Former National YR Chair Lisa Stickan Endorses YR Excellence

YR Excellence is proud to announce the endorsement of Lisa Stickan, Chair of the Cuyahoga County Republican Party and former Chair of the Young Republican National Federation, in our campaign to lead the Ohio Young Republicans.

Lisa's perspective on Ohio YR is unlike anyone else's. As former Chair of the Young Republican National Federation, the national umbrella organization for the entire YR movement, she has seen every state YR organization in the country up close. She currently leads one of the largest county Republican parties in Ohio, anchoring the party in one of the state's most populous regions. When someone with that vantage point says Ohio YR is among the strongest organizations in the nation, it carries real weight.

"Having served as Chair of the Young Republican National Federation, I've seen what every state YR organization looks like, and Ohio's is one of the strongest in the country. The YR Excellence slate has the experience and the vision to keep it that way. I'm proud to endorse Jacob Sargent and the entire ticket."

— Lisa Stickan, Chair, Cuyahoga County Republican Party

"Lisa has seen the YR movement from the highest level, and she has given her life to building it. To have her confidence in this slate, and in where we want to take Ohio YR, is genuinely humbling. Her endorsement is one of the most meaningful we could receive."

— Jacob Sargent, Candidate for Chair, Ohio Young Republicans

This is the latest in a growing series of endorsements. Republican National Committeemembers, senior officials within the Ohio Republican Party, county chairs in every region of the state, and major elected officials have stood with this slate. Ohio Young Republicans is the largest state YR organization in the country, and YR Excellence is the team ready to keep it that way.

To read our full platform, meet the slate, and follow along as the campaign grows, explore the rest of our site.

— YR Excellence

Franklin County GOP Chair Robert Sharrah Endorses Jacob Sargent for YR Chair

Jacob Sargent's campaign is proud to announce the endorsement of Robert Sharrah, Chair of the Franklin County Republican Party.

Rob leads one of the largest county Republican parties in Ohio, in the state capital. His endorsement comes from someone who has had a front-row seat to Jacob's work in Republican politics in this state.

"Jacob Sargent has the experience, the judgment, and the work ethic to lead Ohio Young Republicans. I've seen what he brings to the table, and I'm proud to give him my full endorsement. He will be an excellent Chair of Ohio YRs."

— Robert Sharrah, Chair, Franklin County Republican Party

"Rob has watched what Ohio YRs can do and has been a thoughtful partner in conservative politics in our state for years. To have his confidence in my readiness to lead Ohio YRs is humbling, and I'm grateful for it."

— Jacob Sargent, Candidate for Chair, Ohio Young Republicans

This is the latest in a growing series of endorsements from Republican leaders across Ohio, from members of Congress and the Republican National Committeeman, to senior officers of the Ohio Republican Party, to county chairs in every region of the state. Ohio Young Republicans is the largest state YR organization in the country, and YR Excellence is the team ready to keep it that way.

To read our full platform, meet the slate, and follow along as the campaign grows, explore the rest of our site.

RNC Committeewoman Jane Timken Endorses YR Excellence

YR Excellence is proud and humbled to announce the endorsement of Senator Jane Timken in our campaign to lead the Ohio Young Republicans.

Senator Timken is one of the most consequential figures in Ohio Republican politics. She currently serves as the Republican National Committeewoman for Ohio and as a State Senator. She previously served as Chair of the Ohio Republican Party, where her leadership helped lay the foundation for the era of Republican strength Ohio enjoys today, including the growth of Ohio YR into the largest state YR organization in the country.

"Senator Timken's leadership as Chair of the Ohio Republican Party helped kickstart what Ohio YR has become. That she stands with this slate now is both an honor and a profound vote of confidence in the work we're running to continue. We are deeply grateful for her support."

— Jacob Sargent, Candidate for Chair, Ohio Young Republicans

This is the latest in a growing series of endorsements from Republican leaders across Ohio, now having both Republican National Committee members and county chairs in every region of the state, YR Excellence is building momentum we plan to continue through the 2026 election. Ohio Young Republicans is the largest state YR organization in the country, and YR Excellence is the team ready to keep it that way.

To read our full platform, meet the slate, and follow along as the campaign grows, explore the rest of our site.

Mahoning County GOP Chair Tom McCabe Endorses YR Excellence

YR Excellence is proud to announce the endorsement of Tom McCabe, Chair of the Mahoning County Republican Party, in our campaign to lead the Ohio Young Republicans.

Tom leads the county party in one of the most consequential political regions in Ohio. The Mahoning Valley has been at the center of Republican success in this state over the last decade, transforming from a longtime Democratic stronghold into Republican territory, and Tom McCabe is one of the leaders making that work happen on the ground.

