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Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Republican group lays out plan to gain ground in 2 key Dem-leaning states in 2025 elections
FIRST ON FOX: The first election cycle of President Donald Trump's second term poses an opportunity for the GOP to make electoral inroads in two Democrat-leaning states, a Republican campaign group said in a memo being released Tuesday. The Republican State Leadership Committee (RSLC) announced Tuesday that Republicans will take an offensive posture in the lead-up to the November elections in the Democrat-leaning states of Virginia and New Jersey. The group hopes to take the lessons learned from Democrat gains seen following Trump's first electoral victory in 2016 to create a more winning strategy for the first election cycle of Trump's second term. "While the 2025 races in Virginia and New Jersey will be challenging, we have the opportunity – and strategy – to avoid a 2017 relapse," RSLC President Edith Jorge-Tuñón wrote in a memo released Tuesday outlining the group's strategy for the states. "We have learned from our past experiences and are ready to fight smarter. With the right resources, we can break through Democrat strongholds, make strides in key districts, and disrupt the Left's plan to gain unchecked momentum heading into 2026." These Are The 2025 Elections To Watch As Trump Returns To White House New Jersey and Virginia will be seeing several important statewide elections later this year, including elections for governor and several races for various key House seats that could prove pivotal for the balance of power in these states. Both states will also see local races this year for major school districts, such as Virginia's Loudoun County, as well as some races for municipal government employees, such as Jersey City mayor and Richmond City commonwealth attorney. Read On The Fox News App Gop Lawmakers Demand Loudoun County Schools Investigate Alleged 'Attacks' Against Parents The RSLC strategy says that in both Virginia and New Jersey, Republicans plan to focus on Democrats' legislative shortcomings on issues such as taxes, crime and education through digital ad campaigns, as opposed to focusing on defending the Trump administration's actions. "Riding the momentum of the 2016 presidential win, Republicans in 2017 were caught off guard as Democrats successfully nationalized local races, linking GOP candidates to federal dysfunction," the group's strategy memo stated. "With President Trump returning to the White House, Democrats are licking their chops and not being shy about it. They are confident that his comeback will bolster their efforts to change the power dynamics, positioning 2025 as a pivotal moment for a significant political realignment. It's up to us to prove them wrong." The RSLC said it also intends to continue to push robust absentee ballot and early voting initiatives in Virginia and New Jersey as part of its strategy for 2025 in these states. The RSLC said it plans on reaching out to "low-propensity Republican voters," noting this strategy helped Republicans in Virginia prevent Democrats from increasing their legislative majorities in 2023. Liberal Wins First Major 2025 Statewide Battleground Election In Race Turned Into Trump-musk Referendum A nearly $1 million absentee and mail-in ballot initiative was launched by the RSLC in New Jersey last year, which the group said helped boost GOP engagement in a state that political experts have said is inching its way toward becoming a swing state. This effort, along with other initiatives in New Jersey, like targeted digital advertising, has helped Republicans establish "a strong foundation for competitive performance" in key battleground areas in the state, the RSLC said. The group said it is hoping to build on this in 2025, particularly in New Jersey House Districts 3, 8, 11 and 30. "The RSLC enters the 2025 election cycle with a clear understanding of the challenges ahead. Gaining ground in Virginia and New Jersey will be difficult, but Republicans are far better positioned than we were in 2017," the RSLC strategy memo said in its concluding remarks. "Republican State Leadership Committee and its affiliated PACs are making substantial investments in both states—not just to maintain our positions but to prevent Democrats from gaining the momentum they will need to pose a serious challenge in 2026. Every seat we contest and every message we communicate this year is significant. The effort to avoid a repeat of 2017-2018 has already begun—with a smarter, more prepared Republican Party ready to succeed in 2025 and beyond."Original article source: Republican group lays out plan to gain ground in 2 key Dem-leaning states in 2025 elections
