High School Republicans
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The High School Republican National Federation, commonly referred to as the High School Republicans or HSReps, is a 501(c)(4) organization for members of the Republican Party of the United States who are current high school students, or between the ages of 13 and 18.[1] It has both a national organization, individual state chapters, and local clubs. With youth activism[2], assistance on Republican campaigns[3], and voter contact initiatives, the High School Republicans act as the youngest wing of the Republican Party.
Although often confused with the Young Republican National Federation, HSReps functions as a sister organization.
High School Republican National Federation | |
|---|---|
| Chairperson | William Atkins |
| Founded | April 2022 |
| Ideology | Conservative |
| Website | |
| www.hsreps.org | |
History[edit]
The High School Republican National Federation was established as a youth-led organization in April 2022 to provide greater coordination and support for local high school Republican groups.[4] It was founded through a convention of state federations, of which were existing auxiliaries of their respective state parties.[5] Their mission is to fight the ideological battle in schools, work hard to contact voters to elect republicans, and organize for a strong future.[6] Although some HSReps chapters are styled as Teen Republicans, they still operate under the National Federation.[5]
Organization[edit]
The organization and rules governing HSReps are found in the organization's Official Bylaws.[7]
The High School Republican National Federation is a bottom-up, grassroots organization with state and local chapters nationwide. The national organization presides over High School Republicans as a whole. It is led by the National Board, which consists of a Chairman, Co-Chairman, Regional Vice Chairmen, and Secretary, along with appointed directors. The National Board is responsible for overseeing and growing the organization along with working with state chapters and Republican organizations. Leadership also includes a National Committee consisting of representatives from each individual state.[8]
Each state organization works with all local chapters in their state, and is responsible for connecting chapters, expanding HSReps, working on legislation, and promoting Republican causes at the state level. Each state holds its own elections to determine who assumes state leadership.[6]
Local chapters at high schools and counties work at a grassroots level to rally young people behind causes. Local High School Republican chapters have organized candidate forums, registered voters, and helped to elect Republicans in their own communities.[9]
Involvement[edit]
During election season, High School Republicans use door-to-door canvassing, phone banking, and word of mouth to reach as many voters as possible on behalf of Republican campaigns.[4] These students have assisted on several campaigns, including those for Congressman Don Bacon[10], Heidi Ganahl[11], and several others.
High School Republicans are also engaging in legislative activism in many states. The New Jersey High School Republicans have lobbied for legislation to increase youth civic engagement, proposing a bill that would give high school students specific excused absences for civic engagement.[2]
See Also[edit]
- Young Republicans
- College Republicans
- Teen Age Republicans
- Republican Party
- High School Democrats of America
- College Democrats
References[edit]
- ↑ "High School Republicans". High School Republicans. Retrieved 2023-01-21.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "BRHS Rising Senior Lobbies for Legislation to Increase Civic Engagement Opportunities for Students". TAPinto. Retrieved 2023-01-21.
- ↑ Sanderford, Aaron (2022-11-10). "High School Republicans, union support helped power Bacon's win". Nebraska Examiner. Retrieved 2023-01-21.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Too Young to Vote but Not Too Young to Have an Opinion: Republican High Schoolers Form National Organization". www.theepochtimes.com. 2022-10-22. Retrieved 2023-01-21.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "NCTARS". NCTARS. Retrieved 2023-01-21.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "HIGH SCHOOL REPUBLICANS HOLD SUCCESSFUL KICK-OFF EVENT WITH TOP STATE REPUBLICANS". Insider NJ. 2022-03-01. Retrieved 2023-01-21.
- ↑ "Official Bylaws of the High School Republican National Federation". Google Docs. Retrieved 2023-01-21.
- ↑ "Structure". High School Republicans. Retrieved 2023-01-21.
- ↑ Contributed. "Walker Countian is rising teen Republican star". Northwest Georgia News. Retrieved 2023-01-21.
- ↑ "High School Republicans, Union Support Helped Power Bacon's Win". Omaha Daily Record. 2022-11-16. Retrieved 2023-01-21.
- ↑ Luning, Ernest. "Q&A with James Ruehmann | Founder of state, national GOP groups works to involve kids in politics". Colorado Politics. Retrieved 2023-01-21.
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