Welcome to the National Republican Congressional Committee’s (NRCC) Young Guns program.
Founded in the 2007-2008 election cycle by Congressmen Eric Cantor (R-VA), Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) and Paul Ryan (R-WI), the Young Guns Program began as a Member driven organization of House Republicans dedicated to electing open seat and challenger candidates nationwide.
During the last election, through a partnership of Republican volunteers, donors and 59 members of the House of Representatives, five House GOP challengers won against Incumbent Democrats in 2008. Four of those were Young Guns, and we proudly welcome them to Congress - Tom Rooney (FL-16), Bill Cassidy (LA-06), Lynn Jenkins (KS-02), and Pete Olson (TX-22).
Under the leadership of Chairman Pete Sessions (R-TX), the NRCC adopted the Young Guns program as the candidate recruitment and training program for House Republicans and it is designed to assist Republican candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives build a foundation for victory.
As part of this program, Republican candidates throughout the United States will work hard for victory next November and we will post updates on their races, their achievements and their status as a Young Gun.
The Young Guns is not just a political program, but an ongoing movement to go on offense and strengthen the GOP welcoming your participation and support of strong Republican candidates nationwide.
Throughout this election cycle, please visit the NRCC Web site for updates on emerging candidates in your home state and throughout our nation.
Young Guns - Contenders:
Young Guns - On The Radar:
Pat Meehan (PA-07)
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