Fox News
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
Republican group lays out plan to gain ground in 2 key Dem-leaning states in 2025 elections
FIRST ON FOX: The first election cycle of President Donald Trump's second term poses an opportunity for the GOP to make electoral inroads in two Democrat-leaning states, a Republican campaign group said in a memo being released Tuesday. The Republican State Leadership Committee (RSLC) announced Tuesday that Republicans will take an offensive posture in the lead-up to the November elections in the Democrat-leaning states of Virginia and New Jersey. The group hopes to take the lessons learned from Democrat gains seen following Trump's first electoral victory in 2016 to create a more winning strategy for the first election cycle of Trump's second term. "While the 2025 races in Virginia and New Jersey will be challenging, we have the opportunity – and strategy – to avoid a 2017 relapse," RSLC President Edith Jorge-Tuñón wrote in a memo released Tuesday outlining the group's strategy for the states. "We have learned from our past experiences and are ready to fight smarter. With the right resources, we can break through Democrat strongholds, make strides in key districts, and disrupt the Left's plan to gain unchecked momentum heading into 2026." New Jersey and Virginia will be seeing several important statewide elections later this year, including elections for governor and several races for various key House seats that could prove pivotal for the balance of power in these states. Both states will also see local races this year for major school districts, such as Virginia's Loudoun County, as well as some races for municipal government employees, such as Jersey City mayor and Richmond City commonwealth attorney. The RSLC strategy says that in both Virginia and New Jersey, Republicans plan to focus on Democrats' legislative shortcomings on issues such as taxes, crime and education through digital ad campaigns, as opposed to focusing on defending the Trump administration's actions. "Riding the momentum of the 2016 presidential win, Republicans in 2017 were caught off guard as Democrats successfully nationalized local races, linking GOP candidates to federal dysfunction," the group's strategy memo stated. "With President Trump returning to the White House, Democrats are licking their chops and not being shy about it. They are confident that his comeback will bolster their efforts to change the power dynamics, positioning 2025 as a pivotal moment for a significant political realignment. It's up to us to prove them wrong." The RSLC said it also intends to continue to push robust absentee ballot and early voting initiatives in Virginia and New Jersey as part of its strategy for 2025 in these states. The RSLC said it plans on reaching out to "low-propensity Republican voters," noting this strategy helped Republicans in Virginia prevent Democrats from increasing their legislative majorities in 2023. A nearly $1 million absentee and mail-in ballot initiative was launched by the RSLC in New Jersey last year, which the group said helped boost GOP engagement in a state that political experts have said is inching its way toward becoming a swing state. This effort, along with other initiatives in New Jersey, like targeted digital advertising, has helped Republicans establish "a strong foundation for competitive performance" in key battleground areas in the state, the RSLC said. The group said it is hoping to build on this in 2025, particularly in New Jersey House Districts 3, 8, 11 and 30. "The RSLC enters the 2025 election cycle with a clear understanding of the challenges ahead. Gaining ground in Virginia and New Jersey will be difficult, but Republicans are far better positioned than we were in 2017," the RSLC strategy memo said in its concluding remarks. "Republican State Leadership Committee and its affiliated PACs are making substantial investments in both states—not just to maintain our positions but to prevent Democrats from gaining the momentum they will need to pose a serious challenge in 2026. Every seat we contest and every message we communicate this year is significant. The effort to avoid a repeat of 2017-2018 has already begun—with a smarter, more prepared Republican Party ready to succeed in 2025 and beyond."
