NRCC Announces Scott Baugh in First Round of Additions to 2024 Young Guns Program

July 29, 2024

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

“Extreme liberal Dave Min has fueled the border, crime and cost of living crises that are wreaking havoc on Orange County families’ safety and security. Scott Baugh is in a prime position to win California’s 47th district and help grow our House majority in November.” – NRCC Spokesperson Ben Petersen

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 Scott Baugh, Young Gun candidates include:

  • Nancy Dahlstrom (AK-AL)
  • Caroleene Dobson (AL-02)
  • Kevin Lincoln (CA-09)
  • 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)
  • 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)