2026 GOPAC Class of Emerging Leaders

GOPAC recently announced the 38 legislators in its 2026 Class of Emerging Leaders. Nominated by the legislative leadership in their state, these legislators have demonstrated promise in positively impacting their state and rising within the Republican ranks.

"Our 2026 Class of Emerging Leaders is the next installment in our mission to build a roster of Republicans who are focused on ideas to make the lives of their constituents easier, safer and better," said GOPAC Chairman David Avella. "Whether it is leading in their state legislative chamber or running for higher office in the future, we welcome being part of their development and success."

The prestigious GOPAC Emerging Leaders Program is a year-long initiative to educate talented and rising Republican legislators. The Program equips these legislators with information to help them legislate more effectively and ultimately achieve leadership roles within their state or run for higher office.

Jamie Kiel
Alabama Representative

Jamie Kiel is a member of the Alabama House of Representatives, representing District 18. He assumed office on November 7, 2018. His current term ends on November 4, 2026.

Justin Ruffridge
Alaska Representative

Justin Ruffridge is a member of the Alaska House of Representatives, representing District 7. He assumed office on January 17, 2023. His current term ends on January 19, 2027.

Matt Gress
Arizona Representative

Matt Gress is a member of the Arizona House of Representatives, representing District 4. He assumed office on January 9, 2023. His current term ends on January 11, 2027.

Selina Bliss
Arizona Representative

Selina Bliss is a member of the Arizona House of Representatives, representing District 1. She assumed office on January 9, 2023. Her current term ends on January 11, 2027.

Tyler Dees
Arkansas Senator

Tyler Dees is a member of the Arkansas State Senate, representing District 35. He assumed office on January 9, 2023. His current term ends on January 11, 2027.

Howard Beaty
Arkansas Representative

Howard Beaty is a member of the Arkansas House of Representatives, representing District 95. He assumed office on January 9, 2023. His current term ends on January 11, 2027.

Jarvis Caldwell
Colorado Representative

Jarvis Caldwell is a member of the Colorado House of Representatives, representing District 20. He assumed office on January 8, 2025. His current term ends on January 12, 2027.

Jonathan Martin
Florida Senator

Jonathan Martin is a member of the Florida State Senate, representing District 33. He assumed office on November 8, 2022. His current term ends on November 7, 2028.

Jennifer Kincart Jonsson
Florida Representative

Jennifer Kincart Jonsson is a member of the Florida House of Representatives, representing District 49. She assumed office on November 5, 2024. Her current term ends on November 3, 2026.

Drew Echols
Georgia Senator

State Senator Nunn represents District 17. He assumed office on January 1, 2025. His current term ends on January 1, 2029. 

Soo Hong
Georgia Representative

Soo Hong is a member of the Georgia House of Representatives, representing District 103. She assumed office on January 9, 2023. Her current term ends on January 11, 2027.

Scott Baldwin
Indiana Senator

Scott Baldwin is a member of the Indiana State Senate, representing District 20. He assumed office on November 4, 2020. His current term ends on November 8, 2028.

Jason Goetz
Kansas Representative

Jason Goetz is a member of the Kansas House of Representatives, representing District 119. He assumed office on January 9, 2023. His current term ends on January 11, 2027.

Phillip Wheeler
Kentucky Senator

Phillip Wheeler is a member of the Kentucky State Senate, representing District 31. He assumed office on March 19, 2019. His current term ends on January 1, 2029.

Michael “Sarge” Pollock
Kentucky Representative

Michael Pollock (also known as Sarge) is a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives, representing District 51. He assumed office on November 29, 2021. His current term ends on January 1, 2027.

Kirk Talbot
Louisiana Senator

Kirk Talbot is a member of the Louisiana State Senate, representing District 10. He assumed office on January 13, 2020. His current term ends on January 10, 2028.

Jacob Landry
Louisiana Representative

Jacob Landry is a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives, representing District 49. He assumed office on January 8, 2024. His current term ends on January 10, 2028.

Dawn Gillman
Minnesota Representative

Dawn Gillman is a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, representing District 17A. She assumed office on January 3, 2023. Her current term ends on January 12, 2027.

Brad Christ
Missouri Representative

Brad Christ is a member of the Missouri House of Representatives, representing District 96. He assumed office on January 4, 2023. His current term ends on January 6, 2027.

Mike Vinton
Montana Representative

Mike Vinton is a member of the Montana House of Representatives, representing District 40. He assumed office on January 6, 2025. His current term ends on January 4, 2027.

Victoria Sullivan
New Hampshire Senator

Victoria Sullivan is a member of the New Hampshire State Senate, representing District 18. She assumed office on December 4, 2024. Her current term ends on December 2, 2026.

Brian Labrie
New Hampshire Representative

Brian Labrie is a member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, representing Hillsborough 2. He assumed office on December 4, 2024. His current term ends on December 2, 2026. 

Mike Inganamort
New Jersey Assemblyman

Mike Inganamort is a member of the New Jersey General Assembly, representing District 24. He assumed office on January 9, 2024. His current term ends on January 11, 2028.

Dana Jones
North Carolina Senator

Dana Jones is a member of the North Carolina State Senate, representing District 31. She assumed office on January 1, 2025. Her current term ends on January 1, 2027.

Grant Campbell
North Carolina Representative

Grant Campbell is a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 83. He assumed office on January 1, 2025. His current term ends on January 1, 2027.

Ty Mathews
Ohio Representative

Ty Mathews is a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing District 83. He assumed office on January 1, 2025. His current term ends on December 31, 2026.

Ally Seifried
Oklahoma Senator

Ally Seifried is a member of the Oklahoma State Senate, representing District 2. She assumed office on November 23, 2022. Her current term ends on November 18, 2026.

Roman Kozak
Pennsylvania Representative

Roman Kozak is a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing District 14. He assumed office on December 1, 2024. His current term ends on November 30, 2026.

Melissa Oremus
South Carolina Representative

Melissa Oremus is a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 84. She assumed office in 2019. Her current term ends on November 9, 2026.

Shane Reeves
Tennessee Senator

Shane Reeves is a member of the Tennessee State Senate, representing District 14. He assumed office on March 15, 2018. His current term ends on November 7, 2028.

Adam Hinojosa
Texas Senator

Adam Hinojosa is a member of the Texas State Senate, representing District 27. He assumed office on January 14, 2025. His current term ends on January 9, 2029.

John McQueeney
Texas Representative

John McQueeney is a member of the Texas House of Representatives, representing District 97. He assumed office on January 14, 2025. His current term ends on January 12, 2027.

Christie New Craig
Virginia Senator

Christie New Craig is a member of the Virginia State Senate, representing District 19. She assumed office on January 10, 2024. Her current term ends on January 12, 2028.

Ron Muzzall
Washington Senator

Ron Muzzall is a member of the Washington State Senate, representing District 10. He assumed office on October 18, 2019. His current term ends on January 8, 2029.

Hunter Abell
Washington Representative

Hunter Abell is a member of the Washington House of Representatives, representing District 7-Position 2. He assumed office on January 13, 2025. His current term ends on January 11, 2027.

Cory Tomczyk
Wisconsin Senator

Cory Tomczyk is a member of the Wisconsin State Senate, representing District 29. He assumed office on January 3, 2023. His current term ends on January 4, 2027.

Brent Jacobson
Wisconsin Assemblyman

Brent Jacobson is a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing District 87. He assumed office on January 6, 2025. His current term ends on January 4, 2027.

Hillary Pugh Kent
Virginia Delegate

Hillary Pugh Kent is a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing District 67. She assumed office on January 10, 2024. Her current term ends on January 12, 2028.