NRCC rebrands ‘Young Guns’ initiative with MAGA Majority candidates for 2026

Published March 17, 2026 12:43pm ET



Republicans are rebranding their long-running “Young Guns” programs for the 2026 midterm elections, elevating a slate of candidates they describe as “MAGA Majority” contenders.

The National Republican Congressional Committee unveiled the updated brand as it rolls out its latest class of top recruits by embracing President Donald Trump’s political movement as the GOP holds a narrow majority in the House ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

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