His endorsement joins those of Republican National Committeeman Dave Johnson, who helped lead the Mahoning Valley's political transformation, uniting the most important figures of Mahoning Valley Republican leadership behind YR Excellence.

"Building a strong Republican Party means investing in the next generation of leaders in every county across Ohio. The YR Excellence slate understands that, and they have the experience and relationships to deliver it. I'm proud to endorse Jacob Sargent and the entire ticket."

— Tom McCabe, Chair, Mahoning County Republican Party

"Tom and the Mahoning County GOP have built one of the strongest county operations in the state. Having his support means a great deal to our entire slate, and it reinforces what this campaign has been about from the beginning: a coalition of Republican leaders across every region of Ohio working to keep Ohio YR the strongest in the country."

— Jacob Sargent, Candidate for Chair, Ohio Young Republicans

This is the latest in a growing series of endorsements from Republican leaders across Ohio, from Republican National Committeeman to senior officers of the Ohio Republican Party and county party chairs in every region of the state. Ohio Young Republicans is the largest state YR organization in the country, and YR Excellence is the team ready to keep it that way.

To read our full platform, meet the slate, and follow along as the campaign grows, explore the rest of our site.

State Central Committeewoman Gloria Kirker Endorses YR Excellence

YR Excellence is proud to announce the endorsement of Gloria Kirker, a member of the Ohio Republican State Central Committee from District 14, in our campaign to lead the Ohio Young Republicans.

Gloria is a Young Republican who came up through this organization and now serves on the state party's central committee. Her path, from active YR member to state party leadership, is exactly what Ohio YR is built to make possible, and exactly what YR Excellence is running to keep building for the next generation of conservative leaders in this state.

"I came up through Ohio YRs, and I know firsthand what this organization can do when it's led well. YR Excellence is the team that will keep building Ohio YRs into the pipeline our party needs. I'm proud to endorse the entire slate."

— Gloria Kirker, Ohio Republican State Central Committee, District 14

"Gloria is exactly the kind of leader Ohio YR is built to produce. Her endorsement isn't just a vote of confidence in this slate, it's a reminder of what our organization is for, and what it can do when we invest in the next generation. Honored to have her support."

— Jacob Sargent, Candidate for Chair, Ohio Young Republicans

This is the latest in a growing series of endorsements from Republican leaders across Ohio, from National Committeeman to senior officers of the Ohio Republican Party, county chairs in every region of the state, and Young Republicans who have come up through this organization and now lead in the broader party. Ohio Young Republicans is the largest state YR organization in the country, and YR Excellence is the team ready to keep it that way.

To read our full platform, meet the slate, and follow along as the campaign grows, explore the rest of our site.

ORP Treasurer Diane Redden Endorses YR Excellence

YR Excellence is proud to announce the endorsement of Diane Redden, Treasurer of the Ohio Republican Party, in our campaign to lead the Ohio Young Republicans.

Treasurer Redden joins Vice Chair Meredith Freedhoff in bringing the senior officers of the Ohio Republican Party behind YR Excellence. Her endorsement is another signal that the state party leadership sees this slate as the right team to keep Ohio YR moving forward.

"When I learned about YR Excellence the choice was clear. This ticket has the experience, the relationships, and the seriousness Ohio YRs need. I'm proud to endorse Jacob Sargent and YR Excellence."

— Diane Redden, Treasurer, Ohio Republican Party

"Treasurer Redden's support means a great deal to our entire slate. Building a strong working partnership with the Ohio Republican Party is at the center of what YR Excellence is committed to delivering, and having both senior officers of ORP behind this campaign is a remarkable show of confidence in what we're building."

— Jacob Sargent, Candidate for Chair, Ohio Young Republicans

This is the latest in a growing series of endorsements from Republican leaders across Ohio, from a Republican National Committeeman to senior officers of the Ohio Republican Party and county chairs in every region of the state. Ohio Young Republicans is the largest state YR organization in the country, and YR Excellence is the team ready to keep it that way.

To read our full platform, meet the slate, and follow along as the campaign grows, explore the rest of our site.

ORP Vice Chair Meredith Freedhoff Endorses YR Excellence

YR Excellence is proud to announce the endorsement of Meredith Freedhoff, Vice Chair of the Ohio Republican Party, in our campaign to lead the Ohio Young Republicans.

As the second-ranking officer of the Ohio Republican Party, Vice Chair Freedhoff plays a central role in the work of building and sustaining the conservative movement across our state. Her endorsement reflects the kind of partnership YR Excellence is committed to deepening between Ohio YR and our state party, a partnership that is one of the central pillars of this slate's platform.

"Ohio YR has become a model for what a state Young Republican organization can be, and that's because of the leaders who built it and are ready to keep building it. Jacob Sargent and the YR Excellence ticket are the right team to deepen our party's bench and our partnership with the next generation of conservative leaders. I'm proud to endorse them."

