Jul. 20—The National Republican Congressional Committee announced this week that Guy Ciarrocchi, the Republican candidate in the 6th Congressional District, has been named to the Young Guns program. The program identifies strong Republican challengers and provides support and guidance for their campaigns.

Guy Ciarrocchi, who previously served as president and CEO of the Chester County Chamber of Commerce and was a top official in former Gov. Tom Corbett's administration, is competing against second-term Democrat Chrissy Houlahan for the seat in the fall election. The district covers all of Chester and parts of southern Berks County, including Reading.

Ciarrocchi said he was honored to be part of the program and humbled to receive an endorsement from McCarthy. He said he looks forward to serving alongside him.

"My top priority is restoring the Republican majority in Congress, and that's why I'm proud to endorse Guy Ciarrocchi for Congress," House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said in a statement. "Pennsylvania's 6th District is one of the top races that we need to flip, and Guy has the right professional and life experience to serve in Congress and help get our country back on track."

The Young Guns program aims to help candidates across the country with the tools and resources they need to run winning campaigns. To qualify for the program, candidates have to reach certain benchmarks in fundraising and messaging to prove their viability.