortchanged,” said founder Scott Pio. “We are done waiting for the same structures to fix themselves. Aggressive technology that puts tools directly in the hands of local candidates is how we expand real civic participation and give voters more choices.” What Candidates Receive CAN offers free software that supports direct voter contact, data-informed outreach, and efficient campaign operations to approved applicants in states that permit such assistance. In jurisdictions that restrict free software or in-kind support to candidates, the organization fully complies with applicable law and provides only legally permitted support. The tools are designed to reduce intermediary costs so candidates can focus resources on reaching voters. Application details and state-by-state compliance information are available on the organization’s website. Call to Action CAN is seeking $5,000 in recurring monthly support from individuals who share its commitment to expanded civic participation and more competitive local races. These funds will sustain the technology platform and related engagement efforts. These funds will FIRE many of the consultants we have grown to hate always getting paid while their candidates continue to lose. Candidates and community groups preparing for the 2027 cycle and beyond can learn about the application process and available tools at conservativeactionnetwork.or…. Media inquiries and requests for founder availability or additional materials should be directed to the contact below. For more information on the organization’s social welfare mission, priorities, or to contribute, visit conservativeactionnetwork.or…. About Conservative Action Network Conservative Action Network is a social welfare organization whose primary purpose is the promotion of the common good and general welfare of communities through expanded civic engagement, public education on constitutional republic participation, and aggressive modern technology that reduces barriers for candidates focused on local and state issues. It provides free software and support resources where permitted by law, with the aim of increasing the number of people who can effectively participate in the electoral process. Donations are not tax-deductible. More information is available at conservativeactionnetwork.or…. Scott Pio Founder, Conservative Action Network Website: ConservativeActionNetwork.or…

That’s because the local unit for Rs is now controlled and operated by consultants who only work if they get paid. It’s disgusting what their lack of work has led to!!!

You can now suicide yourself legally in Virginia. You can now kill babies legally in Virginia. But, there is no death penalty in Virginia. Crazy.

Amen! Mashallah! Baruch Hashem! Bhagwan ki kripa se!!!

The entire ELECTED leadership of the VAGOP should resign effective immediately. Due to intentional negligence of the rules of voting. FULL STOP. Put @JenKiggans in charge!!!!

Suhas Subramanyam still putting up presidential election numbers here in Loudoun. 127k is a presidential year for Suhas in Loudoun County for 2024. This year he puts up 118k for 2026. Our presidential turnout for Rs in Loudoun is 100k MAX. No matter how hard we try, Suhas would still win Loudoun. Clancy put up 98k votes in 2024. Beckwith put up 58k in 2026. Even if Clancy would have won two years ago, he would have certainly lost this year. The only way they lose in NOVA is by conversion of voters into Republicans. Otherwise there is zero chance to ever win NOVA or Loudoun again. Georgie put up his best effort with absolutely ZERO outreach functions and events. No one understands the math, not even his consultants. OUTREACH OR DIE. Republicans MUST INVITE Muslims, Latinos and Indians if they ever desire to win Loudoun or NOVA again. Clancy knows this. Why didn’t he demand outreach to happen as the Chairman of the 10th District?

Most important live mid term election coverage going on at this very moment. youtube.com/live/mtjsW9r4g_s…

50+ precincts unmanned and unstaffed by Republicans in Loudoun. Georgie’s campaign promise to fill the precincts is dead. He had 7 months to staff these precincts and he didn’t even staff 50% of them. He is taking a backseat position and has let the consultants take charge of the committee. I fear for EVERY CONSTITUTIONAL officer in Loudoun. 3 years ago, we won every seat. 2027 looks incredibly bleak.

Moving to Red Baron Pizza moving forward just because of this!

Somewhere, in the middle of Virginia has changed turnout numbers have changed.... College Towns and NOVA.

Georgie promised to win ALL elections in his speech. Yet there is ZERO REPUBLICAN presence at the voting precincts for early voting. No one setup the tents either! Poor Bert and David. How can you win any election if you fail to show up?

May God Bless America WOW.

Misusing Donor Dollars? Georgie and his consultant volunteer staff are also being paid. Of the top 6 payments made by Georgie and the LCRC, 5 of those payments went to consultations. $5,000 for 5 minutes on WMAL. When you spend $5,000 you can get 500,000 impressions on social media. $2,000 goes straight to Scott Mineo and Elicia Brand. They are co partners in corragio consulting. Elicia is also an officer of LCRC. She is literally paying herself. Codes and graphics is more of the exact same directly influenced by the same coragio consulting. Vespa Partners is more consulting that has their hands in many GOP politics around the state. None other than Geary Higgins Chief if Staff as a delegate, Campaign Manager of Higgins and countless others. They charge substantial fees and multiply costs by a factor of 5-10. Lastly, executive press is the most expensive print shop in Northern Virginia to none other than a GOP loyalist. Just more influence rather than capitalism. The LCRC doesn’t believe in capitalism or volunteerism. Instead, they believe in paying their influence networks.