"Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction."
President Ronald Reagan
What is a TAR?
If you're a Republican teenager or high school student between the ages of 13 and 18, you are a TAR.
National Teenage Republicans (TARS) is the teenage auxiliary of the Republican Party, bringing together young conservatives from across the country to develop the next generation of Republican leaders.
For more than 60 years, TARS has helped teenagers build leadership skills, serve their communities, support Republican campaigns, and make a difference through grassroots activism and civic engagement.
Your voice matters. Your leadership matters. And your future starts with TARS.
TARs Across The Nation
FAQs
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Teen Age Republicans (TARS) is the official teenage auxiliary of the Republican Party, serving Republican students ages 13–18. TARS helps young Republicans develop leadership skills, engage in civic activities, support their communities, and connect with fellow conservative students across the country.
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Membership in TARS is open to students between the ages of 13 and 18 who support Republican principles and want to become more involved in leadership, community service, and civic engagement.
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Yes. TARS is the official teenage auxiliary of the Republican Party and has a long history of developing future Republican leaders, elected officials, campaign staff, and community activists.
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Starting a TARS chapter is easy. Gather a group of interested students, identify an adult advisor, hold an organizational meeting, elect officers, and register your chapter with National TARS. Chapters may be school-based or community-based.
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Many TARS chapters operate as community-based organizations rather than school-sponsored clubs. Community chapters allow students from multiple schools or homeschool backgrounds to participate together.
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TARS chapters participate in leadership development, voter education, community service projects, public speaking, civic engagement activities, campaign volunteering, issue advocacy, and educational programs focused on government and politics.
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The TAR Leadership Conference (TLC) is National TARS' premier leadership training event. Students have the opportunity to learn from elected officials, campaign professionals, Republican leaders, and fellow young Republicans while developing leadership and organizational skills.
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TARS provides young conservatives with opportunities to develop leadership skills, build lifelong friendships, gain real-world experience, engage in community service, and become active participants in the democratic process. Members join a nationwide network of Teen Republicans committed to making a positive impact in their communities.
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Republican Control of Congress is at Stake
You can make a difference this mid-term cycle! TARS is proud to partner with national and local partners for three awesome regional deployments in targeted states.