Together YR

Introducing Together YR! 🇺🇸 The midterms have shown us just how divided our party has become, but they've also reminded us how important it is to find common ground and move forward with a shared purpose. We won't always agree on everything, and that's okay. Our differences can make us stronger when we approach them with mutual respect and a willingness to work together. Like our party, the Young Republicans need leadership with a clear vision, a proven record of results, and the ability to bring people together. Our slate brings some of the strongest Young Republican leaders from across the country, with experience building successful organizations, growing membership, and helping elect Republicans from local office all the way to Congress, and the White House. We chose the name Together YR because we believe our success is shared. A rising tide lifts all boats, and when our states, chapters, and members succeed, our entire federation becomes stronger. It's time for a new chapter of Young Republican leadership. One focused on building each other up, delivering results, and moving our organization forward. The future of YRNF is brighter Together. #TogetherYR

Introducing Tyler Kelly from the great state of Idaho as our Together YR candidate for State Chairs Association Chairman From rebuilding state organizations to leading statewide Republican operations, Tyler Kelly brings more than eight years of political experience and a proven record of organizational leadership to the Young Republican movement. 🇺🇸 Revitalizing the @IdahoYRs : As Chairman of the Idaho Young Republicans, and previously Vice Chairman, Tyler has worked to rebuild the organization's brand, strengthen its infrastructure, and refocus its mission, positioning the Idaho YRs as a premier organization for the next generation of Republican leaders in the state. 🏛️ Experienced State Party Leadership: Previously served as Executive Director of the Idaho Republican Party under three different chairmen, gaining extensive experience in organizational management, political strategy, and building coalitions across the state. 🗳️ Over Eight Years of Campaign Experience: Has worked on campaigns at every level, serving as a volunteer coordinator, field director, campaign manager, and general consultant. His experience gives him firsthand insight into what state organizations need to recruit, organize, and elect Republicans. 📋 Public Policy & Government Affairs: Professionally, Tyler works in public policy and government affairs with the Idaho State Controller's Office, bringing valuable experience in state government and public administration. 🤝 Building Stronger State Federations: Tyler believes that strong state organizations are the foundation of a successful national federation. As State Chairs Association Chairman, he will bring a collaborative, relationship-driven approach focused on strengthening communication, sharing resources and best practices, and ensuring state chairs have a meaningful voice in the direction of YRNF.

Cody Pettit | candidate for YRNF Vice-Chair A life long resident of Zanesville, Ohio. Cody got his start in politics knocking doors and making phone calls in 2008, and had a love of grassroots organizing instilled into him by his late Mother. Cody's journey with YRs got started when he restarted the Muskingum County Young Republicans, a local chapter he ran for almost 10 years. Cody has served statewide with Ohio YRs for ten years, including just finishing up his time as Chairman. Cody is also passionate about his community, being a member of Zanesville Noon Rotary, a board member of the Muskingum County Historical Society, Zanesville Board of Zonning Appeals appointee, and an usher at his church New Hope Full Gospel. 🥇 Has been recognized as Ohio YR Man of the Year, receiving 4 Distinguished YR recognitions during his time as Chairman, and received the life time achievement from the Ohio YRs. During his time as executive director Ohio YRs was named YRNF State Federation of the Year. 🐘 Worked with the Ohio Republican Party to pass a resolution recognizing the work of Ohio Young Republicans. Later became the first ever official affiliate of the Ohio Republican Party. Built a strong relationship with the Ohio College Republican Federation, signing a mutual partnership for the first time in decades. Hosted a very successful State of the Party event with RNC Co-Chair KC Crosbie which brought the Chairs of the ORP, OCRF, OFRW, and OYRs together for the first time at the same event. 📕 wrote the most recent club development guide during his time as Club Development Committee Chair, as well as a state chairs best practices guide during his tenure as SCA Vice-Chair. Literally writing the book on being a local and state chair. 👟 Attended over 75 different deployments for YR Candidates up and down the ballot, including playing a key role in organizing the majority of them. Hosted one of the largest YRNF deployments in 2024, bringing together over 80 volunteers and knocking thousands of doors. 📈 Built up an already successful org to even greater heights. Ohio YRs over doubled membership, and raised almost $300,000 under his tenure. Grew the organization to 45 chapters, setting a modern record for local chapters within a state.

🇺🇸 Floridaman, @jakehoffmanfl, is running to be the next YRNF National Co-Chairman on the TogetherYR slate. A Palm Beach native, he has lived in Tampa for the last 17 years. A man that wears many hats and has many titles, he is simply a Young Republican leader who gets things done. Jake took over the Tampa chapter in 2018 when it had 5 members and turned it into the largest YR club in the country, earning the YRNF Best Chapter award in 2020. Currently his roles include: 🔴 TBYR Executive Director — Tampa Bay Young Republicans 🐘 FL State Committeeman — Florida Young Republicans 🌎 International Co-Chair — YRNF International Committee 💰 DOGE Chairman — Hillsborough County, FL DOGE Committee, identifying over $700 million in government waste 💼 Founder & CEO — Invasion Digital Media for over 10 years. 📺 Political Commentator & Radio Host — Moderately Outraged 🇺🇸 A true Floridaman unafraid of taking a stand for what he believes in.

