Young Republicans
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The Young Republican National Federation, commonly referred to as the Young Republicans or YRNF, is a 527 organization for members of the Republican Party of the United States between the ages of 18 and 40.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> It has both a national organization and chapters in individual states. In 2025, Politico released over 2,900 pages of messages from a Young Republicans group chat that included racist, anti-Semitic 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.
Although frequently confused, the YRNF is separate from the College Republicans.
Young Republican clubs are both social and political in nature. Many of them sponsor various social events and networking events for members. In addition, Young Republican clubs assist Republican political candidates and causes.
History
Although Young Republican organizations existed as early as 1856 with the founding of the New York Young Republican Club,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> the Young Republican National Federation was formed by George H. Olmsted at the urging of Herbert Hoover.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref> The YRNF was officially founded in 1931.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref>
2025 Telegram chat leaks
Template:Main In October 2025, Politico reported on 2,900 pages of leaked Telegram 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 senator Samuel Douglass and U.S. Small Business Administration adviser Michael Bartels. The chats caused bipartisan controversy and condemnation due to racist and antisemitic slurs, white supremacist slogans and symbols, comments encouraging rape of political opponents to cause suicide, praise for Adolf Hitler, promotion of gas chambers, and enthusiasm for Republicans who they believed supported slavery.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
See also
- College Republicans
- The New York Young Republican Club
- Republican Party (United States)
- Republicans Overseas
- Teen Age Republicans
- Turning Point USA
- Young Democrats of America
Footnotes
Further reading
- Jon Grinspan, "'Young Men for War': The Wide Awakes and Lincoln's 1860 Presidential Campaign," Journal of American History, vol. 96, no. 2, (Sept. 2009), pp. 357–378. In JSTOR
- Each state can start their own Young Republican Federation. Additional reading for each state can be found on each states 'About Me' section. www.Iowayr.com/about