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
State Republicans target Virginia Democrats in new ads
The Republican State Leadership Committee (RSLC) and the Virginia House Republican Campaign Committee launched a new series of ads on Tuesday hitting state House Democrats over their record this legislative session. The new ads, which target incumbent Dels. Michael Feggans (D), Josh Cole (D), Josh Thomas (D), and Nadarius Clark (D), was first seen by The Hill. The 30-second spots are being supported by a six-figure investment. The ads target the state House Democrats over taxes and violent crime, as well as women's and girl's safety. The ad appears to tie the Democrats to an incident involving a registered sex offender in the state allegedly exposing himself to women and girls in a locker room in Fairfax County late last year, featuring a headline reading 'Fairfax County government under scrutiny after male sex offender used female locker rooms.' 'Virginia Democrats like delegate Michael Feggans are copying their friends in Washington, higher taxes, ignoring women's and girls' safety, protecting violent criminals,' the ad's narrator says. 'Virginians didn't ask for this. Virginia Republicans are focused on what works, not partisan theatrics. That's why Republicans fought to cut taxes, create safer communities, and get schools on the right track. Virginia Republicans will put Virginia first every single day.' The ads also tie the incumbent delegates to Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.), former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), and Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.). Democrats currently hold a slim 51 to 49 majority in the state's House of Delegates, giving way for a competitive race for the majority in November. Virginia Democrats have also poured money into the races. Last month, the RSLC's counterparts, the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee announced it was investing seven figures in the battle to keep the party's majority in the lower chamber. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
22-04-2025
- Politics
- The Hill
State Republicans target Virginia Democrats in new ads
The Republican State Leadership Committee (RSLC) and the Virginia House Republican Campaign Committee launched a new series of ads on Tuesday hitting state House Democrats over their record this legislative session. The new ads, which target incumbent Dels. Michael Feggans (D), Josh Cole (D), Josh Thomas (D), and Nadarius Clark (D), was first seen by The Hill. The 30-second spots are being supported by a six-figure investment. The ads target the state House Democrats over taxes and violent crime, as well as women's and girl's safety. The ad appears to tie the Democrats to an incident involving a registered sex offender in the state allegedly exposing himself to women and girls in a locker room in Fairfax County late last year, featuring a headline reading 'Fairfax County government under scrutiny after male sex offender used female locker rooms.' 'Virginia Democrats like delegate Michael Feggans are copying their friends in Washington, higher taxes, ignoring women's and girls' safety, protecting violent criminals,' the ad's narrator says. 'Virginians didn't ask for this. Virginia Republicans are focused on what works, not partisan theatrics. That's why Republicans fought to cut taxes, create safer communities, and get schools on the right track. Virginia Republicans will put Virginia first every single day.' The ads also tie the incumbent delegates to Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.), former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), and Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.). Democrats currently hold a slim 51 to 48 majority in the state's House of Delegates, giving way for a competitive race for the majority in November. Virginia Democrats have also poured money into the races. Last month, the RSLC's counterparts, the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee announced it was investing seven figures in the battle to keep the party's majority in the lower chamber.
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Scoop: GOP group dedicated to electing Republicans at state level spotlights record fundraising haul
FIRST ON FOX: A GOP organization dedicated to electing Republicans to state legislative and executive offices across the nation is spotlighting what it calls a "record" fundraising haul during the first three months of the year. The Republican State Leadership Committee (RSLC) announced on Monday that, along with its strategic policy partner, the State Government Leadership Foundation, it raked in a combined $13 million in fundraising during the January-March first quarter of 2025. The group, in sharing their figures first with Fox News, highlighted that it was their "best-ever first-quarter fundraising haul," and follows what they describe as "a historic 2023-2024 election cycle," when the two groups combined raised $102 million. Showcasing their grassroots appeal, the group noted that they brought in over $2.2 million online, with 5,130 new online donors and an average online donation of $24.68. This Well-known Republican Governor Will Not Seek Re-election In 2026 "This record-breaking fundraising achievement highlights the enthusiasm behind the results Republicans are delivering at the state level," RSLC President Edith Jorge-Tuñón emphasized in a statement to Fox News. Read On The Fox News App "While we're proud of this milestone, we must stay alert. Recent elections show Democrats are ready to invest unlimited resources in down-ballot races, taking advantage of low turnout to build momentum for the 2025-2026 cycle. We need to be proactive in countering these efforts," she added. This Democratic Senator Is Running For Governor At the time this story was posted, the rival Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee had yet to report its first-quarter fundraising figures. Two legislative chambers changed control in the 2024 elections, both in favor of the Republicans. Minnesota's House flipped from Democratic control to a tie, and Michigan's House flipped from the Democrats to the GOP. Can Republicans End Their Two-decade-long Electoral Losing Streak In This State? According to the nonpartisan National Conference on State Legislatures, Republicans currently control 58 of the nation's 98 state legislative chambers (Nebraska's technically non-partisan unicameral legislature is not included), with the Democrats in control of 38 chambers and two divided. Republicans control 28 of the 50 state legislatures, with Democrats in control of 18 and three legislatures divided. Additionally, Republicans have total control (state house majority in both chambers and control of the governor's office) in 23 states, compared to 15 for the Democrats, with 11 states divided. (Note: Nebraska's technically non-partisan unicameral legislature is not included in the count)Original article source: Scoop: GOP group dedicated to electing Republicans at state level spotlights record fundraising haul
