FIRST ON FOX: Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., is running to lead the Senate Republican campaign arm in the next election cycle, sharing the announcement exclusively with Fox News Digital.

On Friday, Scott launched his bid to lead the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) for the 2026 midterm cycle, after speculation last month that he was considering doing so.

“Let’s do it! I’m running for president of the NRSC because two years of a Republican agenda is good, but four years of success under Donald J. Trump is even better,” he said. he told Fox News Digital in a statement.

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Scott hopes to lead the Republicans in the next Senate election cycle. (Reuters)

“That means the full four years of his presidency will create low inflation, secure borders, and safe streets, leading to a generation of American prosperity! With Donald J. Trump in the White House and Republicans in charge of the U.S. Senate , we will protect our majority in 2026 and create opportunities for all Americans.

The South Carolina senator ran for president in the 2024 Republican primary before dropping out and supporting Trump. He was also considered a running mate for Trump before Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, was chosen.

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Scott also rolled out three high-profile endorsements to accompany his campaign announcement.

Current NRSC Chairman Steve Daines, R-Mont., who just successfully led the campaign in helping Republicans retake the majority, threw his support behind Scott.

“We took back the United States Senate in 2024, and there is no one I have more confidence in to protect the majority in 2026 than Tim Scott,” Daines said in a statement.

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Sen. Tim Scott spoke Wednesday at a breakfast of South Carolina’s GOP delegation. (Getty Images)

The South Carolina Republican was also endorsed by Senate Republican Conference Chairman John Barrasso, R-Wyo.

“Tim’s inspiring message, fundraising track record and vision for the party make him the ideal partner for President Trump,” Barrasso said. “Together they will protect and grow the Republican majority. There is no one better than Tim Scott.”

“Protecting the majority and growing the party starts with a vision and the resources to compete anywhere. That’s why I have confidence in Tim leading the NRSC through 2026,” said Senator Marco Rubio , R-Fla., in his own statement. support Scott.

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Minority voters turned to Trump in 2024. (iStock)

The election will take place on November 13 and be decided by secret ballot, along with other GOP Senate leadership races.

Scott’s bid for the NRSC’s top job follows significant gains for the Republican Party and Trump across the country. with minorities in the 2024 elections.

As one of four black senators in the 118th Congress and the only black Republican senator, Scott has made various efforts to reach minority voters on behalf of the GOP.

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In the past three months, he has hosted a Black financial education event in North Carolina, a Black Opportunity Zones event in Wisconsin, a Black pastors event in Michigan, and events of school choice in Wisconsin, Nevada, Pennsylvania and Chicago.

He also joined fellow Black Republicans Burgess Owens, R-Utah; Byron Donalds, R-Fla.; John James, R-Mich.; and Wesley Hunt, R-Texas, earlier this year for launch a weekly video series dedicated to the voices of black members of the GOP. The series was called “America’s Starting Five.”

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