— Meredith Freedhoff, Vice Chair, Ohio Republican Party

"Vice Chair Freedhoff's support means a great deal to our entire slate. Strengthening the partnership between Ohio YR and the Ohio Republican Party is one of the pillars of what we're running to build. To have her endorsement is both an honor and a signal of what's possible when we work together as one team."

— Jacob Sargent, Candidate for Chair, Ohio Young Republicans

This is the latest in a growing series of endorsements from Republican leaders across Ohio, from a Republican National Committeeman to county party chairs in every region of the state, and now the second-ranking officer of the Ohio Republican Party itself. Ohio Young Republicans is the largest state YR organization in the country, and YR Excellence is the team ready to keep it that way.

To read our full platform, meet the slate, and follow along as the campaign grows, explore the rest of our site.

Pike County GOP Chair Jordan Leatherwood Endorses YR Excellence

YR Excellence is proud to announce the endorsement of Jordan Leatherwood, Chair of the Pike County Republican Party, in our campaign to lead the Ohio Young Republicans.

Jordan leads his county party in southern Ohio, joining a coalition of county chairs from every region of the state who are backing this slate. His endorsement speaks to the kind of organization YR Excellence is building, one with reach in every community and a serious commitment to developing the next generation of conservative leaders.

"Young Republicans aren't waiting for opportunities to lead in the future, they're leading now. This slate of candidates has the experience necessary to recruit young leaders across Ohio and step into the call of public service and take YRs to a new level. Young Republicans are answering that call today. It's my honor to endorse Jacob Sargent and the YR Excellence candidates to lead Ohio Young Republicans."

— Jordan Leatherwood, Chair, Pike County Republican Party

"Jordan gets it. Young Republicans aren't just preparing for leadership someday, they are leading today, in counties all across Ohio. Having his endorsement from Pike County means a great deal, and it reinforces what this slate has been built to do."

— Jacob Sargent, Candidate for Chair, Ohio Young Republicans

This is the latest in a growing series of endorsements from Republican leaders across Ohio, from state legislators and the Republican National Committeeman to county party chairs in every region. Ohio Young Republicans is the largest state YR organization in the country, and YR Excellence is the team ready to keep it that way.

To read our full platform, meet the slate, and follow along as the campaign grows, explore the rest of our site.

Champaign County GOP Chair Taylor Armstrong Endorses YR Excellence

YR Excellence is proud to announce the endorsement of Taylor Armstrong, Chair of the Champaign County Republican Party, in our campaign to lead the Ohio Young Republicans.

Taylor is among the youngest county GOP chairs in Ohio. He came up through the conservative youth pipeline as a former President of Miami University College Republicans, and today leads his county party. He represents exactly the kind of leader Ohio YR is built to develop: a young Republican who moved from campus organizing to county leadership, and is now investing in the pipeline that produced him.

"As a county GOP chair, now more than ever do we need a strong Ohio YR that's developing the next generation of Republican leaders in every community across Ohio, not just the cities. That's exactly what YR Excellence is built and prepared to do, and I'm proud to give them my full support."

— Taylor Armstrong, Chair, Champaign County Republican Party

"Taylor represents the future of this party. A 24-year-old county chair who came up through the YR and CR system is exactly the kind of leader our work is meant to produce, and exactly the kind of voice this slate is built to support. Honored to have his endorsement."

— Jacob Sargent, Candidate for Chair, Ohio Young Republicans

This is the latest in a growing series of endorsements from Republican leaders across Ohio, from state legislators and the Republican National Committeeman to county party chairs in every region. Ohio Young Republicans is the largest state YR organization in the country, and YR Excellence is the team ready to keep it that way.

To read our full platform, meet the slate, and follow along as the campaign grows, explore the rest of our site.

Former OYR Chair Torri Sholl Endorses YR Excellence

YR Excellence is proud to announce the endorsement of Torri Sholl, former Chair of the Ohio Young Republicans and a longtime member of the state board.

Torri helped build OYR into the organization it is today. She also joins this campaign not only as a supporter but as a candidate, running for National Committeewoman with YR Excellence. Her endorsement, alongside that of the current Chair, means the leaders who know this organization best are united behind a single vision for its future.

"As former State Chair and longtime OYR board member, I know how important strong leadership is to keeping this organization's momentum going. Jacob has the relationships, work ethic, and passion to continue OYR's excellence and advance our mission to recruit, train, and elect Young Republicans across Ohio. I'm proud to support Jacob and the YR Excellence ticket, and I'm excited for what's ahead for OYR."

