David Rivera Advances to ‘On the Radar’
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David Rivera Advances to ‘On the Radar’ Florida Candidate Takes Important First Step Toward ‘Young Gun’ Status
Washington- The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) has officially announced David Rivera (FL-25) as an ‘On the Radar’ candidate, an important first step in its Young Guns program. Founded in the 2007-2008 election cycle by Reps. Eric Cantor (R-VA), Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), and Paul Ryan (R-WI), the Young Guns program is a member-driven organization dedicated to electing open-seat and challenger candidates nationwide. Rivera is running in Florida’s 25thCongressional District, an open-seat that is currently held by Republican Mario Diaz-Balart.
The Young Guns program is designed to assist Republican candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives achieve goals and benchmarks throughout the election cycle focused on the fundamentals of a winning campaign. By achieving ‘On the Radar’ status, Rivera has already proven his ability to build a successful campaign structure and achieve important fundraising goals.
“The NRCC is committed to working with David Rivera as he continues to meet the rigorous goals of the Young Guns program,” said NRCC Chairman Pete Sessions. “David is an accomplished, independent leader who will fight for job creation, which is why he already has significant momentum behind his campaign. I am confident that Republicans will be successful in our effort to retain this seat.”
David Rivera began his career of public service in the 1990s at the U.S. Department of State. In 2002, he was elected to the Florida House of Representatives. Currently, Representative Rivera serves as the Chairman of the House Full Appropriations Committee, overseeing Florida’s budget in areas including education, healthcare, transportation, public safety and economic development. Rivera has also served as Director of National Political Affairs and Director of Hispanic Outreach for the Republican Party of Florida. Rivera, a Cuban-American, is fluent in Spanish and has held a Top-Secret National Security Clearance from the U.S. Government. Having achieved certain benchmarks to place him on the road to victory, David Rivera now faces a new set of rigorous goals that will help him advance to the next level of the Young Guns program and help him build a competitive, effective and winning campaign.
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