Scoop: NRCC taps Micah Yousefi as executive director
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National Republican Congressional Committee Chairman Richard Hudson has decided to elevate Micah Yousefi to lead the NRCC for the 2026 cycle.
Why it matters: By promoting Yousefi, who served as the deputy executive director in the 2024 cycle, Hudson is signaling continuity at the organization he'll now lead for a second cycle.
- The NRCC will be defending four incumbents in districts Biden won, according to preliminary results.
- They will attempt to go on offense against the 14 Democrats that appear to have won in Trump districts.
- Democrats are convinced the midterm electorate will be less Trumpy and they'll have plenty of pick-up opportunities, even in seats that looked pretty red in 2024.
What they are saying: "Micah Yousefi has been a key part of every major strategic decision at the NRCC that led to Republicans holding the House majority in 2024," said Hudson in a statement.
- "As executive director, Micah's sharp strategic and tactical mind puts House Republicans in a strong position to hold the House majority again in 2026," he said.
- "I look forward to continuing to work with Micah, Chairman Richard Hudson and the entire team as we work to keep and grow our majority in 2026," House Speaker Mike Johnson said in a statement.
- "Micah Yousefi has the leadership qualities and political acumen we need to win in 2026," said House Majority Whip Tom Emmer in a statement. "We look forward to working with her to defend the House and deliver for the American people."
- The NRCC executive director in the 2024 cycle, Chris Winkelman, will be leading the House GOP's main outside super PAC, the Congressional Leadership Fund.
Zoom in: Yousefi, a Maryland native, served as the deputy director for the National Republican Senatorial Committee's independent expenditure unit for the 2022 cycle.
- She has also worked as a campaign manager for former Rep. Karen Handel (R-Ga.) and in legislative and policy roles on the Hill.
Editor's note: This article has been corrected to note that 14 Democrats won in Trump districts (not Harris districts).
