Congratulations to President-Elect Donald J. Trump as well as to Vice President-Elect and young Republican JD Vance on their landslide electoral [college] and popular-vote victories in the 2024 election. With more than 300 electoral votes expected and over 71 million unique votes for Trump, this victory is truly a historic one. Make no mistake, this […]
Congratulations to President-Elect Donald J. Trump as well as to Vice President-Elect and young Republican JD Vance on their landslide electoral [college] and popular-vote victories in the 2024 election. With more than 300 electoral votes expected and over 71 million unique votes for Trump, this victory is truly a historic one.
Make no mistake, this election was a referendum on the political establishment. Republicans listened to voters throughout their ranks and put forward a vision for a stronger, safer, wealthier, and greater America. Democrats ignored the will of their voters by usurping Joe Biden and coronating Kamala Harris as their nominee for president while doubling down on the hateful and divisive rhetoric they’ve become so synonymous with. And with that, it’s no surprise that Trump has over-performed with almost every demographic including 42 percent of young voters under 30.
Trump, Vance, and congressional Republicans were given a decisive mandate in this election. They have a responsibility to not only represent every American but to deliver for every American — and I am confident that America’s best days are ahead.
With so much to celebrate, there are, of course, always some losses. In New York, we fell short in some battleground races and are still waiting for greater clarity in others. These districts will be at the top of our target list to take back in 2026.
Finally, I want to thank every single one of our Young Republican volunteers who helped our Republican team. From very early on, our Young Republicans were boots on the ground in Iowa and New Hampshire to secure victories for Trump, and many others sacrificed countless weekends to knock doors, make calls, and register voters to support New York candidates down-ballot.
As one nation and one people, we embark on this once-in-a-generation journey to restore hope to every American and Make America Great Again.
Peter Giunta is chairman of the New York State Young Republicans. The association says it is the young professional wing of the New York Republican State Committee and a chartered member of the Young Republican National Federation. This article is drawn from a statement Giunta issued around midday on Wednesday Nov. 6, reacting to the results of the 2024 election.
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