The Young Guns program is an effort by the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) to identify, recruit, and mobilize a new generation of conservative leaders. Each of these candidates has reached the highest level of the Young Guns program and - with your support! - can defeat their Democrat opponents and help win a new Republican Majority in Congress.
Young Guns
Abel Maldonado
YOUNG GUN | Running against Rep. Lois Capps (D). Former Lieutenant Governor Abel Maldonado is the oldest son of immigrant field workers.
Joe Coors
YOUNG GUN | Challenging Rep. Ed Perlmutter (D). Joe Coors has been a fixture of the Colorado community for decades. Born in Philadelphia to the Coors brewing family, he was raised in Golden, Colorado and has lived most of his life here.
Jackie Walorski
YOUNG GUN | Running for an open seat. Jackie Walorski is a native Hoosier, born and raised in South Bend, Indiana. Jackie attended Riley High School in South Bend and graduated with a BA from Taylor University, also in Indiana.
Mia Love
YOUNG GUN | Running for an open seat. In November 2011, Mia Love filed to run for Utah’s newly formed 4th Congressional District based on her demonstrated leadership on conservative principles. She credits her parents with providing the foundation for her ideals.
Keith Rothfus
YOUNG GUN | Running against Rep. Mark Critz (D). Keith Rothfus is a conservative who brings a wide range of experience and a deep commitment to his campaign for Congress.
Gary DeLong
YOUNG GUN | Running for an open seat. Gary DeLong is a third generation Southern California native who has lived in the Long Beach area for over 25 years.
Adam Hasner
YOUNG GUN | Running for an open seat. Adam Hasner is a lifelong Republican with a proven record of commitment to limited government, free markets, and American values.
Ben Lange
YOUNG GUN | Challenging Rep. Bruce Braley (D). Ben Lange is a new breed of political leader and is the 2012 Republican Nominee for U.S. Congress in IA-01.
John Archer
YOUNG GUN | Challenging Rep. Dave Loebsack (D). John was born and raised in Springfield, Illinois.
Kevin Raye
YOUNG GUN| Running against Mike Michaud (D). Kevin Raye is a proven leader who has the ability and experience to be a stronger voice for Maine.
Kevin Cramer
YOUNG GUN | Running for an open seat. Kevin Cramer has a distinguished career in public service, including eight years in Governor Ed Schafer’s cabinet. Prior to his government service, Cramer served as Chairman of the North Dakota Republican Party.
Danny Tarkanian
YOUNG GUN | Running for an open seat. Danny is the son of legendary UNLV coach Jerry Tarkanian and current Las Vegas City Councilwoman Lois Tarkanian.
Chris Collins
Chris Collins is a successful small businessman with 36 years in the private sector, saving and creating hundreds of good paying jobs in Erie, Niagara, and Monroe counties.