— Torri Sholl, Former Chair, Ohio Young Republicans

"Torri helped build the foundation we're running to build on. Having the support of the people who led this organization, and who know exactly what it takes to keep it strong, means a great deal. I'm honored she's not just endorsing this slate but running on it."

— Jacob Sargent, Candidate for Chair, Ohio Young Republicans

This is the latest in a growing series of endorsements from Republican leaders across Ohio and from Ohio YR's own past and present leadership. Ohio Young Republicans is the largest state YR organization in the country, and YR Excellence is the team ready to keep it that way.

To read our full platform, meet the slate, and follow along as the campaign grows, explore the rest of our site.

RNC Committeeman Dave Johnson Endorses YR Excellence

YR Excellence is proud to announce the endorsement of Dave Johnson, Ohio's Republican National Committeeman, in our campaign to lead the Ohio Young Republicans into 2026.

Dave Johnson is one of the most respected party-builders in Ohio. In addition to serving as Republican National Committeeman, he is a member of the Ohio Republican State Central Committee and Chairman of the Columbiana County Republican Party. He helped lead one of the most remarkable political transformations in the country: the shift of the Mahoning Valley from a longtime Democratic stronghold into Republican territory. Few people in Ohio understand better what it takes to build the party in every community, not just the population centers.

"Strong Republican organizations are built in every county, not just the big ones, and Jacob Sargent understands that better than anyone. I'm proud to endorse Jacob and the YR Excellence ticket, and I'm confident they'll Keep Ohio YRs Great!"

— Dave Johnson, Republican National Committeeman for Ohio

Johnson's endorsement speaks directly to the kind of organization YR Excellence intends to build: one with a presence in every corner of Ohio and a place for every Young Republican who wants to get involved.

"Dave Johnson helped turn the Mahoning Valley from a place Republicans wrote off into a place Republicans win. That's the work that matters, building in every county and reaching the people everyone else overlooked. That's exactly the organization we want Ohio YR to be, and I'm honored to have his support."

— Jacob Sargent, Candidate for Chair, Ohio Young Republicans

This is the latest in a series of announcements as Republican leaders from across Ohio line up behind YR Excellence. Ohio Young Republicans is the largest state YR organization in the country, and our slate is the team ready to keep it that way.

To read our full platform, meet the slate, and follow along as the campaign grows, explore the rest of our site.

State Rep. Phil Plummer Endorses YR Excellence

YR Excellence is proud to announce the endorsement of State Representative Phil Plummer, Chair of the Montgomery County Republican Party, in our campaign to lead the Ohio Young Republicans into 2026.

Representative Plummer has spent his career building one of the strongest county Republican organizations in Ohio. As a state legislator and county party chair, he has been a steady force for conservative leadership and effective political organization in the Dayton region and across the state. His endorsement is a meaningful signal of the kind of coalition YR Excellence is building, one rooted in trust from the Republican leaders who know our candidates and our work best.

"I've known Jacob since he was a high schooler in the greater Dayton area, and it's been a privilege to watch him grow into a very capable political operative. I'm proud to support a fellow Daytonian for Chair of the Ohio Young Republicans and the YR Excellence ticket. I have no doubt they will lead the organization to even greater heights."

- State Representative Phil Plummer, Chair, Montgomery County Republican Party

For Jacob Sargent, the endorsement carries a personal weight. Sargent grew up in the greater Dayton area before building a statewide political career, and Representative Plummer's support comes from the community that shaped him.

"Representative Plummer has been a model of what effective Republican leadership looks like in Ohio. To have his support, in the community where I grew up, is an honor I don't take lightly. Our slate is ready to earn that kind of trust from every corner of this state."

- Jacob Sargent, Candidate for Chair, Ohio Young Republicans

This is the first of several announcements YR Excellence will be making in the days ahead as Republican leaders across Ohio line up behind the slate. Our message is simple: Ohio Young Republicans is the most effective state YR organization in the country, and YR Excellence is the team ready to keep it that way.

To read our full platform, meet the slate, and follow along as the campaign grows, explore the rest of our site.

Introducing YR Excellence

Today we are introducing YR Excellence, a slate of Young Republicans from across Ohio running together to lead Ohio YRs in 2026.

Over the past year, Ohio Young Republicans has grown into the largest state YR organization in the country. That growth is the product of work done by every chapter, every member, and every leader who has put time into building this organization. The job ahead is to keep that momentum going.

YR Excellence is a team committed to that work. We are running to grow the movement, elect Young Republicans to office, deepen our partnership with the Ohio Republican Party, and open the door wider for the next wave of conservative leaders across Ohio.

Our full platform, our slate, and our plan for the next term are available across this site. We invite you to read what we have built and, if it speaks to you, to stand with us.

Thank you for your service to Ohio YR. We look forward to earning your support.

— Jacob Sargent Candidate for Chair, Ohio Young Republicans