Republican Group Unveils Strategy to Capture Key Democratically-Led States in 2025 Elections

FIRST ON FOX: The initial electoral process during President's tenure Donald Trump's second term poses an opportunity for the GOP to make electoral inroads in two Democrat-leaning states, a Republican campaign group said in a memo being released Tuesday.

On Tuesday, the Republican State Leadership Committee (RSLC) declared that they would adopt an aggressive stance as the November elections approach in two Democratic-leaning states: Virginia and New Jersey. They aim to utilize insights gained from the Democrats' successes after Trump’s initial win in 2016 to develop a stronger campaign strategy during this early phase of Trump's second presidential term.

"While the 2025 races in Virginia and New Jersey will be challenging, we have the opportunity – and strategy – to avoid a 2017 relapse," RSLC President Edith Jorge-Tuñón wrote in a memo released Tuesday outlining the group's strategy for the states. "We have learned from our past experiences and are ready to fight smarter. With the right resources, we can break through Democrat strongholds, make strides in key districts, and disrupt the Left's plan to gain unchecked momentum heading into 2026."

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Later this year, New Jersey and Virginia will host multiple crucial statewide elections, featuring contests for governors as well as numerous critical House seats that might significantly influence the distribution of power within these states.

Both states will also see local races this year for major school districts, For instance, similar to Virginia's Loudoun County, certain elections involve local government positions like the mayoral race in Jersey City and the commonwealth attorney position in Richmond City.

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The RSLC strategy says that in both Virginia and New Jersey, Republicans plan to focus on Democrats' legislative shortcomings on issues such as taxes, crime and education through digital ad campaigns, as opposed to focusing on defending the Trump administration's actions.

The Republican Party was taken aback in 2017 when Democrats managed to turn local elections into nationwide contests, associating GOP contenders with Washington gridlock, according to the organization's strategic document. With President Trump back at the White House, Democrats are openly expressing enthusiasm and believe this will strengthen their push to shift the balance of power. They see 2025 as a critical juncture for major political restructuring. We must demonstrate they're mistaken.

The RSLC mentioned that they plan to keep advocating for strong absentee ballot and early voting measures in Virginia and New Jersey as part of their approach for 2025 in these states.

The RSLC mentioned they intend to reach out to "infrequent Republican voters," highlighting that this approach assisted Republicans in Virginia. prevent Democrats from increasing their legislative majorities in 2023.

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Last year, the RSLC initiated a nearly $1 million campaign focused on absentee and mail-in ballots in New Jersey. The organization claimed this effort increased Republican participation in a state that is gradually being viewed as a potential swing state according to political analysts.

This initiative, together with other programs in New Jersey such as focused online marketing campaigns, has enabled Republicans to set up "a solid base for robust competition" in crucial swing regions within the state, according to the RSLC. The organization mentioned they aim to expand upon these efforts come 2025, specifically targeting New Jersey’s House Districts 3, 8, 11, and 30.

The RSLC approaches the 2025 electoral phase with a firm grasp of the obstacles that lie ahead. While making progress in Virginia and New Jersey will pose significant difficulties, Republicans find themselves considerably more favorably situated compared to their standing in 2017, according to the concluding statements of the RSLC strategic document.

The Republican State Leadership Committee along with its associated Political Action Committees is heavily investing in these states—to not only hold onto our current standings but also to stop Democrats from building the strength required to mount a formidable opposition in 2026. Each race we enter and each communication we make this year holds considerable importance. We have initiated efforts to ensure history doesn’t repeat itself following the events of 2017-2018—this time around, we aim for a strategy that’s sharper and better-prepared. Republican Party prepared for success in 2025 and onwards."

Original article source: A Republican organization presents a strategy to make gains in two crucial Democratic-supporting states for the 2025 elections.