Have you heard the news?

My secret is out!

The Detroit News finally uncovered that in my role as Youth Chairman of the Michigan Republican Party, I’ve been up to absolutely nothing for the past four years!

That’s right! Nothing… Nodda… Zip!

I’ll be honest, I was a bit confused at first…

If this is “doing nothing”, than I’ve been doing it all wrong for four whole years! Crazy!

Jokes aside, while I always appreciate constructive criticism, claiming that our young leaders were inactive is disrespectful to the thousands of youth volunteers that worked tirelessly to forge a brighter future for Michigan.

Our hard working volunteers and grassroots delegates deserve better. They deserve the truth.

In the coming weeks, me and my team will be releasing a report with a “behind-the-scenes” look at the inner-party struggles we faced in 2022, as well as improvement recommendations for future party leadership.

In the meantime… Join me as we take a look through the past four years of “doing nothing”!

-Paul Stephens, Youth Chairman of the Michigan Republican Party

Youth Engagement Highlights

Youth Chairman Campaign Launches
Youth Chairman Campaign Launches

Paul Stephens launched statewide campaign for Michigan Republican Party Youth Chairman, after receiving encouragement from…Read More

Paul Secures Statewide Grassroots Support
Paul Secures Statewide Grassroots Support

In his bid for Youth Chairman of the Michigan Republican Party, Paul Stephens traveled the…Read More

Paul Reaches All 14 Congressional Districts
Paul Reaches All 14 Congressional Districts

Determined to canvass the state and connect with grassroots leaders, Paul Stephens successfully reaches all…Read More

Youth Blueprint for the Future Released
Youth Blueprint for the Future Released

A bold new 8-point plan for youth engagement is released by the Paul Stephens for…Read More

Stephens Endorsed by Republican Youth
Stephens Endorsed by Republican Youth

College and Young Republican leaders from across the state endorsed Paul Stephens for Youth Vice…Read More

Unanimously Elected to 1st Term as Youth Chairman
Unanimously Elected to 1st Term as Youth Chairman

Paul Stephens was unanimously elected by statewide delegates to his 1st term as Youth Chairman…Read More

Stephens Leads Army of Youth Volunteers for Presidential Visit
Stephens Leads Army of Youth Volunteers for Presidential Visit

MRP Youth Chairman, together with our Michigan College and Young Republican partners, coordinated massive 150-person…Read More

Energetic College Republican Leadership Team Assembled
Energetic College Republican Leadership Team Assembled

An energetic new Michigan College Republican executive team was sworn-in. Led by Chairman Dylan Burger,…Read More

Youth-Focused Dialogue Established with Trump Administration
Youth-Focused Dialogue Established with Trump Administration

In an April visit to Michigan, Youth Chairman Stephens discussed Youth-Focused Engagement Policy with Vice…Read More

County and District Partnerships Forged for Youth Success
County and District Partnerships Forged for Youth Success

Youth Chairman Stephens continued forging strong County and District Committee partnerships to bridge the generational…Read More

Stephens Continues Relationship Building with Grassroots Groups
Stephens Continues Relationship Building with Grassroots Groups

In a whirlwind of weekly meetings with grassroots organizations, Youth Chairman Stephens continues encouraging youth…Read More

Stephens Launches Revitalized GOP Internship Program
Stephens Launches Revitalized GOP Internship Program

In a strategic move to engage more students in party operations, Youth Chairman Stephens launched…Read More

Michigan Young Republicans Relaunched
Michigan Young Republicans Relaunched

In a historic announcement, the Michigan Young Republicans has relaunched with a brand-new statewide leadership…Read More

Youth Leaders Sponsor 250 Students for Historic Mackinac Conference
Youth Leaders Sponsor 250 Students for Historic Mackinac Conference

Over 250 students attended a weekend of networking, organizing, and education at the Mackinac Republican…Read More

Youth-Focused Discussion Continues with Trump Administration
Youth-Focused Discussion Continues with Trump Administration

During a December Community Leaders event with Vice President Pence, Youth Chairman Stephens discussed the…Read More

Over 100 Youth Volunteers Recruited to Staff December Presidential Visit
Over 100 Youth Volunteers Recruited to Staff December Presidential Visit

Over 100 College and Young Republican Volunteers were recruited and organized to staff the Trump…Read More

Youth Chairman Engages West Michigan Students
Youth Chairman Engages West Michigan Students

