Vance-Aligned Group Begins 2028 Republican Candidate PushVance Allies Turn GOP Losses Into a Push for Younger CandidatesNew Republican Group Targets 2028 With Fresh Candidate Push
American Ascent, a new Republican group led by Ryan Neuhaus, launched on November 9, 2026 to support candidates in congressional races ahead of the 2028 election. It has ties to allies of Vice President JD Vance but says it is not affiliated with him.American Ascent launched on November 9, seeking to shape Republican congressional races in 2028 after the party lost both chambers. The group has ties to Vance allies and may challenge Republican incumbents in primaries.American Ascent launched on November 9 to help Republicans win congressional seats in 2028 after losing both chambers in the midterms. The group plans to back younger candidates and has partners with ties to JD Vance.