2025 GOPAC Class of Emerging Leaders

Washington, DC – GOPAC announced the twenty seven legislators in its 2025 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 2025 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.

Emerging Leaders Class of 2025:

Carine Werner

Arizona Senator

State Senator Werner represents District 4. She assumed office on January 13, 2025. Her current term ends on January 11, 2027. 

Alexandra “Ali” Macedo

California Assemblywoman

State Assemblywoman Macedo represents District 33. She assumed office on December 2, 2024. Her current term ends on December 7, 2026. 

Mike Redondo

Florida Representative

State Representative Redondo represents District 118. He assumed office on December 5, 2023. His current term ends on November 3, 2026.

Carmen Rice

Georgia Representative

State Representative Rice represents District 139. She assumed office on May 15, 2024. Her current term ends on January 11, 2027. 

Lynn Evans

Iowa Senator and Assistant Majority Leader

State Senate Assistant Majority Leader Lynn Evans represents District 3. He assumed office on January 3, 2023. His current term ends on January 2, 2027. 

Gregory Goode

Indiana Senator

State Senator Goode represents District 38. He assumed office on November 1, 2023. His current term ends on November 4, 2026. 

Craig Bowser

Kansas Senator

State Senator Bowser represents District 1. He assumed office on January 13, 2025. His current term ends on January 8, 2029.

Jill Ward

Kansas Representative

State Representative Ward represents District 105. She assumed office on January 13, 2025. Her current term ends on January 11, 2027. 

Matt Nunn

Kentucky Senator

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

Wade Williams

Kentucky Representative

State Representative Williams represents District 4. He assumed office on January 1, 2023. His current term ends on January 1, 2027. 

Mike Kreun

Minnesota Senator

State Senator Kreun represents District 32. He assumed office on January 3, 2023. His current term ends on January 5, 2027. 

David Casteel

Missouri Representative

State Representative Casteel represents District 97. He assumed office on January 4, 2023. His current term ends on January 6, 2027. 

Forrest Mandeville

Montana Senator

State Senator Mandeville represents District 28. He assumed office on He assumed office on January 6, 2025. His current term ends on January 4, 2027. 

Neal Jackson

North Carolina Representative

State Representative Jackson represents District 78. He assumed office on January 1, 2023. His current term ends on January 1, 2027. 

Brad Overcash

North Carolina Senator

State Senator Brad Overcash represents District 43. He assumed office on January 1, 2023. His current term ends on January 1, 2027. 

Paul Kanitra

New Jersey Assemblyman, 2025 Emerging Leaders Class President

State Assemblyman Kanitra represents District 10. He assumed office on January 9, 2024. His current term ends on January 13, 2026. 

Jason Blair

Oklahoma Representative

State Representative Blair represents District 53. He assumed office on November 20, 2024. His current term ends on November 18, 2026. 

Rick Scarbrough

Tennessee Representative

State Representative Scarbrough represents District 33. Scarbrough assumed office on November 5, 2024. Scarbrough's current term ends on November 3, 2026.