NRCC Announces Derek Merrin in First Round of Additions to 2024 Young Guns Program

July 29, 2024

WASHINGTON – The National Republican Congressional Committee today announced Derek Merrin is on the initial list of 26 candidates for the 2024 Young Guns program.

“Extreme House Democrat Marcy Kaptur has fueled the border, crime and cost of living crises that are wreaking havoc on Ohioans’ safety and security. Derek Merrin is in a prime position to flip Ohio’s Ninth District red and help grow our House majority in November.” – NRCC Spokesman Mike Marinella

The Young Gun program mentors and supports candidates in races across the country and works to provide them with the necessary tools to run successful, winning campaigns against their Democratic opponents.

The program requires candidates to work towards specific goals and meet benchmarks throughout the election cycle to ensure their campaigns remain competitive, well-funded and communicative within their districts.

In addition to Derek Merrin, Young Gun candidates include:

Nancy Dahlstrom (AK-AL)
Caroleene Dobson (AL-02)
Kevin Lincoln (CA-09)
Scott Baugh (CA-47)
Matt Gunderson (CA-49)
Jeff Hurd (CO-03)
Gabe Evans (CO-08)
George Logan (CT-05)
Joe McGraw (IL-17)
Randy Niemeyer (IN-01)
Prasanth Reddy (KS-03)
Austin Theriault (ME-02)
Tom Barrett (MI-07)
Joe Teirab (MN-02)
Laurie Buckhout (NC-01)
Yvette Herrell (NM-02)
John Lee (NV-04)
Alison Esposito (NY-18)
Kevin Coughlin (OH-13)
Monique DeSpain (OR-04)
Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07)
Rob Bresnahan (PA-08)
Rob Mercuri (PA-17)
Mayra Flores (TX-34)
Derrick Anderson (VA-07)