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Turning Point Action expands early state footprint ahead of 2028 presidential race

The conservative group is mobilizing grassroots operations in Iowa while signaling potential support for JD Vance.

Updated Sep 5, 2026 · 12:19 UTC2 reports

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Turning Point Action is expanding its grassroots operations, aiming to place at least one staffer across all 99 Iowa counties and growing its presence in Nevada and New Hampshire.[Associated Press]
Leadership has signaled readiness to back Vice President JD Vance if he launches a 2028 presidential bid, though no formal endorsement has occurred.[Associated Press · ABC News]
Some local Republican officials and strategists privately question whether the organization's real-world impact will match its substantial online profile.[Associated Press]

Turning Point Action aims to place at least one staffer in each of Iowa's 99 counties to organize conservative grassroots voters.[Associated Press]
The organization expanded its footprint into New Hampshire and Nevada ahead of the midterm elections.[Associated Press]
Turning Point leaders, including Erika Kirk, have signaled readiness to back Vice President JD Vance if he launches a 2028 presidential campaign.[ABC News]
Turning Point Action COO Tyler Bowyer stated the group has made no formal endorsement because no candidate has officially declared.[Associated Press]
Sen. Ted Cruz has visited Iowa multiple times this year and confirmed his presidential ambitions, while Marco Rubio stated he would not run against Vance.[Associated Press · ABC News]

Some Iowa Republican strategists, officials, and lawmakers privately question whether Turning Point's practical organizing impact will match its online visibility.[Associated Press]

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