Austin Scott Reaches ‘Contender’ Status
Georgia Republican Takes Critical Second Step in ‘Young Guns’ Program
Washington- The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) has officially announced that Republican Austin Scott (GA-08) has reached ‘Contender’ status as part of its Young Guns program. ‘Contender’ status is the second step in the three-level program. Scott now faces a new set of benchmarks to reach ‘Young Gun’ status in his bid to retire incumbent Democrat Rep. Jim Marshall this fall in Georgia’s Eighth Congressional District, a Republican-leaning area that has been held by Marshall since 2003.
Founded in 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 organization dedicated to electing open-seat and challenger candidates nationwide. By achieving ‘Contender’ status, Scott has already demonstrated his ability to build a successful campaign structure and achieve vital fundraising goals.
“Austin Scott has met a series of rigorous fundraising and campaign goals that will go a long way in helping to put this seat in the Republican column,” said NRCC Chairman Pete Sessions (R-TX). “Austin is part of a strong and growing pool of candidates who are frustrated with the Democrat majority’s big-government ways and aren’t willing to stand by any longer. The success of his campaign has put congressional Democrats on notice that Americans are ready to turn the page on the failed experiment known as the Obama-Pelosi agenda.”
Scott’s entrepreneurial background and political experience make him the ideal fit for the Eighth District. The founder of a successful insurance brokerage in Tifton, Georgia, Scott is a strong advocate for Georgia small businesses and is dedicated to a pro-growth economic agenda that will benefit Peach State families. He has served for fourteen years in the Georgia General Assembly, where he has earned a reputation for his work ethic, integrity, and solutions-oriented approach. He is committed to conservative beliefs and Republican values and will work hard to get the economy back on track. Scott and his wife, Vivien, reside in Ashburn with his ten-year-old son, Wells.
Scott now faces a new set of rigorous goals that will elevate him to the top level of the Young Guns program and help him build a competitive, effective and winning campaign.
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