Young Guns Candidates

The House GOP Young Guns, founded by Congressmen Eric Cantor, Kevin McCarthy, and Paul Ryan, are a team of House Republican members committed to earning a Republican majority in Congress by supporting hand-selected Republican candidates who embody the values and principles to fix a broken Washington. Young Guns fight for solutions, accountability, and policies that strengthen America. By working to elect fresh-thinking Republicans, we can rebuild our party and strengthen our country with leaders who will join the fight for forward-looking solutions that unite America.

Dean Andal (CA-11)

Dean has built a rock-solid reputation for personal integrity and fiscal responsibility. CA-11 leans Republican with a Partisan Voting Index (PVI) of R+3. Dean's opponent received 53% of the vote in the 2006 general election.

Steve Austria (OH-07)

Steve has a record as a reformer, and will push for policies that grow our economy and provide tax relief to middle class families. OH-07 leans Republican with a PVI of R+6.

Lou Barletta (PA-11)

PA-11 leans Democrat with a Partisan Voting Index (PVI) of D+5. MajorityAP reports on an ongoing controversy involving incumbent Paul Kanjorski (D): "A nephew of U.S. Representative Paul Kanjorski is promising hundreds of high-paying jobs in Colorado, thanks to $3 million in federal funds the company recently received. That same nephew was involved in a failed company in Pennsylvania Kanjorski helped start with taxpayer dollars."

Tim Bee (AZ-08)

The population of AZ-08 is 87.3% urban and 12.7% rural. The median income is $40,656. Military veterans make up roughly 19% of the population. In the 2006 general election, Tim's opponent Gabrielle Giffords (D) received 54% of the vote. The district leans slightly Republican with a Partisan Voting Index (PVI) of R+1.

Jeb Bradley (NH-01)

NH-01 leans slightly Republican with a Partisan Voting Index (PVI) of R+0. Bradley's opponent, incumbent Rep. Carol Shea-Porter (D), was elected with 51% of the vote in 2006.

John Gard (WI-08)

John Gard has been a leader on many conservative causes. He is strongly pro-life and has been a strong defender of the 2nd Amendment. WI-08 leans slightly Republican with a Partisan Voting Index (PVI) of R+4. Incumbent Steve Kagen (D) won election in 2006 with just 51% of the vote.

Rick Goddard (GA-08)

Rick Goddard is a conservative Republican and candidate for Congress in Georgia's 8th Congressional District. In 2006, Rick's opponent James Marshall (D) only received 50.55% of the vote. GA-08 leans Republican with a Partisan Voting Index (PVI) of R+8.

Steve Greenberg (IL-08)

Steve Greenberg, a successful businessman from Long Grove, IL., comes from the great American tradition of citizens who want to improve the lives of their families and neighbors through government service. Steve's opponent Melissa Bean (D) only received 53% of the vote in the 2006 general election. IL-08 leans Republican with a Partisan Voting Index (PVI) of R+5.

Chris Hackett (PA-10)

A strong fiscal and social conservative, family man, and proven leader in his community, Chris is widely viewed as a formidable challenger capable of taking back the 10th District seat for the GOP. PA-10 has a PVI of R+8.

Melissa Hart (PA-04)

Melissa Hart has been a tireless advocate for Pennsylvania taxpayers. She was first elected to Congress in 2000 despite a long Democratic history in Pennsylvania’s Fourth District.PA-04 leans slightly Republican with a Partisan Voting Index (PVI) of R+3.

Lynn Jenkins (KS-02)

Lynn Jenkins, a sixth-generation Kansan, was raised on a dairy farm in Holton. Jenkins is a CPA and currently serves as Kansas' 37th State Treasurer. She is a graduate of Leadership Kansas and serves on the Kansas State University Accounting Department Advisory Council, the CASA Advisory Board, the Kansas Children's Service League Board of Directors, the YMCA of Topeka Metro Board, the Auburn-Washburn Public Schools Foundation Board, and the Topeka Youth for Christ Endowment Advisory Committee.

Nick Jordan (KS-03)

Nick will be a leader on reforms that balance the budget without raising taxes, and make health care more affordable and accessible. KS-03 leans slightly Republican with a Partisan Voting Index (PVI) of R+4.

Lyle Larson (TX-23)

Larson is a small businessman, city councilman, and county commissioner who would bring a record of fiscal discipline to Congress and a desire to secure our borders and enforce our laws. TX-23 has a PVI of R+4.

Tom Manion (PA-08)

Tom Manion comes to the race for Congress not as a career politician, but as a regular citizen called to public service in extraordinary times. A successful business executive and Marine Colonel, Tom wants to focus on tax relief, economic growth, and making health care accessible and affordable. PA-08 has a PVI of D+3.

Anne Northup (KY-03)

Anne Northup was born to a large family - with nine sisters and a brother - and grew up in St. Matthews, a suburb of Louisville, KY. Northup was educated at Sacred Heart Academy and Saint Mary's College, earning a bachelor's degree in economics and business. KY-03 leans slightly Democrat with a Partisan Voting Index (PVI) of D+2.

Pete Olson (TX-22)

Pete Olson is a decorated Naval aviator, and a graduate of Rice University and University of Texas School of Law in Austin. TX-22 leans strongly Republican with a Partisan Voting Index (PVI) of R+22. Nick Lampson (D) won the 2006 general election with only 52% of the vote against a write-in candidate.

Wayne Parker (AL-05)

Wayne is a fourth generation native of Huntsville and has been active in a number of volunteer efforts in the Huntsville community. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Auburn University and a Master of International Management from The American Graduate School of International Management (Thunderbird).

Erik Paulsen (MN-03)

As a State Representative, Erik Paulsen's record of achievement is long and proud. He is well known for his willingness to roll up his sleeves and reach across the aisle to get things done. MN-03 has a Partisan Voting Index (PVI) of R+1.

Tom Rooney (FL-16)

U.S. Army veteran Tom Rooney is a conservative Republican who believes in less government, lower taxes, and more freedom. Tom's military, legal, and public service experience makes him uniquely qualified to be the next Congressman from FL-16.

Aaron Schock (IL-18)

Aaron's entrepreneurial and business background, and record of getting things done in public office, make him a positive force for reform in Congress. At age 22, Aaron took on an eight year incumbent Democrat state representative in a 60% Democrat district and again, with hard work, he won. IL-18 has a PVI of R+5.

Kirk Schuring (OH-16)

Kirk Schuring's background is rooted in his private sector and community involvement. He has used it to promote solid legislative initiatives that transcend partisan politics and are a true reflection of the real life experiences of the people he serves. Kirk would use his past business, community and civic experiences as a basis for reform in Congress. OH-16 has a PVI of R+4.

Mike Sodrel (IN-09)

Mike Sodrel has been a long time contributor of time and money to the civic life of the Southern Indiana community. Mike's opponent, Baron Hill (D), only received approx. 52% of the vote in the 2006 general election. IN-09 leans Republican with a Partisan Voting Index (PVI) of R+7.

Steve Stivers (OH-15)

Steve Stivers is running on a platform of economic development and job creation, limited government, lower taxes, securing our borders and keeping our country safe against terrorists. OH-15 leans slightly Republican with a Partisan Voting Index (PVI) of R+1.

Darren White (NM-01)

Bernalillo County Sheriff Darren White brings a remarkable record of public service to the race for U.S. Congress. NM-01 leans slightly Democrat with a Partisan Voting Index (PVI) of D+2. Rep. Heather Wilson (R) won in 2006 with 50.2% of the vote.