The race is on!
Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) is running to lead the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) for the 2026 midterm cycle.
On Friday, Scott officially launched his bid to lead the NRSC after speculation last month that he planned to do so, per Fox News.
“Let’s do this! I’m running for NRSC Chair because two years of a Republican agenda is good, but four years of success under Donald J. Trump is even better,” he told Fox News Digital in a statement.
“That means the entire four years of his presidency will create low inflation, secure borders and safe streets, leading to a generation of American prosperity! With Donald J. Trump in the White House and Republicans leading the U.S. Senate, we will protect our majority in 2026 and create opportunities for all Americans.”
The South Carolina senator ran for president in the 2024 Republican primary before dropping out and endorsing Trump.
Scott also announced three high-profile endorsements to go with his campaign.
Current NRSC Chairman Steve Daines (R-Mont.) who just successfully led the campaign arm in helping Republicans take back the majority, has thrown his support behind Scott.
“We took back the U.S. Senate in 2024, and there is no one I trust more to protect the majority in 2026 than Tim Scott,” Daines said in a statement.
The South Carolina Republican was also endorsed by Senate Republican Conference Chairman John Barrasso (R-Wyo).
“Tim’s inspiring message, record of fundraising and vision for the party makes him the perfect partner for President Trump,” Barrasso said. “Together, they will protect and grow the Republican majority. There’s nobody better than Tim Scott.”
“Protecting the majority and growing the party starts with a vision and the resources to compete anywhere. That is why I’m confident in Tim leading the NRSC into 2026,” Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) said in his own statement backing Scott.
The election will be held on Nov. 13 and decided via a secret ballot along with other Senate GOP leadership races.
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I heard Tim Scott speak several years ago. He is intelligent, articulate and a patriot. He would be a superb choice for ANY position in the Republican Party. Hope to see more of him.