Young Republicans facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Young Republican National Federation |
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| National Chairman | Hayden Padgett |
| National Co-Chairman | Catherine Whiteford |
| Founded | April 23, 1931 |
| Headquarters | Washington, D.C. |
| Ideology | Conservatism Fiscal conservatism Social conservatism |
| Mother party | Republican Party |
| International affiliation | International Young Democrat Union |
The Young Republican National Federation, often called the Young Republicans or YRNF, is a group for young people. It is for members of the Republican Party in the United States. Members are usually between 18 and 40 years old.
This group has a main national office. It also has smaller groups in many different states. The YRNF is different from the College Republicans. People sometimes confuse the two groups.
About the Young Republicans
Young Republican clubs are both social and political. They often hold fun events for members to meet each other. These events help members make new friends and connections.
The clubs also help political candidates. They support people running for office who are Republicans. They also work to support Republican ideas and causes.
How the Young Republicans Started
Young Republican groups have been around for a long time. Some started as early as 1856. One of the first was the New York Young Republican Club.
The Young Republican National Federation was officially created in 1931. George H. Olmsted helped start it. He did this because Herbert Hoover encouraged him to.
Other Groups to Explore
- College Republicans
- Teen Age Republicans
- Republican Party (United States)
- Young Democrats of America
