North Carolina Candidates Achieve ‘Young Gun’ Status

Washington — The National Republican Congressional Committee today announced that Richard Hudson and Mark Meadows have reached ‘Young Gun’ status, the top tier of the Committee’s four-level ‘Young Gun’ recruitment 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. Hudson is running for North Carolina’s Eighth Congressional District and Meadows is running for North Carolina’s open 11th Congressional District.

“Richard Hudson and Mark Meadows have met a series of rigorous goals that will put them in position to win on Election Day,” said NRCC Chairman Pete Sessions (R-TX). “The momentum behind their campaigns is proof-positive that North Carolinians are fed up with President Obama’s policies that spend too much, tax too much and borrow too much at the expense of hard-working families. Hudson and Meadows are leading the pack as Republicans continue to send a loud and clear message that we will hold Democrats accountable for their unpopular partisan agenda.”

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 ‘Young Gun’ status, Richard Hudson and Mark Meadows have met organizational and fundraising benchmarks and have established themselves as strong contenders. Hudson and Meadows have reached the fourth and final step by establishing a clear path to victory through their ability to build a formidable campaign structure and achieve important goals and benchmarks.

Richard Hudson (NC-08)

A local volunteer and small business-owner, Richard Hudson owns the Cabarrus Marketing Group and serves on the board of several community organizations, including the YMCA and UNC Charlotte Alumni Association. Armed with strong Republican ideals and an entrepreneurial background, Richard Hudson will stand up to Washington politicians and get the economy back on track.

Mark Meadows (NC-11)

A small business owner and development company founder, Mark Meadows looks to bring his experience creating jobs and reducing government to Congress. Meadows has served as Party Precinct Chair, Precinct Judge, County Party Chairman and on the Republican Party Executive Committee. He is known in his community for his commitment and active involvement in his family’s church, where he has served as an Elder and Adult Sunday School Teacher. A conservative leader, Meadows is a firm believer that the role of the federal government should be a limited one.

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