NRCC Adds 9 Candidates to Young Guns “Contenders”

June 11, 2018

WASHINGTON – The NRCC today added 9 candidates to its Young Guns “Contenders” phase–the second tier of the Young Guns program. To be included, Republican candidates must meet specific goals throughout the cycle to ensure their campaigns are able to operate effectively.

“We have an impressive, hardworking field of candidates across the country, and these Contenders are no exception,” said NRCC Chairman Steve Stivers. “As primary season continues and we move into the general election, the NRCC is proud to support these proven champions through victory in November.”

New additions to the “Contenders” phase:

CA-24: Justin Fareed
CA-31: Sean Flynn
NC-09: Mark Harris
NJ-11: Jay Webber
NM-02: Yvette Herrell
NV-04: Cresent Hardy
NY-18: James O’Donnell
OH-16: Anthony Gonzalez
PA-07: Marty Nothstein