David Young, Republican candidate for Iowa’s Third Congressional District, was today elevated to full “Young Gun” status by the National Republican Congressional Committee.
The third of three levels in the Young Guns program, “Young Gun” status highlights those candidates in the most competitive districts who have the organization and plan in place to establish a path to victory.
“I am proud to have my campaign’s hard work recognized with our elevation to “Young Gun” status,” said Young. “Because of the hard work of our supporters, volunteers, and donors, we are on the path to victory in November and returning the voice of Iowa’s Third District to Congress.”
The full press release from the NRCC can be found here.
David Young was elected to serve the Third Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2014 and reelected in 2016. He served on the influential Committee on Appropriations. Prior to his service in Congress, Young served Iowans as U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley’s Chief of Staff from 2006-2013. A graduate of Johnston High School and Drake University, Young is a seventh-generation Iowan and resides in Van Meter.
