Jaime Herrera Reaches ‘Contender’ Status

The NRCC issued this release today:

Jaime Herrera Reaches ‘Contender Status’

Washington Republican Takes Critical Second Step in ‘Young Guns’ Program

Washington- The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) announced today that Republican Jaime Herrera (WA-03) has reached ‘Contender’ status as part of its Young Guns program. ‘Contender’ status is the second step in the three-level program, with Herrera now facing a new set of benchmarks to reach ‘Young Gun’ status in her bid to take over the open seat being vacated by Brian Baird.

Founded in 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 organization dedicated to electing open-seat and challenger candidates nationwide. By achieving ‘Contender’ status, Herrera has already proven her ability to build a successful campaign structure and achieve vital fundraising goals.

“Jaime Herrera has already proven that she will be a formidable candidate by meeting the Young Guns program’s rigorous goals and is well on her way to building a winning campaign that will put this seat in the Republican column,” said NRCC Chairman Pete Sessions (R-TX). “Jaime is part of a strong and growing pool of candidates who are frustrated with the Democrat majority’s big-government ways and aren’t willing to stand by any longer. Her campaign has put Democrats on notice that Americans are ready to turn the page on the failed experiment known as the Obama-Pelosi agenda.”

Jaime Herrera grew up in Southwest Washington and graduated from Prairie High School and the University of Washington. From 2005 to 2007, she served as a Senior Legislative Aide for Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers, acting as the Congresswoman’s lead advisor on healthcare policy, education, veterans’ and women’s issues. In 2007, Herrera was appointed to a vacancy as State Representative in Washington State’s 18^th Legislative District. After serving in the 2008 legislative session she ran for election and 60% of the voters in her district cast their vote to keep Herrera representing them in Olympia. Herrera aims to bring a fresh and effective voice to Congress and restore commonsense leadership to the Third District in order to get the local economy back on track and restore prosperity in Southwest Washington.

While already having achieved certain benchmarks to place her on the road to victory, Jaime Herrera now faces a new set of rigorous goals that will elevate her to the top level of the Young Guns program and help her build a competitive, effective and winning campaign.   

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