Our guest is Jason Thielman, Executive Director of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, where he is tasked with leading the GOP’s efforts to elect more senators in 2024. Jason served as Chief of Staff to Senator Steve Daines prior to his election as NRSC Chairman for the cycle. Jason has a background in both business and politics.
In our conversation today, Jason shares with us the strategy decisions driving the NRSC in 2024, what he thinks about the state of campaigning, and a behind the scenes look at recruiting someone to run for U.S. Senate.
- How The NRSC Helps Senate Candidates – Kevin McLaughlin (Common Sense Leadership Fund)
Takeaways
- The 2024 Senate campaigns present opportunities in red states where Democrat incumbents are up for election.
- Candidate recruitment is crucial for success, and the early phase of a campaign is the most important.
- Online fundraising has become more challenging, and there is a need for more creative and thoughtful content.
- The NRSC focuses on building strong campaigns and directing hard dollars to candidates.
- Delegating and focusing on strategic efforts can help balance work and personal life.