Republicans are showcasing their 'team effort' as they aim to defend and expand their Senate majority in the 2026 midterm elections. The National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) unveiled its new vice chair program during its annual winter meeting in Palm Beach, Florida. The five vice chairs will operate as an informal board of directors, providing ideas, oversight, and accountability to help the committee expand its services and modernize.
NRSC Chair Sen. Tim Scott emphasized unity between President Donald J. Trump and Senate Republicans to deliver for the American people and protect the Senate majority. The five vice chairs, including Sens. Jim Banks, Marsha Blackburn, Katie Britt, Bernie Moreno, and Pete Ricketts, will play key roles in fundraising, candidate recruitment, and incumbent protection.
During a panel discussion, the vice chairs pledged to support Scott in protecting incumbents facing tough re-elections and raising the necessary resources to secure victories. They will hold regular meetings to review budget items, fundraising progress, and political updates. Each vice chair committed to raising $5 million for the committee and participating in an incumbent protection program.
Senate Republicans, who won back control of the Senate in the 2024 elections, will focus on defending their majority in battleground states like Michigan, Georgia, and New Hampshire. Democrats, on the other hand, plan to target Republican-held seats in Maine and North Carolina in the upcoming elections.
The GOP's strategy for the 2026 midterms involves a coordinated effort to maintain their Senate majority and continue working with President Trump to fulfill their promises to the American people. The vice chairs are determined to leverage all available resources to secure victories and deliver on their agenda.
