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From the Washington Examiner: Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) has expressed interest in leading Senate Republicans’ campaign arm in 2026 following his unsuccessful presidential run last year.
Scott has been making phone calls to his Senate colleagues to discuss chairing the National Republican Senatorial Committee, according to two sources familiar with the matter. The development comes as other Senate Republicans have withdrawn their names from consideration in the face of what is expected to be a less favorable campaign cycle for the party.
A spokesman for Scott confirmed that he is pursuing the chairmanship. He has made recent campaign stops to Nevada and Wisconsin on behalf of GOP candidates and will soon travel to Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Separately, he has raised more than six figures for 2024 Senate campaigns, while a super PAC linked to Scott plans to spend seven figures in swing states.
“The senator is grateful for the encouragement he has received from colleagues to run for chair of the NRSC. He is working tirelessly to send Donald Trump back to the White House and take the U.S. Senate, then looks forward to growing the Republican majority in 2026,” said Scott spokesman Nathan Brand.
The report notes that 20 of the 33 U.S. Senate seats up for election in 2026 are held by Republicans.
Others reportedly considering the leadership role include Sens. Ted Budd (R-NC) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN).
“… He is working tirelessly to send Donald Trump back to the White House and take the U.S. Senate, then looks forward to growing the Republican majority in 2026.”
— David Sivak (@DISivak) October 14, 2024
Scott has raised more than six figures for 2024 Senate campaigns, while an affiliated super PAC plans to spend seven figures in swing states. Full story: https://t.co/pey8RQZuV7
— David Sivak (@DISivak) October 14, 2024
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