Lisa Wilson-Foley Advances to ‘On the Radar’
Connecticut Republican Candidate Takes Big First Step to Achieving ‘Young Gun’ Status
Washington — The National Republican Congressional Committee today announced Lisa Wilson-Foley as an ‘On the Radar’ candidate, the important first step in the ‘Young Guns’ program. Founded during 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 effort that is the primary method for recruiting strong candidates for both open-seat and challenger races. Wilson-Foley is running for Connecticut’s Fifth Congressional District, which is an open seat because Rep. Chris Murphy is running for U.S. Senate.
“We are looking forward to working with Lisa Wilson-Foley, who has already proven herself by meeting rigorous benchmarks in the ‘Young Guns’ program,” said NRCC Chairman Pete Sessions (R-TX). “Lisa Wilson-Foley’s dedication and experience enables her to advocate effectively for pro-growth policies and fight the failed Democrat status quo in Washington. This will stand in stark contrast to Washington’s out-of-control record of spending, borrowing and taxing that Connecticut families and small businesses know has failed.”
Specifically, the ‘Young Guns’ program encourages candidates who have proven their ability to meet crucial campaign benchmarks to develop their campaigns further in order to achieve victory on Election Day. In achieving ‘On the Radar’ status, Wilson-Foley has met the first set of these organizational and fundraising benchmarks and has already begun to establish herself as a strong contender. Wilson-Foley will now work toward even higher goals that will help her advance in the ‘Young Guns’ program and build an effective, winning campaign.
Lisa Wilson-Foley received her Master’s in Public Health from Yale University. At the age of 29, Wilson-Foley opened her first business and now employs over 300 people. For her innovative ideas and commitment to excellence, Wilson-Foley won Hartford Magazine’s Business Leader of the Year Award in 2011. She was also honored as INC Magazine’s Entrepreneur of the Year for Southern New England in 1995. A tireless advocate for women’s issues, Wilson-Foley is a former chair of Connecticut Women’s Hall of Fame and Connecticut Women in Healthcare Management.
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