Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., will run for leader of the Senate Republican campaign arm in 2026, an aide confirmed on Monday.
Scott over the weekend reportedly began making calls to senators about a potential bid for chair of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, according to The Hill. An aide to the senator confirmed those talks and said that Scott is actively pursuing the position.
"The senator is grateful for the encouragement he has received from colleagues to run for chair of the NRSC. 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," Scott spokesman Nathan Brand said in a statement.
Brand noted that Scott has recently traveled to the crucial battleground states of Nevada and Wisconsin and will soon travel to Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania to help fundraise for GOP candidates.
Scott's announcement comes just a day after an aide to Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., told The Hill that Schmitt, one of the top contenders to take over leadership of the NRSC from Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., announced that he would not seek the post.
"Sen. Schmitt was extremely grateful for support from all corners of the conference but is not going to seek the NRSC chairmanship next Congress," the aide said.
Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala., has also reportedly decided against a bid for the position, according to the Washington Examiner.