Youth Chairman Stephens spent considerable time with College Republican chapters throughout west Michigan this January.…Read More

Michigan Youth Advisory Committee Established
Michigan Youth Advisory Committee Established

Youth Chairman Stephens announced the formation of the Michigan Youth Advisory Board. Initial members included:…Read More

Make Campus Great Again Program Kicked Off with RNC Chairwoman
Make Campus Great Again Program Kicked Off with RNC Chairwoman

Youth Chairman Stephens and the Michigan Federation of College Republicans kicked-off the Make Campus Great…Read More

Youth Chairman Begins Statewide Campus Tour
Youth Chairman Begins Statewide Campus Tour

Youth Chairman Stephens began a statewide tour of College Republican chapters, aiming to connect with…Read More

Campus Groups Adapt Amid COVID Shutdowns
Campus Groups Adapt Amid COVID Shutdowns

Michigan College and Young Republicans quickly transitioned to virtual meetings in the wake of widespread…Read More

Youth Chairman Establishes Statewide Recognition Program
Youth Chairman Establishes Statewide Recognition Program

Youth Chairman Stephens announced the launch of an all-new statewide recognition program for hard working…Read More

Grassroots Tour Continues after Whitmer Lockdown Ends
Grassroots Tour Continues after Whitmer Lockdown Ends

Youth Chairman Stephens continued his grassroots tour throughout Michigan as conservative groups resumed in-person meetings.

Michigan Youth Engagement Strategy Revamped for 2020 Election Cycle
Michigan Youth Engagement Strategy Revamped for 2020 Election Cycle

Youth Chairman Stephens and youth leaders from throughout Michigan assembled in Lansing to review and…Read More

Statewide Youth Engagement Tour Kicked-Off in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
Statewide Youth Engagement Tour Kicked-Off in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

Youth Chairman Stephens joined special guests in a tour across Northern Michigan.

Young Republican Deployment Draws Hundreds to Support Republican Candidates
Young Republican Deployment Draws Hundreds to Support Republican Candidates

The Michigan Young Republicans held a state-wide voter engagement deployment in Grand Rapids, attracting hundreds…Read More

Unprecedented Youth Voter Contacts Leading Up to Election
Unprecedented Youth Voter Contacts Leading Up to Election

In the month leading up to election day, College and Young Republicans collectively made 451,232…Read More

College Republican Deployment Boosts Key Republican Races
College Republican Deployment Boosts Key Republican Races

College Republicans held a tri-city deployment before the 2020 election, boosting voter turnout in key…Read More

Young Republican Volunteers Staff Campaigns Across Michigan
Young Republican Volunteers Staff Campaigns Across Michigan

Youth Chairman Stephens coordinated with campaigns across Michigan to connect students with part and full…Read More

Youth Newsletter Provides Monthly Updates on Coalition Progress
Youth Newsletter Provides Monthly Updates on Coalition Progress

Youth Advisory Board Members Jack Harrison and Matthew Smith launch the Youth Coalition Newsletter, a…Read More

Paul Stephens Unanimously Re-Elected to 2nd Term as Youth Chairman
Paul Stephens Unanimously Re-Elected to 2nd Term as Youth Chairman

Paul Stephens was unanimously elected to a 2nd term by the delegates of the Michigan…Read More

State Committee and Grassroots Delegates Support Youth Engagement
State Committee and Grassroots Delegates Support Youth Engagement

Youth Chairman Stephens shared an update with attendees to the May State Committee meeting on…Read More

Historic Michigan Youth Engagement Strategy Approved
Historic Michigan Youth Engagement Strategy Approved

Representatives from the Michigan Young Republicans, Michigan College Republicans, and Michigan Republican Party met in…Read More

Michigan Fully Represented at Young Republican National Convention
Michigan Fully Represented at Young Republican National Convention

For the first time in over six years, the Michigan sent a full delegation to…Read More

Chapter Leadership Academy Provides Activism Tools to Student Groups
Chapter Leadership Academy Provides Activism Tools to Student Groups

The Michigan Republican Chapter Leadership Academy was launched to provide much needed tools to College…Read More

Lansing Young Republicans Launched
Lansing Young Republicans Launched

The Lansing Young Republicans announced the kickoff of a premier networking organization in the heart…Read More

Kalamazoo Young Republicans Launched
Kalamazoo Young Republicans Launched

Continuing Young Republican statewide expansion efforts, the Kalamazoo Young Republicans announced the launch of a…Read More

