| Young Republican National Federation | |
|---|---|
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| National Chairman | Hayden Padgett |
| National Co-Chairman | Catherine Whiteford |
| Founded | April 23, 1931; 94 years ago (1931-04-23)[1] |
| Headquarters | Washington, D.C. |
| Mother party | Republican Party |
| International affiliation | International Young Democrat Union[2] |
| Website | www |
TheYoung Republican National Federation (YRNF), commonly referred to as theYoung Republicans (YR), is a527 organization for members of theRepublican Party of the United States between the ages of 18 and 40.[3] It has both a national organization and chapters in individualstates.
Although frequently confused, the YRNF is separate from theCollege Republicans.
Young Republican clubs are both social and political in nature. Many of them sponsor various social events andnetworking events for members. In addition, Young Republican clubs assist Republican political candidates and causes.
In 2025,Politico released over 2,900 pages of messages from aleaked Young Republicans group chat that included racist,antisemitic and violent rhetoric. This led to the removal and firing of several high-ranking leaders of the organization, including some who held political positions or worked for elected officials.
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Although Young Republican organizations existed as early as 1856 with the founding of theNew York Young Republican Club,[4] the Young Republican National Federation was formed byGeorge H. Olmsted at the urging ofHerbert Hoover.[5] The YRNF was officially founded in 1931.[6]
In October 2025,Politico reported on 2,900 pages of leakedTelegram chats from high-ranking Young Republicans leaders nationwide. The chats spanned more than seven months. Many participants work in government or party politics, including Vermont state senatorSamuel Douglass andU.S. Small Business Administration adviser Michael Bartels. The chats caused bipartisan controversy and condemnation due toracist andantisemitic slurs,white supremacist slogans and symbols, comments encouraging rape of political opponents to cause suicide, praise forAdolf Hitler, promotion ofgas chambers, and enthusiasm for Republicans who they believedsupported slavery.[7][8][9]
