Austin Ayers is a former elected representative of the North Carolina Republican Party who now serves Republicans in Washington, D.C. as a political advisor, strategic political analyst and commentator. He served as Member at Large for the 3rd Congressional District and State Executive Committee, and is a former candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives.
Ayers now serves Republicans in Washington, D.C. as an advisor, analyst and commentator, providing political analysis, campaign management and news coverage on social media. His commentary appears on X, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok.
North Carolina Republican Party
Ayers is a former elected representative of the North Carolina Republican Party. From April to August 2026 he was an elected Member at Large representing North Carolina’s 3rd Congressional District within the party, serving on both the 3rd Congressional District Republican Executive Committee and the State Executive Committee.
Run for Congress
Ayers was a Republican candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in North Carolina’s 3rd Congressional District in the 2026 election cycle, campaigning from April 2025 to January 2026. The Federal Election Commission lists him as candidate H6NC03195, with Ayers for Congress (C00913319) as his principal campaign committee.
Service and business
Ayers is a former firefighter, and his support for first responders comes from that service. Outside politics, he has been President and CEO of Rackifi LLC, a server, networking and fiber company, since September 2022.
Early life and education
Austin Jay Ayers was born on May 29, 1998, in Butler, Pennsylvania. He attended Seneca Valley Senior High School in Harmony, Pennsylvania, from 2012 to 2016, and Butler County Community College in Butler in 2020. He is a member of the Young Republicans.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Austin Ayers?
Austin Ayers is a former elected representative of the North Carolina Republican Party who now serves Republicans in Washington, D.C. as a political advisor, strategic political analyst and commentator. He served as Member at Large for the 3rd Congressional District and State Executive Committee, and is a former candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives.
What does Austin Ayers do?
Ayers serves Republicans in Washington, D.C. as a political advisor, strategic political analyst and commentator. He provides political analysis, campaign management and news coverage on social media. He is also President and CEO of Rackifi LLC.
What political party does Austin Ayers belong to?
Austin Ayers is a Republican. The Federal Election Commission lists him as a Republican Party candidate under ID H6NC03195.
What positions has Austin Ayers held in the North Carolina Republican Party?
Ayers is a former elected representative of the party. He served as Member at Large, 3rd Congressional District and State Executive Committee from April to August 2026.
Did Austin Ayers run for Congress?
Yes. Ayers is a former Republican candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in North Carolina’s 3rd Congressional District, in the 2026 election cycle. His campaign ran from April 2025 to January 2026.
Is Austin Ayers running for office in 2028?
Ayers said in November 2026 that he is considering a run for office in 2028, with election integrity as his central issue. He expects to make a final decision by summer 2027.
Where was Austin Ayers born?
Ayers was born on May 29, 1998, in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Where did Austin Ayers go to school?
Ayers attended Seneca Valley Senior High School in Harmony, Pennsylvania, from 2012 to 2016, and Butler County Community College in Butler, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
How do I contact Austin Ayers?
Media, speaking and advisory inquiries go to Austin@AustinAyers.GOP.