CJ Pearson's ‘Next250' launches campus blitz with Byron Donalds to mobilize young men ahead of midterms

WASHINGTON — Conservative activist CJ Pearson is launching a nationwide campus blitz targeting young men ahead of the upcoming midterm elections, partnering with high-profile conservative leaders to mobilize fraternity members and college students across battleground states. Pearson announced the initiative through his organization, Next250, alongside a video showing him addressing a crowd of cheering college students with Florida Republican gubernatorial nominee U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds. WATCH: Young men helped send President Trump back to the White House. And young men will be a critical piece of the puzzle this midterm election as well. My organization Next250 will be hitting every swing state this fall. We're going to Make America Great Again. One… pic.twitter.com/iuhvELCJJ2 — CJ Pearson (@Cjpearson) September 8, 2026 The campaign focuses on engaging young male voters, a demographic Republicans have increasingly sought to engage as they look to build support among younger voters in recent elections. 'Young men helped secure President Trump's return to the White House,' Pearson told Florida's Voice. 'And young men will help pave our path to victory this November. In memory of Charlie Kirk, Next250 is committed to ensuring that we Make America Great Again, one tailgate and fraternity party at a time.' The fall tour plans to hit campuses in swing states, blending traditional campaign outreach with college culture by targeting fraternity houses and campus tailgates. Sharing footage from the campus event alongside Donalds, Pearson highlighted the contrast in youth enthusiasm between the two major parties. 'The Democrats could never,' Pearson posted on X. 'My organization Next250 couldn't be more proud to support @ByronDonalds and we look forward to hosting more events like this in the future to drive young people to the polls in these crucial midterm elections!' The strategy comes as both parties seek to engage younger voters ahead of midterm elections. By featuring prominent America First figures like Donalds, Next250 aims to translate social media engagement and campus energy into voter turnout among first-time and college-aged voters across battleground states.