Sen. Tim Scott, R.S.C., is considering a run for the top position on the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) for the next election cycle.
A spokesperson for Scott confirmed in a statement to Fox News Digital that the senator is running for the position.
“The senator is grateful for the encouragement he received from colleagues to run for NRSC president,” said Scott spokesman Nathan Brandt. “He is working tirelessly to return Donald Trump to the White House and take over the U.S. Senate, and then hopes to increase the Republican majority in 2026.”
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Senator Tim Scott shakes hands with former President Trump during a Fox News town hall on February 20, 2024 in Greenville, South Carolina. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Sens. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., John Cornyn, R-Texas, and Susan Collins, R-Maine, are running for re-election in 2026.
With North Carolina's recent polls and electoral moves toward Democrats, defending Tillis' seat could become more costly for Republicans.
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Sen. Thom Tillis leaves a lunch with Senate Republicans at the U.S. Capitol on June 1, 2023. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
As for Cornyn, he is able to handle early challenges from other Republicans who have criticized him. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton hinted at a possible fight against a senator in social media posts earlier this year.
Collins remarkably survived his last re-election run, winning a surprising split victory despite running alongside Trump. His seat will likely be seen as an excellent opportunity for Democrats.
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There is a potential opportunity for Republicans to challenge Democrats in 2026, said Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga. and Gary Peters, D-Mich.
Scott is currently touring swing states ahead of the November elections and campaigning for Republicans to regain the Senate majority in 2025. He has traveled to Nevada and Wisconsin and will soon head to Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania.
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Sen. Tim Scott speaks with former President Trump during a campaign event on January 19, 2024 in Concord, New Hampshire. (Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
A South Carolina Republican-affiliated super PAC is spending seven figures in swing states to further help the GOP. Scott helped raise six figures for his 2024 Senate campaign, according to his team.
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If Republicans regain the majority in the Senate, Scott will be significantly poised to become chairman of the Banking Committee.
His team notes that Scott is one of the party's top fundraisers today, with large dollar contributions and small dollar donations.
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