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College Republicans are

conservative activists and introduced more party members to the Republican party than any other organization in the nation.[2]

Notable Organizations

Notable national College Republican organizations include:

  • College Republican National Committee (CRNC)
  • National Federation of College Republicans
  • College Republicans of America
  • College Republicans United

Governance of national organizations

College Republican National Committee (CRNC)

The

CRNC National Chairwoman
is Courtney Britt. In recent years, the CRNC has lost many of its state affiliates and chapters.

National Federation of College Republicans (NFCR)

The National Federation of College Republicans was created in response to controversies arising in the CRNC. The NFCR claims to encompass 24 state federations (including but not limited to Michigan, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Maryland),[3][4] The NFCR Leadership positions consist of a Chairperson, a National Vice Chairperson, an executive director, a treasurer, a secretary, and a Parliamentarian.[5] Rachel Howard is the current National Chairwoman of the NFCR.

College Republicans of America (CRA)

The College Republicans of America (CRA) was established in 2023 and encompasses nine federations (Arizona, California, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, New York, Tennessee, Virginia, and Wisconsin); a plurality of clubs in Kentucky, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Rhode Island, and West Virginia; and a few clubs in several additional states.[6][7][8] In total, the CRA has around 150 active, affiliated College Republicans chapters.

According to their website, they broke away from the CRNC due to it falling "into disrepair."[9] The CRA President and the national committee consist of an appointed president, appointed vice-presidents, appointed directors, and annually elected regional representatives.[10] The CRA also has a Board of Governors which consist of one National Committeeman per state, elected or appointed by that state (so long as they are "in good standing") via however the state sees fit.[10] The current CRA President is Will Donahue.[11]

The CRA endorsed Donald Trump for president during the 2024 United States presidential election and campaigned for him during the 2024 Iowa Republican presidential caucuses.[12] The group has ties to Turning Point Action (TPA), with the COO of TPA serving on the CRA's advisory board.[13]

College Republicans United (CRU)

The College Republicans United (CRU) was established in 2018 to oppose what was seen as a CRNC that was hostile to President

far-right".[16] The CRU drew further outrage after inviting Nick Fuentes, a noted "white nationalist," to their National Convention event.[17][failed verification] The group previously invited another white nationalist, Jared Taylor, to speak at a campus event.[18] The CRU is currently the smallest federation by state and chapter count, containing 5 collegiate chapters.[19]

Governance of state organizations

State federations

There are upwards of 40 College Republican state federations. Each federation administers the College Republican activities at the

non-profit associations that are not legally affiliated with the Republican Party.[20]

Campus chapters

The college and university-based chapters of College Republicans operate in a dual capacity as student clubs associated with a particular campus and as members of their state federation.[20] Like the state federations and national committees, the campus chapters are affiliated with their local Republican Party, but are not official arms of that organization.[20] The chapter chairperson and leadership team are responsible for maintaining the campus club's credentials and constitution, and representing the College Republicans when dealing with university administration, other student groups, and in the surrounding community.[20] The campus chapter leadership team might include many members, with administrative responsibilities delegated to dormitory and Greek chapter chairpersons.[citation needed]

Activities

Recruiting new members at Ohio State University.

During election season, campus chapters are responsible for organizing and implementing the campus canvas, running mock elections, managing the local get-out-the-vote efforts. At other times, the campus chapters will organize issue advocacy and lobbying efforts, welcome conservative guest speakers to campus, and organize social events and other recruitment activities.

Generally, the hired field representative or chapter chair begins the school year with membership tables on campus for recruitment. Members use door-to-door canvassing and

Get Out The Vote efforts. Chapters occasionally run student mock elections and other special events as a means to gain positive earned media attention for a candidate.[2]

Gallery

See also

References

  1. ^ Schor, Elana (July 6, 2005). "With College Republicans, Keg Parties Are Smart Strategy". msnbc.com. Archived from the original on December 3, 2008. Retrieved September 9, 2008.
  2. ^ a b c Stewart, Scott (June 24, 2002). "The College Republicans – A Brief History" (PDF). College Republican National Committee. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 2, 2005. Retrieved September 4, 2008.
  3. ^ "State Charters". NFCR. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
  4. ^ "State Charters". NFCR. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
  5. ^ "Leadership". NFCR. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
  6. ^ "Chapters". www.uscollegegop.com. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
  7. ^ College Republicans of America (September 1, 2023). "The Arizona College Republicans have voted to charter with College Republicans of America". X (formerly Twitter). Retrieved September 1, 2023.
  8. ^ College Republicans of America (August 24, 2023). "College Republicans of America is pleased to announce that the Tennessee College Republicans and their chapters have officially left the CNRC and joined CRA's ranks". X (formerly Twitter). Retrieved September 1, 2023.
  9. ^ "About".
  10. ^ a b "Bylaws". www.uscollegegop.com. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
  11. ^ "Leadership". www.uscollegegop.com. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
  12. ^ "CRA Honors Trump Endorsement, Floods Iowa With Volunteers and Assists Trump Victory". College Republicans of America. January 17, 2023.
  13. ^ "CRA President Will Donahue meets with Tyler Bowyer and TP Action in Arizona". College Republicans of America. November 9, 2023.
  14. ^ "Republicans United". Republicans United. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
  15. ^ "Conservative group at ASU apologizes for racist, anti-Semitic postings online". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved June 21, 2023.
  16. ^ "County GOP parties say they never agreed to support college event featuring a white nationalist". AZ Mirror. July 10, 2023.
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  18. ^ MacDonald-Evoy, Jerod (October 9, 2023). "ASU paid $11k in security costs for a white nationalist who spoke on campus in 2022". AZ Mirror.
  19. ^ "Join College Republicans United". Republicans United. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
  20. ^ a b c d e f Stewart, Scott (Fall 2002). "College Republicans Chapter Manual" (PDF). College Republican National Committee. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 13, 2004. Retrieved September 27, 2008.

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