Washington, DC - The National Republican Congressional Committee has announced Chris Meek as an ‘On the Radar’ candidate, the important second 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 incumbent challenge elections. Meek is running in Connecticut’s 4tgh Congressional District.
"I'm excited to be recognized on a national level and being part of the 'Young Guns' program will help me in my goal of bringing more jobs to the 4th District," said Meek.
"We are looking forward to working with Chris Meek, who has already proven himself by meeting rigorous benchmarks in the “Young Guns” program that will position his campaign for victory," said NRCC Chairman Pete Sessions (R-TX). "Chris Meek’s dedication and experience positions him to advocate for pro-growth policies and fight the failed Democrat status quo in Washington. This will stand in stark contrast to the Democrats’ record of spending, borrowing and taxing that Connecticut families 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, Meek has met the second set of these organizational and fundraising benchmarks and has already begun to establish himself as a strong contender.
Since moving to Stamford, Connecticut with his wife, Meek has fallen in love with the beauty and diversity of the region. Chris has established himself as a philanthropist and local businessman in the community. In May 2009, Meek created the nonprofit START Now! which is an organization designed to help individuals and families become self-sufficient by educating and providing them with support and opportunities to become thriving members of the community. To date, the program has shown both success and growth, having helped over 250 families.
