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Joe Gruters Elected RNC Chair, Eyes 2026 Midterms

8/23/2025

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Joe Gruters was elected unopposed as the new chairman of the Republican National Committee (RNC) in Atlanta, endorsed by Donald Trump.
He plans to guide the RNC through the 2026 Midterms, focusing on expanding Republican majorities.
Gruters succeeds Michael Whatley, who is campaigning for the Senate in North Carolina, while remaining a Florida state senator.
The RNC currently holds a cash advantage over the DNC, with $84 million available.

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Story summary

Joe Gruters was elected unopposed as the new chairman of the Republican National Committee (RNC) in Atlanta, endorsed by Donald Trump.
He plans to guide the RNC through the 2026 Midterms, focusing on expanding Republican majorities.
Gruters succeeds Michael Whatley, who is campaigning for the Senate in North Carolina, while remaining a Florida state senator.
The RNC currently holds a cash advantage over the DNC, with $84 million available.