Meet @CEWhiteford | Candidate for YRNF Chairman From building local chapters to leading national committees, Catherine Whiteford has spent nearly a decade growing the Young Republican movement, developing future leaders, and helping elect Republicans. As Chairwoman of the @NCYoungGOP from 2019 to 2023, Catherine helped transform NC into one of the strongest YR federations in the country. 📈 Grew North Carolina YRs from 8 to 32 chapters, quadrupling the organization's statewide footprint. 🚪 Over 5 MILLION voter contacts made by NC Young Republicans during her leadership. 💰 Six figures raised to support grassroots operations and Republican candidates. Hosted four national YR deployments, including one just weeks after her first election as State Chairwoman where they knocked 12k doors and brought in 200 YRs. 🏛️ Established North Carolina's first Young Republican Legislative Caucus, strengthening relationships between YRs and Republican lawmakers. Catherine has also delivered results on the campaign trail. During Congressman Dan Bishop's successful 2019 special election, she organized an effort that knocked 22,000 doors where he only won than race by 4,000 votes. Most recently, she helped organize the 2026 YRNF Regional Deployment in Cabarrus County, where Young Republicans from across the country made 5,806 voter contacts supporting Republican candidates, including Congressman Mark Harris, who won re-election in NC-08 by approximately 5,000 votes. First elected YRNF Co-Chairwoman in 2023 and re-elected in 2025. She previously chaired the Club Development Committee, put together one of the previous iterations of YRNF's Club Development Manual, and co-chaired the Policy & Resolutions Committee. Outside of YRs, Catherine serves as Director of Government Affairs for the Society of St. John of Shanghai and San Francisco, where she leads congressional advocacy on international religious freedom. Her work has included collaborating with members of Congress, including fellow Young Republican Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna, to bring attention to the persecution of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church and advocate for their religious liberties. She is also Chairman of the Historic Cabarrus Association and choir director at her Orthodox Christian parish. Originally from Houston, Texas, Catherine now lives in Concord, North Carolina, with her husband, Ben. With a proven record of growing organizations, winning elections, and developing young leaders, Catherine is running for YRNF Chairman to bring a clear vision, strong leadership, and measurable results to the next chapter of the Young Republican movement. #TogetherYR

Thank you Inner Banks Young Republicans for your endorsement! We appreciate your support! #ncgop #NCFYRAchieve

NCFYRAchiece slate member April Parker, NCFYR Executive Director, attended Durham Young Republicans last night for their election which had fantastic turnout! Congrats Erik Wilson on re-election for chapter chair!#ncgop #ncpol #NCFYRAchieve

Juan Pleitez for NCFYR Political Director: Juan hopes to make NCFYR a vibrant and active organization that has the potential to make an impact in races all across the State and to continue to fight to defend our freedoms and constitution. #NCFYRAchieve #ncgop #ncpol

Thank you @CabarrusYr for your endorsement! #ncgop #ncpol #NCFYRAchieve

Happy #Easter everyone! #EasterSunday #ncfyrachieve #ncgop

NCFYRAchieve slate members David Branton for Secretary and Emily Stack for Second Vice Chair attended @LCFYR last night for their election which had fantastic turnout! Congrats Nick Craig on re-election for chapter chair!#ncgop #ncpol #NCFYRAchieve

April Parker is the Executive Director for NCFYR and member of the Wake County YRs. She is also the Deputy Director for Conservatives for Criminal Justice Reform. Before joining CCJR, she worked on multiple campaigns that empowered the conservative voice. #NCFYRAchieve #ncgop

Bradly Dick for NCFYR Assistant Secretary: Bradly is a NC native, born and raised in the Moore county area. He works as a firefighter and EMT. He is the Current Bice Chair of his Precinct. He is one of the founding members of the Sandhills YRs. #ncgop #NCFYRAchieve #ncpol

Thank you Chatham County Young Republicans for the endorsement and all your hard work to grow NCFYR! #NCFYRAchieve #ncgop #ncpol

David Barton for NCFYR Secretary: David is a native of NC who resides in Wilmington. David wants to continue expanding the organization’s reach with new chapters and bolstering the organization’s position as a viable asset to the NC Republican Party. #ncgop #NCFYRAchieve #ncpol

Emily Stack (Candidate for Second Vice Chair) was at the Fayetteville/CC Young Republicans meeting last night to help continue our effort in visiting as many groups around the state as possible to offer help in any way we can. #NCFYRAchieve #ncgop #ncpol