Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) is critically contemplating making a run to develop into chair of the Nationwide Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) in 2026, sources informed The Hill.
Two Senate GOP sources informed The Hill that Scott began making calls to senators over the weekend a few potential bid to guide Senate Republicans’ marketing campaign arm.
“It’s his if he goes forward with it,” one Senate GOP aide stated.
A Scott spokesperson confirmed that he’s wanting into a possible run.
“The Senator is grateful for the encouragement he has received from colleagues to run for chair of the NRSC,” stated Nathan Model, a high Scott political aide. “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.”
The one-time presidential candidate and high Republican on the Senate Banking Committee has made journeys to Nevada and Wisconsin, and is anticipated to make comparable visits to assist Senate candidates in Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania.
A Scott tremendous PAC can be spending seven figures throughout plenty of battleground states.
The information got here after Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) determined towards a run. He was beforehand thought-about the lead candidate to tackle the thankless function that entails assembly with donors and crisscrossing the nation.
He’s additionally being floated as a potential candidate to develop into legal professional normal if former President Trump wins in November.
“Senator Schmitt was extremely grateful for support from all corners of the conference but is not going to seek the NRSC chairmanship next Congress,” a senior Schmitt aide informed The Hill.
Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.), who additionally was mulling over a potential run, additionally signaled that she isn’t serious about taking over the NRSC function subsequent cycle.
The Alabama Republican is seen as a first-rate candidate to be a key a part of Republican management down the highway. She is part of Senate Minority Chief Mitch McConnell’s (R-Ky.) management workforce.
NRSC chair is the lone Senate GOP management place that doesn’t have a declared candidate.
The 2026 cycle can be not shaping as much as be a enjoyable one for Republicans. There are solely a few pickup alternatives in Democratic seats, and two of the most important races might be for seats occupied by GOP Sens. Susan Collins (Maine) and Thom Tillis (N.C.). Of the 33 seats on the map, 20 are held by Republicans.
It’s thought-about the hardest map because the similar crop of senators had been up in 2020.
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