DCYRs on Tour

The DC Young Republican Deployment Program, termed “DCYRs on Tour” because of the rockstar-like energy and excitement the trips are known for, serve as a key element of our organization’s political activism. Although the DCYRs have long been a reliable source for Republican candidates looking to energize their campaigns with volunteer support, the number of volunteers participating in deployments has seen a significant increase. Weekend trips to states such as New Jersey, Virginia, Massachusetts, Connecticut, North Carolina, Ohio, and Pennsylvania have given us a chance to show just how effective young republicans can be at stirring up support for a candidate and invigorating a campaign.

In addition to 50+ excited volunteers, recent campaigns have been able to expect a uniquely active and marketable new-media buzz surrounding our weekend activities on social networking websites like Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and others. Not only do DC Young Republicans knock on doors and make thousands of calls for our candidates, but one can also expect the excitement behind the campaign to be repeatedly broadcasted to the entire country, through photos, tweets, status updates, and video uploads. We encourage all of our participating volunteers (or GOP Rockstars) to make use of these new and effective methods for promoting candidates.

DCYRs on Tour 2010

  • Deployed 406 volunteers to 16 cities in 9 states.
  • 107,277 voter contacts.
  • Over 7,500 volunteer hours.
  • Coordinated GOTV efforts in Connecticut, DC, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia.
  • Weekly phone bank at the RNC Headquarters.
  • Member-composed Resume Bank made accessible to DCYR supported Congressional candidates.

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Get Involved

The DC Young Republicans are always looking for new opportunities to help. To support our future deployment efforts donate to the DC Young Republicans using our Donation Page.

If you are interested in joining us, “Sign Up for DCYRs Emails” using the box to your right and check the appropriate boxes on the next page.

Would you like to sponsor a DC Young Republicans deployment weekend? Would you like the DC Young Republicans to deploy to your area and support your candidate? Contact Chairman Rich Counts at Chairman@DCYRs.com for these and other questions.

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Deployment Photo Galleries

Chris Christie for Governor 2009 – Cumberland County, New Jersey

Bob McDonnell for Governor 2009 – Prince Williams County, Virginia

Scott Brown for Senate 2010 – Boston, Massachusetts

Tim Burns for Congress – Spring 2010 – Washington County, Pennsylvania

Lou Barletta, Pat Toomey, and Tom Corbett – Fall 2010 – Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Rob Portman, Tom Ganley, and John Kasich – Fall 2010 – Cleveland, Ohio

BJ Lawson, Illario Pantano, and Richard Burr – Fall 2010 – Raleigh, North Carolina


Scott Rigell – Fall 2010 – Virginia Beach, Virginia

Dan Debicella and Linda McMahon – Fall 2010 – Norwalk, Connecticut