Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., will run for leader of the Senate Republican campaign arm in 2026, an aide confirmed on Monday.

Scott over the weekend reportedly began making calls to senators about a potential bid for chair of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, according to The Hill. An aide to the senator confirmed those talks and said that Scott is actively pursuing the position.

“The senator is grateful for the encouragement he has received from colleagues to run for chair of the NRSC. He is working tirelessly to send Donald Trump back to the White House and take the U.S. Senate, then looks forward to growing the Republican majority in 2026,” Scott spokesman Nathan Brand said in a statement.

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