WASHINGTON - Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus released the following statement announcing new staff to Team Nevada:

"Nevada is a critical state in the upcoming elections, and that is why the Republican Party is expanding our voter contact and volunteer programs across the state," said RNC Chairman Reince Priebus.

"Voters in Nevada have suffered for three years in the Obama Economy and this team's efforts are a key part of our strategy to hold President Obama accountable for his record of failure and to elect a Republican president in November. In addition to Elsa Barnhill, Nevada's Hispanic Outreach Director, I'm proud to announce Kristin Vieira as Team Nevada Director and Darren Littell as Team Nevada Communications Director. The strength of this team demonstrates that the RNC will commit any and every resource necessary to win Nevada this November," he said.

BACKGROUND:

Kristin Vieira: Recently served as Deputy State Director for Nevada with Rick Perry's presidential campaign, Kristin also served as a Redistricting Assistant in 2011 with Fund for Nevada's Future. In 2010, Kristin served as Northern Field Director for Sue Lowden's campaign before becoming Nevada's Deputy Victory Director.

Darren Littell: Recently served as Regional Press Secretary for the West at the Republican National Committee, and as Communications Director for Congressman Joe Heck (NV-3). In 2010, Darren served as Communications Director for Congressman Dave Reichert's successful reelection campaign.

Elsa Barnhill: A native Nevadan, Elsa has worked in Senator Ensign's office for over five years serving as the Outreach Coordinator, and has worked on major campaigns throughout the Silver State.

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