First on FOX: Sen. Tim Scott (RS.C.) is running to lead the Senate Republican campaign arm in the next election cycle, sharing his announcement exclusively with FOX News Digital .
On Friday, Scott launched his candidacy after speculation last month that he was set to become chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) for the 2026 midterm cycle.
“Let's do it! I'm running for NRSC Chairman because two years of Republican policy is good, but four years of success under Donald J. Trump is even better. '' he told FOX News Digital in a statement.
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Scott expects to lead the Republican Party in the next Senate election. (Reuters)
“That means his entire four years as president will produce low inflation, secure borders, safe streets, and a generation of American prosperity! With Donald J. Trump in the White House, With Republican control in the U.S. Senate, we will protect our majority.'' Creating Opportunity for All Americans in 2026. ”
The South Carolina senator ran for president in the 2024 Republican primary, but later dropped out and endorsed Trump. He was also considered as President Trump's running mate before Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) was elected.
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Republican presidential candidate and former President Trump arrives to speak at an election night event at the Palm Beach Convention Center on November 6, 2024 in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Scott also released three high-profile endorsements to coincide with his campaign announcement.
Current NRSC Chairman Steve Daines (R-Mont.), who recently took over the reins of the Republican Party's campaign arm after successfully regaining the majority, has endorsed Scott.
“We took back the U.S. Senate in 2024, and there is no one more trustworthy to protect the majority in 2026 than Tim Scott,” Daines said in a statement.
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Sen. Tim Scott spoke Wednesday at a breakfast meeting of the South Carolina Republican delegation. (Getty Images)
The South Carolina Republican also has support from Senate Republican Conference Chairman John Barrasso (R-Wyo.).
“Tim's inspirational message, fundraising record and vision for the party make him the perfect partner for President Trump,” Barrasso said. “Together, they will protect and grow the Republican majority. There is no one better than Tim Scott.”
“Protecting the majority and growing the party starts with the vision and resources to compete anywhere, which is why I'm confident Tim will lead the NRSC through 2026,” said Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.). '' he said in his own statement. Support Scott.
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The election will be held on November 13 and, like other Senate Republican leadership races, will be decided by secret ballot.
Scott's candidacy to lead the NRSC comes as Republicans and Trump anticipate significant minority gains across the country in the 2024 election.
As one of only four Black senators in the 118th Congress and the only Black Republican senator, Scott has made numerous efforts to appeal to minority voters on behalf of the Republican Party.
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In the past three months, we have hosted Black Financial Literacy events in North Carolina, Black Opportunity Zone events in Wisconsin, Black Pastor events in Michigan, and school choice events in Wisconsin, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Chicago. did.
He also joined fellow Black Republican Rep. Burgess Owens (R-Utah). Byron Donald, Republican of Florida; John James, Republican of Michigan. and Wesley Hunt (R-Texas) earlier this year launched a weekly video series dedicated to the voices of Black Republican lawmakers. The series was called “America's Starting Five.”
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