Ed Martin Advances to ‘On the Radar’

Washington — The National Republican Congressional Committee today announced Ed Martin as an ‘On the Radar’ candidate, the important first step in the ‘Young Guns’ program. Founded during 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 effort that is the primary method for recruiting strong candidates for both open-seat and challenger races. Martin is running for Missouri’s Second Congressional District.

“We are looking forward to working with Ed Martin, who has already proven himself by meeting rigorous benchmarks in the ‘Young Guns’ program,” said NRCC Chairman Pete Sessions (R-TX). “Ed Martin’s dedication and experience enables him to advocate effectively for pro-growth policies and fight the failed Democrat status quo in Washington. This will stand in stark contrast to the Democrats’ record of spending, borrowing and taxing that Missouri families and small businesses know has failed.”

Specifically, the ‘Young Guns’ program encourages candidates who have proven their ability to meet crucial campaign benchmarks to develop their campaigns further in order to achieve victory on Election Day. In achieving ‘On the Radar’ status, Martin has met the first set of these organizational and fundraising benchmarks and has already begun to establish himself as a strong contender. Martin will now work toward even higher goals that will help him advance in the ‘Young Guns’ program and build an effective, winning campaign.

An advocate of leaner and more efficient government, Ed Martin has built a reputation of putting taxpayers first by leading the fight against red light cameras in Missouri and severing as chief of staff to Governor Matt Blunt. In addition to public service, Martin has built his own law practice, served Missouri as Executive Director of the Missouri Club for Growth, the low-tax, small government advocacy group and is the founder of Term Limits for Missouri. In 2010, Martin ran for Congress in Missouri’s Third Congressional District.