Mackinac Conference Draws 350+ Sponsored Students
Mackinac Conference Draws 350+ Sponsored Students

Youth Chairman Stephens, MFCR Chairman Kerber, and MFCR PR Chair Harrison coordinated sponsorships for over…Read More

Grassroots Youth Involvement Accelerates
Grassroots Youth Involvement Accelerates

With less than one year until the 2022 election season, Youth Chairman Stephens accelerated work…Read More

Traverse Young Republicans Launched, Establishing Commitment to Northern Michigan
Traverse Young Republicans Launched, Establishing Commitment to Northern Michigan

Youth Chairman Stephens and TYR Chairman Dakota Baker were joined by young professionals from across…Read More

Wayne State College Republicans Launched
Wayne State College Republicans Launched

The Wayne State College Republicans launched a new chapter in the heart of Downtown Detroit.

Macomb Young Republicans Launched
Macomb Young Republicans Launched

Youth Chairman Stephens was proud to announce further progress towards our Young Republican expansion goals,…Read More

1st Annual College Republicans Women’s Conference Hosted
1st Annual College Republicans Women’s Conference Hosted

The Michigan College Republicans, in partnership with generous statewide donors, hosted the 1st Annual College…Read More

Rockstar College Republican Leadership Team Established
Rockstar College Republican Leadership Team Established

An all-new College Republican Leadership team was sworn-in to carry continue chapter expansions and young…Read More

Young Activists Recognized for Top-Notch Leadership
Young Activists Recognized for Top-Notch Leadership

Youth Chairman Stephens recognized hard-working grassroots activists for continuing to spread positive conservative messaging on…Read More

Young/College Republican Rebrand Boosts On-Campus Recruitment
Young/College Republican Rebrand Boosts On-Campus Recruitment

Youth Chairman Stephens, in coordination with The Michigan College Republicans, organized a comprehensive rebranding initiative…Read More

Campus Activism Program Launched, Providing Resources to 16 Chapters Across Michigan
Campus Activism Program Launched, Providing Resources to 16 Chapters Across Michigan

In an effort to jumpstart college campus republican recruitment for Fall 2022, the Michigan Campus…Read More

Statewide Student Activism Results in Rapid Growth
Statewide Student Activism Results in Rapid Growth

Youth Chairman Stephens and MFCR Chairman Harmon report strong initial recruitment metrics at College Republican…Read More

Youth Activism Bootcamp Hosted in Lansing
Youth Activism Bootcamp Hosted in Lansing

Youth Chairman Stephens hosted the Michigan College Republicans for Youth Activism Bootcamp 2022. Chapter leaders…Read More

Dixon Campus Bus Tour Energizes Michigan Students
Dixon Campus Bus Tour Energizes Michigan Students

The Tudor Dixon team made campaign stops at many of our College Republican Chapters. Key…Read More

Excitement Builds for Student Activists, Growth Plan Accelerates
Excitement Builds for Student Activists, Growth Plan Accelerates

Michigan Republican Campus Activism Program provides on-campus recruitment materials to students, while connecting them with…Read More

Save Our Senate Youth Deployments
Save Our Senate Youth Deployments

Youth Chairman Stephens, together with the Michigan Young Republicans and Michigan College Republicans hosted 3…Read More

Young Republican Army Hits the Streets
Young Republican Army Hits the Streets

Across the state, over 9 different targeted deployments were underway to drive additional Republican turnout…Read More

Youth for Dixon Voter Engagement
Youth for Dixon Voter Engagement

Young supporters were proud to participate in several Youth for Dixon weekend voter contact days…Read More

Young Leaders Step Up for Michigan’s Future
Young Leaders Step Up for Michigan’s Future

Young leaders across Michigan worked days, nights, weekends, and holidays to support our Republican candidates.…Read More

Michigan Young Republicans Report Strong Results from Chapter Expansion Push
Michigan Young Republicans Report Strong Results from Chapter Expansion Push

Since the inception of the Michigan Young Republican Chapter Expansion Plan in 2021, the organization…Read More

Thank You
Thank You

I’m forever grateful to all the young activists who sacrificed their time over the last…Read More

Youth Honor Roll Program Announced
Youth Honor Roll Program Announced

Youth Chairman Stephens announced the 2022 Youth Honor Roll Program, recignizing young volunteers and leaders…Read More