NRCC Announces Laurie Buckhout in First Round of Additions to 2024 Young Guns Program

July 29, 2024

The National Republican Congressional Committeetoday announced Laurie Buckhout is on the initial list of 26 candidates for the 2024 Young Guns program.

“Extreme House Democrat Don Davis has fueled the border, crime and cost of living crises that are wreaking havoc on North Carolinians’ safety and security. Laurie Buckhout is in a prime position to flip North Carolina’s 1st District red and help grow our House majority in November.” – NRCC Spokeswoman Delanie Bomar

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 Laurie Buckhout, 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)
Prasanth Reddy (KS-03)
Joe McGraw (IL-17)
Randy Niemeyer (IN-01)
Austin Theriault (ME-02)
Tom Barrett (MI-07)
Joe Teirab (MN-02)
Yvette Herrell (NM-02)
John Lee (NV-04)
Alison Esposito (NY-18)
Derek Merrin (OH-09)
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)